Mayer Hawthorne - I Need You

Producer: Nottz

Album: None (Promo Single)

Label: Universal Republic

Time to make like Bill & Ted on this one and jump in the Booth for a blast from the past. Mayer Hawthorne, the retro-crooner who’s somewhat unbelievably making his first appearances on our pages, is reaching back again, this time cooking up a supremely smooth track with I Need You, a song whose origins go way back to before I was born (like… twice my age). The cover of Otis Leavill’s 1969 original takes on a slightly jazzier and stronger vibe, thanks to the souped up production by Nottz. The similarities are striking; it’s the little things that differentiate the two tracks (sharper percussion, Hawthrone’s deeper delivery), but if you’re a lover of good music you can appreciate both songs for what they are: purely soulful R&B. However, in situations like this we always have to play the “which is better, the original or the cover?” game; there can be only one winner (sorry ‘A for effort’ advocates). Hawthorne apparently just did this track for fun, but if you liked this baby maker, be sure to keep it locked for more from the man.

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on August 9, 2010

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11677	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Yes, we have long long long slept on Mayer Hawthorne. Why? I don't know, but we can blame it on the ridiculous size of our submissions inbox - cool? The cat has mad talent and showcases his soulful vocals on this classy and impressive remake. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

Juanito_88 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1077	Rating: Juanito_88's Top Rated Songs I liked it, but didn't love it. I am intrigued to hear more from him, though, because he sounds like he is very talented and different.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

dillon_68 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1338	Rating: dillon_68's Top Rated Songs This is DOPPPPPEEEEEEE, wow.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

nikeair453 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 46	Rating: nikeair453's Top Rated Songs omg, this is too good?
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

Guest	Rating: Turn your computer speakers up! Yet another winner from the Stones Throw camp. This is the kind of Music that I need more of in my life.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

DCguy DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 80	Rating: DCguy's Top Rated Songs baby makin music
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

Nathan S. DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 2476	Rating: Nathan S.'s Top Rated Songs Excellent. Just absolutely excellent. This is the kind of classic r&b my dad played constantly when we were growing up, and Hawthorne absolutely nails it. R&B that's not about strippers and drinking? Imagine that. More from Hawthorne please.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11677	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Funny how when a song is really good there is no need for any long, drawn out feedback in the thread haha. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1306	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs I don't know this was kinda boring for me.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

d mac DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 904	Rating: d mac's Top Rated Songs Mayer Hawthornes album was my favorite of last year and this is now one of my favorite tracks of this year. The man cannot be stopped. People of all ages can feel this. Follow @djboothCEO
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

jjay6217 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 6	Rating: jjay6217's Top Rated Songs Constantly impresses me. He's got the voice of an angel.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

missdjgemz DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 16	Rating: missdjgemz's Top Rated Songs I like the beat. The overall song made me feel like he was singing to someone outside and there were crickets chirping in the background and a sprinkler was going off. The hook is very hypnotizing. I look forward to more music from him on djbooth.
	Posted on Aug 04, 2010

Mrmag DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 452	Rating: Mrmag's Top Rated Songs his album was great and he still somehow got slept on. the production on this track is good and mayer comes correct as usual.
	Posted on Aug 07, 2010

Quicksilvr44 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 214	Rating: Quicksilvr44's Top Rated Songs Pure talent on this... just great, I want more.
	Posted on Aug 09, 2010

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	Posted on Aug 09, 2010

The 149th Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2065	Rating: The 149th's Top Rated Songs Real old school soul, my only complaint is that it needs more energy.
	Posted on Sep 19, 2010