I Need a Man (Miami Sound Machine song) explained

I Need a Man
Cover:I Need a Man (Miami Sound Machine song).JPG
Caption:Side label for U.S. 12-inch single
Type:single
Artist:Miami Sound Machine
Album:Eyes of Innocence and A Toda Maquina
B-Side:Orange Express
Released:November 1984 (U.S.)
Recorded:1983–1984
Genre:
Length:3:40
Label:Epic
Chronology:Miami Sound Machine
Prev Title:Prisoner of Love
Prev Year:1984
Next Title:Conga
Next Year:1985

"I Need a Man" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language album, and eighth studio album overall, Eyes of Innocence. The song was written by the band's drummer Enrique Garcia.

Song history

This song was released in the United States at the same time that "Prisoner of Love" was released in Europe, which was an exclusive single for the European countries. "I Need a Man" was released as a single in the United States, making it their second single from the album stateside, but third overall.

The single was released as a follow-up to the dance club hit, "Dr. Beat"; however, it did not appear on any Billboard chart.

Track listing

7" single
  1. "I Need a Man" (E. E. Garcia) – 3:42
  2. "Orange Express" (S. Watanabe, L.B. Wright) – 3:30
12" single
  1. "I Need a Man (Special Version)" (E. E. Garcia) – 5:54
  2. "I Need a Man (Instrumental)" (E. E. Garcia) – 4:25