I Want You to Want Me
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"I Want You to Want Me" is a song by Cheap Trick, originally recorded in 1977 for their album In Color, though the version from the band's 1978 album At Budokan subsequently became better known than the original. The song's lyrics and music were written by Rick Nielsen. It climbed the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #7 on the chart, and reached the top of the Netherlands chart. It was also the band's only Top 50 hit in Britain, where it reached #29.
Covers
In 2006, Chris Isaak recorded a cover of the song for his Best of Chris Isaak album. The song has also been covered by many other artists, including Lindsay Lohan from her 2005 album A Little More Personal (Raw) and NOFX. Brian Lord of the New York City band The Hypertonics covered it on his solo album.
Use in television and film
The song has been referenced on television and in films. It was featured in a 2002 Coca-Cola television commercial. The song has also been referenced in the television shows Dawson's Creek and Scrubs, and the films 10 Things I Hate About You and John Tucker Must Die.
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