Girl U Want

"Girl U Want" is a 1980 song by American new wave band Devo. It is the leading single from their third studio album Freedom of Choice. It was covered by Robert Palmer and Soundgarden.

"Girl U Want"
Single by Devo
from Freedom of Choice"
B-side"Mr. B's Ballroom"
ReleasedApril 24, 1980
GenreNew wave, synth-pop
Length2:56
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale
Producer(s)Devo, Robert Margouleff
Devo singles chronology
""Gut Feeling"
(1979)
Girl U Want ""Whip It"
(1980)
"Girl U Want" at YouTube

Robert Palmer version

"Girl U Want"
Single by Robert Palmer
from Honey"
B-side"No Fuss"
Released1994
StudioLogic Studios (Milan, Italy)
Genre
Length2:23
LabelEMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer singles chronology
""Witchcraft"
(1992)
Girl U Want ""Know by Now"
(1994)

In 1994, Robert Palmer released a cover version of Girl U Want for his 12th studio album Honey. It went to number 57 in the United Kingdom.

Track listing

7-inch single

  1. "Girl U Want" – 2:23
  2. "No Fuss" – 3:11

CD single (UK/Netherlands release)

  1. "Girl U Want" – 2:23
  2. "Girl U Want (The Pinaxa Mix)" – 3:02
  3. "No Fuss" – 3:11

CD single (Japan release)

  1. "Girl U Want" – 2:23
  2. "Know by Now" – 4:10
  3. "Girl U Want (The Pinaxa Mix)" – 3:02

Notes

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