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Who Originally Wrote I Wanna Be Adored?
2025-08-25 17:31:29
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Paisley
2025-08-27 03:04:57
I've always been the kind of person who loves little music facts for pub quizzes, and here’s a neat one: 'I Wanna Be Adored' was written and credited to the four members of The Stone Roses — Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani, and Reni. People often namecheck John Squire because of his iconic guitar lines and Ian Brown because of the vocal delivery, but the official songwriting credits list the band collectively.
The song opens their self-titled 1989 album, and John Leckie’s production gives it that airy, hypnotic sheen. If you like tracing who did what in a band, it’s fun to listen for Brown’s lyrical phrasing versus Squire’s guitar motifs — but ultimately the song’s power comes from how they lock together as a unit. Next time someone asks me about origins, I say it’s a team effort that turned into a cultural marker for late-80s British rock.
The song opens their self-titled 1989 album, and John Leckie’s production gives it that airy, hypnotic sheen. If you like tracing who did what in a band, it’s fun to listen for Brown’s lyrical phrasing versus Squire’s guitar motifs — but ultimately the song’s power comes from how they lock together as a unit. Next time someone asks me about origins, I say it’s a team effort that turned into a cultural marker for late-80s British rock.
Xander
2025-08-27 07:53:20
Growing up with a scratched copy of 'The Stone Roses' album taught me that some songs feel bigger than their credits, and 'I Wanna Be Adored' is one of those. The track is originally credited to the members of The Stone Roses — Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani (Gary Mounfield), and Reni (Alan Wren). In practice, Ian Brown is usually associated with the vocal and lyrical presence while John Squire's guitar work shapes so much of the song's identity, but the official songwriting credit goes to the band as a whole.
I used to play that slow, triumphant intro on cheap headphones and imagine walking into an empty stadium. If you dig into the album liner notes for 'The Stone Roses' (1989), you'll see the collective credit; it's one of those era-defining tracks that feels like the sum of four personalities. If you haven’t listened to the whole album in a while, give it a spin — the production and interplay between guitar and rhythm still hit in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh to me.
I used to play that slow, triumphant intro on cheap headphones and imagine walking into an empty stadium. If you dig into the album liner notes for 'The Stone Roses' (1989), you'll see the collective credit; it's one of those era-defining tracks that feels like the sum of four personalities. If you haven’t listened to the whole album in a while, give it a spin — the production and interplay between guitar and rhythm still hit in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh to me.
Maxwell
2025-08-30 12:01:37
My teenage self would argue that the soul of 'I Wanna Be Adored' belongs to Ian Brown’s voice, but after reading liner notes and interviews, I tend to say the track was written by the members of The Stone Roses — Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani, and Reni. The distinction that often comes up in casual chats is that Squire provided a lot of the musical DNA while Brown shaped the vocal identity, yet the band took the songwriting credit together on the 1989 album.
I like thinking about how different bands allocate credit: some split everything equally, some credit individual lyricists or composers. The Stones Roses leaned into a collective authorship for that record, which makes sense because the song’s impact depends on the steady bass, Reni’s understated drumming, Squire’s ringing guitar, and Brown’s almost mantra-like vocal line. If you’re tracing influences, you can hear echoes of glam, psychedelia, and jangly indie rock all mixed into a single, unforgettable intro — and that collaborative mix is likely why the band shared the credit.
I like thinking about how different bands allocate credit: some split everything equally, some credit individual lyricists or composers. The Stones Roses leaned into a collective authorship for that record, which makes sense because the song’s impact depends on the steady bass, Reni’s understated drumming, Squire’s ringing guitar, and Brown’s almost mantra-like vocal line. If you’re tracing influences, you can hear echoes of glam, psychedelia, and jangly indie rock all mixed into a single, unforgettable intro — and that collaborative mix is likely why the band shared the credit.
Zander
2025-08-31 15:37:39
I tend to give short, clear replies when friends ask about music trivia: 'I Wanna Be Adored' was originally written and is credited to the members of The Stone Roses — Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani, and Reni. People often point to John Squire for the music and Ian Brown for the voice, but officially it’s a group credit on the 1989 album.
If you want a tiny listening tip, try the album version and a live cut back-to-back; you can hear how the song breathes differently in each setting, which is part of why the shared credit feels right to me.
If you want a tiny listening tip, try the album version and a live cut back-to-back; you can hear how the song breathes differently in each setting, which is part of why the shared credit feels right to me.
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Are There Famous Covers Of I Wanna Be Adored?
4 Answers2025-08-25 00:49:40
I still get chills when that opening bassline hits, and because of that I always keep an ear out for covers of 'I Wanna Be Adored'. There aren’t loads of blockbuster pop-star covers that replaced the original in the public imagination, but the song has a healthy afterlife among indie bands, radio session artists, and remixers. I’ve heard smoky acoustic takes that strip it down to a whisper, orchestral reworkings that swell the melancholia, and electronic remixes that turn the slow groove into something danceable.
When I dig through YouTube and Spotify playlists late at night, I usually find tribute compilations, live BBC-type sessions, and smaller bands putting their own spin on it—sometimes faithful, sometimes almost unrecognizable. If you like hearing reinterpretations, check out live session channels and tribute albums; they’re where the most interesting versions tend to hide. Personally, I love a cover that respects the mood but isn’t afraid to rearrange the groove, because the original is so iconic that small changes can make it feel fresh again.
What Does The Lyric I Wanna Be Adored Mean?
4 Answers2025-08-25 17:16:11
There’s a kind of hunger in the phrase 'I Wanna Be Adored' that always gets under my skin. When I listen to it, I don’t just hear a boast—what I hear is a confession. It’s short and blunt, and the way the music wraps around those three words turns it into a vow and a prayer at once. To me, adoration here sits somewhere between love, fame, and the need to be seen without having to explain yourself.
I’ve caught myself thinking about two different scenes when the line plays in my head: one where someone craves a single person’s affection, and another where a performer wants the crowd’s worship. Both are driven by insecurity and a desire to matter. The Stone Roses’ sparse lyricism makes that craving feel timeless—like something everyone has in quieter or louder forms. It’s the kind of lyric that makes me sing into my pillow and also stare at a crowd from the stage, feeling both vulnerable and dangerously alive.
How Do You Play I Wanna Be Adored On Guitar?
4 Answers2025-10-06 22:30:32
Man, when I first tried to play 'I Wanna Be Adored' I got obsessed with the tone more than the exact notes — the song lives in the space between bass and guitar, so a lot of the vibe comes from how you play, not just what you play.
Start by dialing in a bright, chimy clean tone: single-coil-ish clarity (or a bright humbucker), a little chorus, and roomy reverb. The basic approach I use is to treat the guitar as a drone/texture instrument. Play root notes and add octave shapes or suspended voicings. A simple, playable progression that captures the feel is Em — G — D — A, with lots of sustain and light palm muting on the low beats. For that jangly vibe, try Asus2 and Dsus2 shapes: they give a nice hollow sound.
If you want to mimic the lead, play melodic fills in the A minor pentatonic or Em pentatonic box and leave open strings ringing. Listen to the recording and play with restraint — the space between notes is the point. Try looping the rhythm and layering a sparse lead over it; it’s addictive and fun to mess with the effects.
Where Can I Stream I Wanna Be Adored Legally Online?
4 Answers2025-08-25 21:57:58
If you want to stream 'I Wanna Be Adored' right now, the usual suspects will have it legally — I use Spotify and YouTube Music most of the time. The song is by 'The Stone Roses' from their debut album, and it's widely available on mainstream services like Spotify (free with ads or premium), Apple Music, Amazon Music (both Prime Music and Music Unlimited), Tidal, Deezer, and YouTube/YouTube Music. Official band uploads, Vevo, or licensed clips on YouTube tend to be the safest free route.
I also keep an eye out for higher-quality or rarer versions: Tidal and some Hi-Res stores might carry better audio, and you can sometimes find live takes or remasters on the band’s official channels or on compilations. If you want to own it outright, iTunes (Apple Music store) and Amazon MP3 sell the track for download. Remember availability can change by country, so if you can’t find it check your region’s catalog or the artist’s official site for links. Personally, I queue the studio cut on a rainy evening and it never fails to set the mood.
Why Do Listeners Love The Line I Wanna Be Adored?
4 Answers2025-10-06 22:30:38
There's something almost religious about how that single line lands. The plainness of 'I Wanna Be Adored'—no flourish, no explanation—cuts straight to a hunger that everyone carries in different amounts. Musically, it sits on a slow, grinding bed of bass and guitar that gives the words space to echo; lyrically, it's an admission and a demand at once, which makes it deliciously ambiguous. Sometimes you're confessing, sometimes you're making a throne claim, and listeners can fold themselves into either role.
I love how the repetition turns the phrase into a chant. In a club or a car with friends it flips from personal confession into collective oath: everyone can join in, and suddenly that private ache feels shared. Also, it's vague enough to be a mirror—people project their insecurities, their swagger, their joke, or their sincerity onto it. That malleability is a big part of the pull.
On a personal level, whenever I hear it I get that small, shivery recognition of private wanting made public. It reminds me that craving attention is human, messy, and sometimes even beautiful, which is why it keeps sticking with me long after the song fades.
Which Album Features I Wanna Be Adored As The Opener?
4 Answers2025-08-25 17:09:29
Funny thing: the track 'I Wanna Be Adored' always feels like the opening line to a midnight story for me. It’s the very first song on the Stone Roses' self-titled debut album, 'The Stone Roses', released in 1989. That slow-brewing bass intro and Ian Brown’s cool delivery set the mood for the whole record — you know immediately you’re in a different zone. I used to spin the vinyl on an old turntable in my student flat and the way the needle hit that opener felt like flipping open to the first page of a good novel.
If you’re curious about credits, the album was produced by John Leckie and captured that hazy, melodic vibe that defined the late ’80s Manchester scene. For me, hearing 'I Wanna Be Adored' first still brings a mix of nostalgia and excitement — it’s the perfect gateway into tracks like 'She Bangs the Drums' and 'Made of Stone'. Give the record a quiet listen sometime; that opener hits differently at night.
What Movies Used I Wanna Be Adored On Their Soundtracks?
4 Answers2025-08-25 20:20:54
I still get a little thrill when that bass line hits, so I’ve dug around this topic a few times in forums and soundtrack pages. From what I’ve found, clear, widely cited placements of 'I Wanna Be Adored' are fairly limited — it’s more famous as an anthem than as a hugely licensed movie track. One of the most commonly mentioned uses is in films and pieces about the Manchester scene, like '24 Hour Party People', where Stone Roses-feel material crops up alongside other era-defining songs.
Beyond that, the song turns up more often in trailers, TV montages, and adverts rather than being locked into a big blockbuster soundtrack. If you want a definitive, scene-by-scene list, the best way is to check the soundtrack credits on sites like IMDb's soundtrack section, Tunefind for film/TV placement, or the liner notes of official soundtrack releases — those sources tend to catch the obscure placements that people miss. I like chasing these things down because every placement has a story about how a song reshaped a scene, and 'I Wanna Be Adored' really has that moment-making quality.
How Has I Wanna Be Adored Influenced Indie Rock Bands?
4 Answers2025-08-25 03:58:52
The first time that opening bass line hits me, even now, it's like being pulled into a different room — that low, patient pulse Mani lays down on 'I Wanna Be Adored' is practically a template for indie bands chasing cool restraint. Back in the day I would sit cross-legged with a cheap amp and try to get that tone: big, round, slightly overdriven but impossibly clean in the mix. It taught a generation that you don't need flashy chord changes to carry a song; mood and space can do the heavy lifting.
Beyond tone, the song's mantra-like lyricism and towering quiet-to-loud tension shaped how indie bands arranged songs. Bands learned to open sets with a slow burn, to craft atmosphere before payoff, and to treat vocals as another texture rather than the whole point. From the Britpop crowd to later dream-pop and shoegaze acts, the message was clear — attitude, atmosphere, and rhythmic swagger can define a scene as much as virtuosity. I still find my playlists circling back to it when I want to feel that specific kind of nocturnal swagger.
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