When I Think of You (Leif Garrett song)

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"When I Think of You"
Single by Leif Garrett
from the album Feel the Need
B-side "New York City Nights"
ReleasedAugust 1979
Genre Pop
Length3:02
Label Scotti Brothers
Songwriter(s) James Williams
Producer(s) Michael Lloyd
Leif Garrett singles chronology
"Feel the Need"
(1979)
"When I Think of You"
(1979)
"Memorize Your Number"
(1979)

"When I Think of You" is a song written by James Williams and performed by Leif Garrett. It reached #11 on the US adult contemporary chart and #78 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. [1] The song was featured on his 1978 album, Feel the Need . [2]

The song was produced by Michael Lloyd and arranged by John D'Andrea. [3]

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References

  1. "Leif Garrett, "When I Think of You" Chart Positions" . Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. "Leif Garrett, Feel the Need" . Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Leif Garrett, "When I Think of You" Single Release" . Retrieved December 11, 2016.