I'm Gonna Soothe You

"I'm Gonna Soothe You" is a song by American singer Maria McKee, released in 1993 as the lead single from her second studio album You Gotta Sin to Get Saved. It was written by McKee, Marvin Etzioni and Bruce Brody, and produced by George Drakoulias.[2][1] "I'm Gonna Soothe You" reached No. 35 in the UK and remained on the charts for three weeks.[3]

"I'm Gonna Soothe You"
Single by Maria McKee
from the album You Gotta Sin to Get Saved
B-side	"Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet)"
Released	May 1993[1]
Length	3:36
Label	Geffen
Songwriter(s)	Maria McKee, Marvin Etzioni, Bruce Brody
Producer(s)	George Drakoulias
Maria McKee singles chronology
"Sweetest Child" (1992) "I'm Gonna Soothe You" (1993) "I Can't Make It Alone" (1993)

A music video was filmed to promote the single, directed by Julien Temple.[4][5] It achieved play on Power Play Music Video Television and VH1.[6]

Critical reception

Upon release, Larry Flick of Billboard said: "Fans and newcomers to the singer's sound will indeed be soothed by the Motown influences on this swaying, '70s-fashioned slow-rock number. It's easy to imagine folks devouring this sound. Spin it."[7] Cash Box noted the song's "steady rocking reassurance", adding "the singer's crystal-line vocals cut straight to the heart".[8] In a review of You Gotta Sin to Get Saved, Musician said: "The album opens with "I'm Gonna Soothe You," a mid-tempo ballad with enough 70s-redolent strings and horns that you might check to make sure the CD doesn't have a Hi insignia."[9]

Track listing

Cassette single (UK release)

1. "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
2. "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05

CD single (UK release)

1. "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
2. "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
3. "This Thing (Don't Lead To Heaven)" - 3:31

CD single (UK limited edition release)

1. "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
2. "If Love Is a Red Dress, Hang Me in Rags (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 4:57
3. "Show Me Heaven (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 3:40

CD single (French release)

1. "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:35
2. "Why Wasn't I More Grateful (When Life Was Sweet) (LP Version)" - 5:05
3. "Show Me Heaven (Acoustic Demo Version)" - 3:40

CD single (US promo)

1. "I'm Gonna Soothe You (LP Version)" - 3:36

Chart performance

Chart (1993)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart[3]	35

Personnel

• Maria McKee - lead vocals
• Edna Wright, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters - backing vocals
• George Drakoulias - producer

Other

• Dennis Hopper - photography
• Janet Wolsborn - art direction

References

1. "CD Singles - Maria McKee - I'm Gonna Soothe You / Why Wasn't I More Grateful - Geffen - UK - GFSTD 39". 45worlds.com. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
2. AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine (June 22, 1993). "You Gotta Sin to Get Saved - Maria McKee | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
3. "MARIA MCKEE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
4. "Maria McKee - I'm Gonna Soothe You". YouTube. October 6, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
5. "Maria McKee: I'm Gonna Soothe You". April 11, 1993. Retrieved April 11, 2018 – via www.imdb.com.
6. "Billboard". July 10, 1993. p. 32. Retrieved April 9, 2018 – via Internet Archive. maria mckee i'm gonna soothe you. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
7. Billboard magazine - Single reviews - Larry Flick - July 3, 1993 - page 66
8. Cash Box newspaper - June 5, 1993 - Reviews: talent review - page 5
9. "Musician - Google Books". May 27, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2018.