I Need Love (Olivia Newton-John song)

"I Need Love" is a song recorded by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John, one of four new tracks recorded for the compilation album, Back to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971–1992 and released as the first single from the record. The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder and written by Steve Kipner who had also penned Newton-John's hits "Physical", "Heart Attack" and "Twist of Fate". The song was a minor hit in the U.S. and U.K. and was later covered by Australian group Girlfriend.

In an interview with Billboard, Newton-John mentioned that the song was an attempt to raise awareness about AIDS, "we need to rethink relationships. It's not wise to jump into bed with people indiscriminately. In fact, it's down right suicidal."