"I Need a Man" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language

English language

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 album, and eighth studio album

Studio album

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 overall, Eyes of Innocence

Eyes of Innocence (Miami Sound Machine album)

Eyes of Innocence is the 8th studio album released by the Miami Sound Machine, and their first English language studio album, released in 1984 .-Album history:This release was the first mainstream release by the Miami Sound Machine...

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Song history

This song was released in the United States

United States

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 at the same time that "Prisoner of Love

Prisoner of Love (Miami Sound Machine song)

"Prisoner of Love" was the second single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language album, and eighth overall, Eyes of Innocence.-Song history:...

" was released in Europe

Europe

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, which was an exclusive single for the European countries. "I Need a Man" was released as a single in the United States

United States

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, making it their second single from the album stateside, but third overall.

The single was released as a follow up to the dance club hit, "Dr. Beat

Dr. Beat

"Dr. Beat" is the first international single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their first English language but eighth studio album overall Eyes Of Innocence. The single was released worldwide in 1984 becoming a top success across Europe where the album...

"; however, it failed to make any impact and did not appear on any Billboard

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Formats and track listings

U.S. 7" Vinyl Single (34 04674)

1. "I Need a Man" (Album Version)
2. "Orange Express" (Album Version)

U.S. 12" Single (49 05127)

1. "I Need a Man" (Long Version)
2. "I Need a Man" (Instrumental Version)

Official versions

Original versions

1. Album Version — 3:40
2. Long Version — 5:54
3. Instrumental Version — 3:45