About The Song
“Can’t Get Enough” was written by Paul Rodgers, performed by Bad Company, and released in June 1974 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album Bad Company on Island Records in the UK and Swan Song Records in the US. It peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing the band as a major force in hard rock.
The song was recorded at Headley Grange in Hampshire, England, and mixed at Island Studios, produced by Eddie Kramer. The track features Paul Rodgers on lead vocals and guitar, Mick Ralphs on lead guitar, Boz Burrell on bass, and Simon Kirke on drums, with Ralphs’ riff driving the song’s energy. It runs 4:17 on the album version.
The lyrics express an insatiable desire for love, with lines like “Well, I take whatever I want, and baby, I want you.” Rodgers crafted the lyrics, inspired by a jam session where Ralphs played the riff, turning it into a passionate declaration that became an anthem for the band’s raw style.
The recording captured a live, unpolished sound, reflecting the band’s chemistry as former members of Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson. The use of a Fender Telecaster and a straightforward arrangement contributed to its classic rock appeal.
Upon release, “Can’t Get Enough” achieved immediate success, spending 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and helping the album reach triple platinum status. It has since appeared on numerous compilations, including 10 from 6 (1985) and The Original Bad Co. Anthology (1999).
Bad Company, formed in 1973, promoted the single with tours across the US and UK. The music video, though not widely released in 1974, includes live footage from that era, later compiled in retrospectives like the 2006 DVD Live at Wembley.
The track has been covered by artists like Great White and featured in films like Wayne’s World 2 (1993). It remains a staple of classic rock radio and was ranked No. 61 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs, cementing its legacy.
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Lyric
Well, I take whatever I want
And baby, I want you
You give me something I need
Now tell me I got something for youCome on, come on, come on
And stay right here
‘Cause I can’t get enough
I can’t get enoughI can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get enough of your loveWell, it’s late, and I want love
Love is gonna break me in two
Gonna hang me up in the doorway
Gonna hang it up for youOh, come on, come on, come on
And stay right here
‘Cause I can’t get enough
I can’t get enoughI can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get enough of your loveOh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, ohWell, it’s late, and I want love
Love is gonna break me in two
Gonna hang me up in the doorway
Gonna hang it up for youOh, come on, come on, come on
And stay right here
‘Cause I can’t get enough
I can’t get enoughI can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get enough of your love