Girl U Want

"Girl U Want" is a 1980 song by American new wave band Devo. It is the leading single from their third studio album Freedom of Choice. It was covered by Robert Palmer and Soundgarden.

"Girl U Want"
Single by Devo
from the album Freedom of Choice
B-side	"Mr. B's Ballroom"
Released	April 24, 1980
Genre	New wave, synth-pop
Length	2:56
Label	Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale
Producer(s)	Devo, Robert Margouleff
Devo singles chronology
"Gut Feeling" (1979) "Girl U Want" (1980) "Whip It" (1980)
Music video
"Girl U Want" on YouTube

Robert Palmer version

"Girl U Want"
Single by Robert Palmer
from the album Honey
B-side	"No Fuss"
Released	1994
Studio	Logic Studios (Milan, Italy)
Genre	Pop rock hard rock
Length	2:23
Label	EMI
Songwriter(s)	Gerald Casale Mark Mothersbaugh
Producer(s)	Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer singles chronology
"Witchcraft" (1992) "Girl U Want" (1994) "Know by Now" (1994)

In 1994, Robert Palmer released a cover version of Girl U Want for his 12th studio album Honey. It went to number 57 in the United Kingdom.

Track listing

7-inch single

1. "Girl U Want" – 2:23
2. "No Fuss" – 3:11

CD single (UK/Netherlands release)

1. "Girl U Want" – 2:23
2. "Girl U Want (The Pinaxa Mix)" – 3:02
3. "No Fuss" – 3:11

CD single (Japan release)

1. "Girl U Want" – 2:23
2. "Know by Now" – 4:10
3. "Girl U Want (The Pinaxa Mix)" – 3:02