The Partridge Family’s Timeless Hit “Doesn’t Somebody Want to Be Wanted”

“Doesn’t Somebody Want to Be Wanted” is a pop rock song by The Partridge Family, a fictional family musical group from the American television series of the same name, which aired in the early 1970s. The song was released as a single in 1971.

The song features lead vocals by David Cassidy, who played Keith Partridge on the TV show. In the lyrics, the narrator expresses his feelings of loneliness and the desire to be loved, wondering if there is anyone out there who wants to be wanted. The song’s catchy melody and Cassidy’s heartfelt vocals contributed to its popularity.

“Doesn’t Somebody Want to Be Wanted” was a commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became one of The Partridge Family’s signature songs and is remembered as a classic pop tune of the early 1970s.

The song’s appeal was not only due to its catchy music but also because it resonated with the show’s audience, capturing the teenage angst and yearning for connection that many young people could relate to.