The Partridge Family, ‘Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, February 20, 1971). Click to enlarge.

The Partridge Family, “Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted” originally appeared in the February 20, 1971 issue of Billboard magazine.

“Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted” hit a high of #6 on the Billboard US Hot 100 and hit #1 In Canada. The tune appeared on the Up To Date album of February 1971. David Cassidy has stated that he was highly embarrassed by the speaking interlude of the song, and had to be forced to record it.

(Source: Billboard)