Released in 1991, “To Be with You” became Mr. Big’s biggest hit and one of the most memorable acoustic rock ballads of the early 1990s. Built around simple guitar, handclaps and close vocal harmonies, the song has a warm, sing-along quality that helped it stand out from the heavier rock sound of the era.
Song details
Artist: Mr. Big
Song: To Be with You
Released: 1991
Album: Lean into It
Genre/s: Acoustic Rock | Soft Rock | Power Ballad
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