"When I Wanted You" is a song whose music and lyrics were written by Gino Cunico.

It was first recorded by Gino Cunico (the song's composer) and the Addrisi Brothers.

The song was later recorded as track from Barry Manilow's 1979 album, One Voice.

It was the second of three singles released from the LP, all of which became U.S. Top 40 hits.

[2] Record World said that Manilow's "dramatic vocal is exhilarating.