The Way That I Want to Touch You - Captain & Tennille - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Captain & Tennille’s “The Way I Want to Touch You” was written by Toni Tennille and first recorded in 1973 during a period of performing as a duo with Daryl “The Captain” Dragon. After pressing a few hundred copies independently, the single gained traction through regional radio play and was subsequently picked up and re-released by A&M Records in September 1975. This time the song became a breakthrough hit—peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claiming the Number 1 position on the US Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks. Produced by Morgan Cavett and Daryl Dragon, the track features Toni Tennille’s warm, expressive vocals supported by understated rhythmic piano and gentle orchestration—an intimate sound that sparked emotional connection. Its lyrics found the singer reflecting on her feelings for her bandmate. “The Way I Want to Touch You” ultimately earned Gold certification from the RIAA, cementing Captain & Tennille’s rise from local performers to pop chart success.