Do You Want It Right Now
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"Do You Want It Right Now" | ||||
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Single by Siedah Garrett | ||||
from the album Fast Forward | ||||
Released | 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | Freestyle | |||
Length | 5:36 | |||
Label | Qwest | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Tom Bahler | |||
Siedah Garrett singles chronology | ||||
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"Do You Want It Right Now" is a song by American singer
Taylor Dayne version
In 1988, American singer Taylor Dayne recorded her version of "Do You Want It Right Now" for her debut studio album, Tell It to My Heart (1988), and despite never being released as a single it is one of the most well-known versions of the song.
Critical reception
Andrew Panos from Number One described the song as a "saucy number", noting Dayne's "'I'm a chick who goes for what she wants' attitude".[1] Matthew Collin from Record Mirror declared it as a "glossy pop" song, that "glow like a nuclear reactor gone critical."[2]
Degrees of Motion version
"Do You Want It Right Now" | ||||
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Single by Degrees of Motion | ||||
from the album Degrees of Motion | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
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Label | Esquire Records | |||
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Producer(s) | Richie Jones | |||
Degrees of Motion singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Do You Want It Right Now" on YouTube |
American group Degrees of Motion released a version of "Do You Want It Right Now" in 1992, reaching #31 on the
Critical reception
Andy Beevers from
Impact and legacy
In 1995, British DJ, Dave Lambert picked "Do You Want It Right Now" as one of his "classic cuts", calling it a "gorgeous garage classic. Perfect end of the night tune."[10]
In 1996, British DJ duo Sharp Boyz chose the track as one of their favourites. George Mitchell said, "It's a favourite of ours, the best vocal-with-piano track ever made. It's so uplifting, you never get tired of it. It gives me goose pimples."[11]
Track listing
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Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Europe (European Dance Radio)[12] | 17 |
UK Singles (OCC )
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31 |
UK Dance (Music Week)[13]
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2 |
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Scotland (OCC)[14] | 46 |
UK Singles (OCC )
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26 |
UK Dance (OCC )
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24 |
UK Dance (Music Week)[15]
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2 |
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[16] | 12 |
Gat Decor version
Gat Decor released an instrumental Ibiza anthem called "Passion" in 1992, it peaked at #29 on the UK Singles Chart. Four years later the instrumental was remixed and re-released as "Passion (Do You Want it Right Now Edit)" with the vocals by Beverly Skeete. This became the biggest hit version of Do You Want it Right Now, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1996.[17]
References
- ^ Panos, Andrew (March 12, 1988). "Albums". Number One. p. 44. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Collin, Matthew (March 5, 1988). "Albums". Record Mirror. p. 14. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "DEGREES OF MOTION - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest Dance Singles of All Time". Mixmag. 1996. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Flick, Larry (January 11, 1992). "Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 69. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Beevers, Andy (April 4, 1992). "Dance" (PDF). Music Week. p. 6. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Alan (June 11, 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles - Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 16. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- NME. p. 24. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, James (January 4, 1992). "DJ Directory: Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). p. 7. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Jock On His Box" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). February 11, 1995. p. 5. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Jocks On Their Box" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). September 28, 1996. p. 5. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. April 25, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. April 25, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. June 25, 1994. p. 28. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). June 4, 1994. p. 4. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "GAT DECOR - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.