The Right Kinda Lover
"The Right Kinda Lover" | ||||
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Single by Patti LaBelle | ||||
from the album Gems | ||||
Released | May 10, 1994 | |||
Length | 4:52 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
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"The Right Kinda Lover" on YouTube |
"The Right Kinda Lover" is a song by American singer and actress Patti LaBelle. It was written by Ann Bennett-Nesby, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and James "Big Jim" Wright, while production was helmed by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Wright as co-producing. The song was released as the first single from her LaBelle's 12th album, Gems (1994), and appeared on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Beverly Hills Cop III, starring Eddie Murphy.
In the United States, "The Right Kinda Lover" reached number 61 on the
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "At age 50, the divine Ms. LaBelle puts out more verve and energy than a lot of performers half her age. The juicy
Troy J. Augusto from
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Gems.[7]
- Ann Bennett-Nesby – writer
- James Harris III– producer, writer
- Patti LaBelle – executive producer
- Terry Lewis – producer, writer
- Jimmy Wright – co-producer, writer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | May 10, 1994 |
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MCA | [citation needed] |
United Kingdom | August 23, 1994 |
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References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 337.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 150.
- ^ Flick, Larry (June 4, 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 85. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- Cash Box. p. 27. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Speed, Bill; Martinucci, John (May 6, 1994). "Gavin Urban — New Releases" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 18. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ Beevers, Andy (August 20, 1994). "Market Preview: Dance" (PDF). Music Week. p. 18. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ Gems (Media notes). Patti LaBelle. MCA Records. 1994.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Patti LaBelle: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. September 3, 1994. p. 28. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). August 13, 1994. p. 6. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Patti LaBelle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "Patti LaBelle Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "Patti LaBelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ "The Year in Music: Hot Dance Music Club Play Singles". Billboard. December 24, 1994. p. YE-74. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- Cash Box. December 31, 1994. p. 16. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Single Releases". Music Week. August 20, 1994. p. 27.