Nights in Harlem
"Nights in Harlem" | ||||
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Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
from the album I Know | ||||
Released | July 14, 1998 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:57 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Luther Vandross | |||
Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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"Nights in Harlem" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross, released July 14, 1998. It was written by Vandross along with Fonzi Thornton and Rex Rideout for his eleventh studio album I Know (1998). The uptempo song served as the album's lead single. Following its release, it peaked number 4 on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs.[1]
A "Darkchild remix" version appears as the final track on I Know; it features uncredited background vocals by Brandy and is remixed by her frequent collaborator, Rodney Jerkins.
Critical reception
Larry Flick of Billboard wrote, "Vandross christens his new alliance with Virgin with a lively jam that firmly reminds programmers how cool soul music is really made. Seamlessly produced by the artist, "Nights In Harlem" chugs with an old-school, funk juiced flavor that takes the listener back to the days when music was made, not sampled. A rap cameo by Precise keeps "Nights In Harlem" on a jeep-smart path, though this track hardly needs it. The combo platter of blissfully nostalgic lyrics and a top-form performance from Vandross is enough to render this an instant R&B radio smash. Popsters should pay close attention, too. After all, no one can live solely on kiddie pop."[2]
Track listing
- US CD Single (Promo)[3][4]
- "Nights In Harlem" feat. Precise (LP Edit)
- "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru (A Darkchild Remix Edit)
- "Nights In Harlem" (LP Edit W/O Rap)
- "Nights In Harlem" (A Darkchild Remix Edit W/O Rap)
- "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru (A Darkchild Extended Remix)
- UK Vinyl 12" Single
- A1 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Extended Remix)-5:25
- A2 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Remix Edit)-4:09
- B1 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Instrumental)-4:23
- B2 "Nights In Harlem" (LP Edit)-4:36
Charts
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[5] | 4 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597.
- ^ Flick, Larry (July 4, 1998). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 21. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ US CD Single - "Nights in Harlem" (Promo). discogs.com
- ^ "Nights in Harlem" - UK Vinyl 12" Single
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
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