I Don't Ever Want to See You Again

"I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Uncle Sam. It is the closing track on his eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song was written and produced by Boyz II Men member Nathan Morris.^[1] Released in October 1997, it was Uncle Sam's only hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number six in 1998. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 6, 1998. Worldwide, the song peaked at number eight in New Zealand and reached the top 40 in Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

"I Don't Ever Want to See You Again"
Single by Uncle Sam
from the album Uncle Sam
B-side	"Can You Feel It"
Released	October 21, 1997 (1997-10-21)
Length	5:43 (album version) 4:12 (single edit)
Label	Epic Stonecreek
Songwriter	Nathan Morris
Producer	Nathan Morris
Uncle Sam singles chronology
"I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" (1997) "Can You Feel It" (1997)
Music video
"I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" on YouTube

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin and Nathan Morris.^[2]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1998) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 36 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] 22 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 21 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] 8 Scotland Singles (OCC)[7] 83 UK Singles (OCC)[8] 30 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] 6 US Billboard Hot 100[10] 6 US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[11] 2 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 28 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 3

Year-end-charts Chart (1998) Position US Billboard Hot 100[14] 26 US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[15] 9 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 94 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 13

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18]	Platinum	1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	September 23, 1997	Radio	Epic Stonecreek	[19]
	October 21, 1997	CD cassette		[20][better source needed]
	October 28, 1997	Rhythmic contemporary radio		[21]
United Kingdom	May 4, 1998	CD cassette		[22]