"My, My, My" is a number-one R&B single by American singer-songwriter Johnny Gill. As the second single from Gill's second self-titled album, the hit song, with backing vocals performed by After 7, as well as a jazz solo performed by saxophonist Kenny G, spent two weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart, and made the number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.[1] It was also Gill's only song to reach the Adult Contemporary singles chart, where it peaked at No. 32. In 1991 the song won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male. It's also known to be Johnny Gill's signature song. This song is listed as BMI Work #1039724.
"My, My, My" | ||||
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Single by Johnny Gill | ||||
from the album Johnny Gill | ||||
Released | May 16, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989 | |||
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Length | 5:21 (album version) 4:05 (single version) | |||
Label | Motown | |||
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Johnny Gill singles chronology | ||||
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Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1990) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 122 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 36 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] | 26 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 37 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 31 |
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 89 |
US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 10 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[9] | 32 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1990) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 8 |
Cover Versions
- In 1990, saxophonist Gerald Albright covered the song for the album Dream Come True.[12]
Samples
- In 2015, Norwegian DJ and record producer Cashmere Cat and American singer Ariana Grande's song "Adore", which was featured on Cashmere Cat's debut album 9, featured a vocal interpolation of the song.
- In 2020, American rapper Lil Mosey sampled the song on his hit single, "Blueberry Faygo", which was featured on his second album, Certified Hitmaker.[13]
See also
References
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