"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" is a 1998
pop ballad by American recording group
Xscape. The song was sent to mainstream urban radio stations in the
United States on March 31, 1998 and Top 40 on April 7, 1998, and was a hit for the group. The Scott sisters share leads vocals on the song. It peaked at No. 7[1] on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 4[2] on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. It sold 800,000 copies, earning a
gold certification from the
RIAA.[3][4]
The music video for "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" was made in early February 1998.
The JD's Mood Mix samples
Tyrone Davis' "In the Mood". It is an altered version of
SWV's "When U Cry" which was recorded in 1997.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of promo single-releases of "The Arms of the One Who Loves You".
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (
JD's mood mix) – 4:13
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (JD's mood mix w/out rap) – 4:13
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (JD's mood mix instrumental) – 4:13
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (Frankie Knuckles club mix) – 9:05
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (Frankie Knuckles reprise) – 4:39
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (Flash Dance AKA club mix) – 4:32