"Who Do You Love" | ||||
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Single by Bernard Wright | ||||
from the album Mr. Wright | ||||
Released | 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Manhattan | |||
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Bernard Wright singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Who Do You Love" on VH1.com |
"Who Do You Love" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Bernard Wright, co-written [1] by Wright and Lenny White. The song was issued as the first single from Wright's third studio album Mr. Wright. The song was his highest chart appearance on the Billboard R&B chart, peaking at #6 in 1985. [2] [3] The female vocalist was Marla Adler.
"Who Do You Love" was covered by The Winans in 1999, as well as by co-writer Lenny White in 1995. [4] Since the song's release, it has been sampled in numerous other songs, including "Never Been in Love B4" by Shinehead, "If It Ain't Love" by Tichina Arnold, " Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" by Shades, "Who Is a Thug" by Big Pun and "Is It Kool?" by Luniz; as well as in the remix of " Loungin" by LL Cool J. [5] The song was regarded as Wright's most significant R&B appearance. [6]
The official music video for the song was directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński. [7]
Chart (1985) [2] | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales ( Billboard) | 44 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 6 |