Missing You (Mary J. Blige song)
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"Missing You" is a R&B song written and produced by Babyface, who produced the song for singer Mary J. Blige
, who released it as the third UK single from her Share My World
album, released in late 1997.
The song featured Shanice
in background vocals and much like "Seven Days", it talked about a woman in dilemma over a relationship with a man that she at first claimed she "wasn't in love" with but then finds herself "thinking about him all the time" and her missing him.
The song became a performance show-stopper for Blige on several stops of her "Share My World" tour and was indeed a highlight when she performed it on the Soul Train Music Awards
, where she was greeted with a huge standing ovation afterwards. The song was released in the UK and eventually reached number nineteen there.
The b-side to CD: 1 of the "Missing You" single was "I Can Love You
", which was not released as a stand-alone single in the UK
.
CD 2
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
, who released it as the third UK single from her Share My World
Share My World
Share My World is the third studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige, released by MCA Records on April 23, 1997. The album serves as a follow-up to her Grammy-nominated critically acclaimed second album, My Life...
album, released in late 1997.
The song featured Shanice
Shanice
Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox , better known as Shanice, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul singer-songwriter. She scored two Top 5 Billboard hit single's "I Love Your Smile" in 1991, and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another top hit song, "When I Close My Eyes"...
in background vocals and much like "Seven Days", it talked about a woman in dilemma over a relationship with a man that she at first claimed she "wasn't in love" with but then finds herself "thinking about him all the time" and her missing him.
The song became a performance show-stopper for Blige on several stops of her "Share My World" tour and was indeed a highlight when she performed it on the Soul Train Music Awards
Soul Train Music Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show which previously aired in national television syndication, and honors the best in Black music and entertainment...
, where she was greeted with a huge standing ovation afterwards. The song was released in the UK and eventually reached number nineteen there.
The b-side to CD: 1 of the "Missing You" single was "I Can Love You
I Can Love You
"I Can Love You" is a 1997 song by R&B singer Mary J. Blige. Produced by Rodney Jerkins, and featuring a rap cameo by Lil' Kim, it was released as the second single from Blige's third album, Share My World.-Overview:...
", which was not released as a stand-alone single in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
Track listings
CD 1- "Missing You" (Album Version)
- "I Can Love You" (Album Version)
- "Missing You" (Curtis and Moore Club Remix)
- "I Can Love You" (Brooklyn Funk R&B Mix)
CD 2
- "Missing You" (Curtis and Moore Radio Edit)
- "Everything" (So So Def Remix)
- "Everything" (Malik Mix)
- "Don't Walk Away"
Credits
- Lead vocals by Mary J. Blige
- Background vocals by Shanice
- Produced and written by Babyface
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay | 23 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
19 |
| Tokio Hot 100 | 19 |