My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
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"My Lovin'" is the first single from musical group En Vogue
's second album, Funky Divas
. It has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 units. The song features Maxine Jones
and Dawn Robinson
on lead vocals. In a 1992 article En Vogue mentioned this was one of the last songs they recorded for Funky Divas
, which resulted in it being released as a single so close to the album's release date.
The song appears in the 1995 movie Canaleo and the 2007 Chris Rock
film, I Think I Love My Wife
, as well as on the soundtrack to video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
. Also, on the episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
in the episode, "Ping, Ping A Song".
This song contains a sample of the guitar riff from the James Brown
song "The Payback
". The guitar sample is looped throughout the entire song and forms the basis of the melody.
VH1
ranked it #43 on its list for the "100 Greatest Songs of the '90s".
singles chart at #71, the week of March 21, 1992, and jumped to #47 by the following week. The single glided into the top tier, reaching its peak of #2 by the week of May 16, 1992, where it remained for three consecutive weeks. "My Lovin'" was one of several top contenders during the summer of 1992 that was held out of the top spot by Kris Kross
(#1 for 8 weeks with "Jump
"). Nevertheless, the song was one of the most notable and popular songs of the year, remaining in the Top 10 for thirteen weeks, and in the Top 40 for twenty-two weeks. The song also reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart
. (Due in large part to a performance of the single by En Vogue on the legendary UK music show Top Of The Pops
which helped the song reach the top 5 there.)
En Vogue
En Vogue is an American female R&B vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy.The group has won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, a total of seven, along with four Soul Train Awards, six American Music...
's second album, Funky Divas
Funky Divas
Funky Divas is the second album by the U.S. female vocal group En Vogue. Released in 1992, it became their highest selling album to date and one of the top selling albums of the year, shifting over 5 million copies worldwide.-Background:...
. It has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 units. The song features Maxine Jones
Maxine Jones
Maxine Jones is one of the original members of the R&B singing group En Vogue. She originally left the group in 2001 to spend time with her daughter. Jones rejoined En Vogue on a permanent basis in the third quarter of 2004...
and Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson
Dawn Robinson is an American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group, En Vogue....
on lead vocals. In a 1992 article En Vogue mentioned this was one of the last songs they recorded for Funky Divas
Funky Divas
Funky Divas is the second album by the U.S. female vocal group En Vogue. Released in 1992, it became their highest selling album to date and one of the top selling albums of the year, shifting over 5 million copies worldwide.-Background:...
, which resulted in it being released as a single so close to the album's release date.
The song appears in the 1995 movie Canaleo and the 2007 Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central...
film, I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife is a romantic comedy-drama 2007 film directed by and starring Chris Rock and Kerry Washington. Rock co-wrote and produced the film...
, as well as on the soundtrack to video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 open world action video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
. Also, on the episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name.The show stars Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman, a teenager with magical powers, who lives with her aunts Hilda and Zelda , and their magical talking cat Salem...
in the episode, "Ping, Ping A Song".
This song contains a sample of the guitar riff from the James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
song "The Payback
The Payback (song)
"The Payback" is a funk song by James Brown, the title track from his 1973 album of the same name. The song's lyrics, originally written by trombonist and bandleader Fred Wesley but heavily revised by Brown himself soon before it was recorded, concern the revenge he plans to take against the man...
". The guitar sample is looped throughout the entire song and forms the basis of the melody.
VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
ranked it #43 on its list for the "100 Greatest Songs of the '90s".
Chart performance
"My Lovin'" was the group's fourth number one on the Hot Soul charts. It debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
singles chart at #71, the week of March 21, 1992, and jumped to #47 by the following week. The single glided into the top tier, reaching its peak of #2 by the week of May 16, 1992, where it remained for three consecutive weeks. "My Lovin'" was one of several top contenders during the summer of 1992 that was held out of the top spot by Kris Kross
Kris Kross
Kris Kross was an American rap duo of the 1990s comprising Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. The duo are best known for their hit 1992 song "Jump", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single...
(#1 for 8 weeks with "Jump
Jump (Kris Kross song)
"Jump" is a 1992 song by the hip hop duo Kris Kross. It was released as a single in early 1992 from their album Totally Krossed Out. It achieved great success in many countries where it topped the charts, including Australia, Switzerland and the U.S....
"). Nevertheless, the song was one of the most notable and popular songs of the year, remaining in the Top 10 for thirteen weeks, and in the Top 40 for twenty-two weeks. The song also reached #4 in the 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 ...
. (Due in large part to a performance of the single by En Vogue on the legendary UK music show Top Of The Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
which helped the song reach the top 5 there.)
Music video
In February 1992, the video for the song was shot to give a sultry feel without being considered too raunchy. It remains popular to date and is often featured in many music video countdowns. The video was directed by Matthew Rolston.Alternate Versions
- Radio Edit - 4:11
- Ext Edit - 4:12
- Extended Mix - 5:01 (features elements of "Hold On")
- Bonus Beats - 2:08
- Radio Active - 3:51
- Radio Active #2 - 4:41
- Hyperadio - 5:12 (features elements of "Hold On")
- Theo's Cheaptrick Remix - 4:41/6:46
- The Morning After Dub - 5:37
Peak positions
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria Ö3 Austria Top 75 | 13 |
| Australian ARIA Chart | 36 |
| Dutch Single Top 100 | 10 |
| French Singles Chart | 34 |
| German Singles Chart | 23 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 19 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 16 |
| UK Singles Chart | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 8 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography ("My Lovin' (Never Gonna Get It)"). |
| 1992 | Nominated for MTV Video Music Awards Best Group Video, Best Dance Video, Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography ("My Lovin' (Never Gonna Get It)"). |
See also
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1992 (U.S.)