Sittin' up in My Room
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"Sittin' Up in My Room" is a song by American
singer Brandy
, written and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds for the soundtrack
of the 1995 motion picture Waiting to Exhale
. The track was one out of five singles the album spawned and reached number-two on the US Billboard Hot 100
, becoming Brandy's most successful single on particular chart up to that point.
In the video, Brandy is swimming in thoughts of a guy, keeping herself penned up in a very trippy retro, cartoonish room after her friend (Kim Coles
) told her that her love interest is joining the party, which is going on downstairs. Actor Donald Faison
played her love interest in this music video, directed by Hype Williams
.
It is of note that the characteristic bass intro is a replica of the famous riff performed by bassist Larry Graham
, of Sly and the Family Stone, on their hit "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
".
US CD single #2
US maxi single
Japanese mini CD
offered their take on the album Pieces.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Brandy
Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
, written and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds for the soundtrack
Waiting to Exhale (soundtrack)
Upon release, Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack received critical acclaim. Stephen Holden and Jon Pareles of the New York Times praised Babyface's ability as composer and producer, both choosing the album as one of the top 10 albums of 1995...
of the 1995 motion picture Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale is a 1995 romance film starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett, directed by Forest Whitaker. The movie was adapted from the 1992 novel of the same name by Terry McMillan. Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon, Dennis Haysbert, Michael Beach, Gregory Hines, Donald Faison and Mykelti...
. The track was one out of five singles the album spawned and reached number-two on the US Billboard Hot 100
Billboard 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...
, becoming Brandy's most successful single on particular chart up to that point.
In the video, Brandy is swimming in thoughts of a guy, keeping herself penned up in a very trippy retro, cartoonish room after her friend (Kim Coles
Kim Coles
Kimberley "Kim" Coles is an American actress and comedian.-Career:Coles has appeared on many television shows, including Frasier , Six Feet Under, Celebrity Mole and The Geena Davis Show...
) told her that her love interest is joining the party, which is going on downstairs. Actor Donald Faison
Donald Faison
Donald Adeosun Faison is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for his role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC comedy-drama Scrubs and as Murray in the film Clueless and the subsequent television series of the same name.Faison has also co-starred in the films Remember the Titans ,...
played her love interest in this music video, directed by Hype Williams
Hype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
.
It is of note that the characteristic bass intro is a replica of the famous riff performed by bassist Larry Graham
Larry Graham
Larry Graham, Jr. is an African American bass guitar player, both with the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly & the Family Stone, and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station...
, of Sly and the Family Stone, on their hit "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
"Thank You " is a 1969 hit single recorded by Sly and the Family Stone, recognized as one of the greatest and most influential funk songs of all time. The song, double a-sided with "Everybody Is a Star", reached number one on the soul single charts for five weeks, and reached number one on the...
".
Track listings
US CD single #1- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Album Version) – 4:52
- "My Love, Sweet Love" (by Patti LaBelle) – 4:21
US CD single #2
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Doug Rasheed remix) – 3:53
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Album Version) – 4:52
US maxi single
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Doug Rasheed remix)
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Doug Rasheed hip hop remix)
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Doug Rasheed instrumental)
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (Doug Rasheed hip hop instrumental)
- "Sittin' Up in My Room" (album version)
Japanese mini CD
- "Sittin' Up in My Room"
- "My Love, Sweet Love" (performed by Patti LabellePatti LaBellePatricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
)
Weekly charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|
Year-end charts
| Chart (1996) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
Cover versions
In 1997, jazz fusion/contemporary jazz group Pieces of a DreamPieces of a Dream (band)
Pieces of a Dream is an American R&B/jazz group from Philadelphia. The group was formed in 1976 by bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd. At the time, the three were all teenagers...
offered their take on the album Pieces.
External links
- ForeverBrandy.com — official site