Seven Whole Days

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"Seven Whole Days"
Seven Whole Days 12-inch US vinyl maxi-single.jpg
Single by Toni Braxton
from the album Toni Braxton
ReleasedOctober 8, 1993
Length6:22
LabelLaFace
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Toni Braxton singles chronology
"Breathe Again"
(1993) 		"Seven Whole Days"
(1993) 		"You Mean the World to Me"
(1994)
Music video
"Seven Whole Days" on YouTube

"Seven Whole Days" is a song performed by American singer Toni Braxton. It serves as the third single from her self-titled debut album (1993). Written and produced by Kenneth Edmonds, Antonio Reid and Daryl Simmons, the track describes a romance that was fading. As the single was not commercially released in the United States, it was ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, and only managed to chart on the Hot 100 Airplay at number forty-eight in early March 1994. Nevertheless, it successfully topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay in late January 1994.

"Seven Whole Days" is featured on The Essential Toni Braxton and Playlist: The Very Best of Toni Braxton.[1][2]

Critical reception[]

In his review of Toni Braxton, John Martinucci from Gavin Report wrote that Braxton "creates steamy sensuality" with "Seven Whole Days".[3] Music & Media said that it "could melt even the North Pole."[4] Ralph Tee from Music Week's RM Dance Update commented that it is "the closest Toni gets to Anita Baker territory vocally."[5]

Music video[]

The video was shot while Braxton was on tour with her four sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar featured as background singers. It was released in 1993 and directed by Lionel C. Martin.[6] The video was later released on Braxton's VEVO channel on October 25, 2009. The video is seen in colour and black and white.[7]

Track listing[]

International CD single
  2. "Seven Whole Days" (Radio Edit) – 4:42
  3. "Seven Whole Days" (Live Radio Edit) – 4:42
  4. "Seven Whole Days" (Album Version) – 6:22
  5. "Seven Whole Days" (Live Version) – 6:15
  6. "Seven Whole Days" (Ghetto Vibe) – 6:35
  7. "Seven Whole Days" (Quiet Mix) – 6:12
  8. "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" – 3:25

Credits and personnel[]

Credits taken from Discogs website.[8]

Performers and musicians
  • Toni Braxton - Vocals, Background
  • Keisha Jackson - Background (tracks 1–6)
  • Pamela Copeland - Background (tracks 1–6)
  • Tammy Davis - Background (tracks 1–6)
Technical personnel
  • A&R - Bryant Reid
  • Engineer - Jim "Z" Zumpano
  • Engineer, Mixing and Programming - John Frye (tracks 1–6)
  • Executive Producer - L.A Reid and Babyface (tracks 1–6)
  • Written by - L.A Reid and Babyface (tracks 1–6)
  • Published By - ECAF, Sony Songs Inc., Cuff Link Music, Edwin H. Morris & Co.

Charts[]

Chart (1994) Peak
position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[9] 1
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[10] 1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 23

Cover versions[]

In 2002, bassist Michael Manson presented his version from his album "The Bottom Line." Saxophonist Steve Cole is a special guest on this song.[12][13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Amazon.com: Playlist:The Very Best of Toni Braxton (Eco-Friendly Packaging)". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "The Essential Toni Braxton: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon (UK). Amazon. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  3. ^ Martinucci, John (23 July 1993). "Gavin Picks: Albums" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 50. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ^ "New Releases: Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. 2 October 1993. p. 10. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  5. ^ Tee, Ralph (18 June 1994). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 6. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Toni Braxton - Seven Whole Days (1993) IMVDb". IMVDb. IMVDb. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Toni Braxton - Seven Whole Days". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 25 October 2009.
  8. ^ "Toni Braxton - Seven Whole Days / The Christmas Song (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  10. ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  12. ^ "The Bottom Line overview". Allmusic.
  13. ^ "Smooth Sailing December 2002". SmoothVibes.com.

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