Willing to Forgive
"Willing to Forgive" | ||||
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Single by Aretha Franklin | ||||
from the album Greatest Hits: 1980–1994 | ||||
B-side | "Honey" | |||
Released | May 1994 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Arista | |||
Songwriter(s) | Babyface, Daryl Simmons | |||
Producer(s) | Babyface, Simmons | |||
Aretha Franklin singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Willing to Forgive" on YouTube |
"Willing to Forgive" is a song by Aretha Franklin from her album, Greatest Hits: 1980–1994. The song was released as the compilation's second single in May 1994 by Arista Records. It was written and produced by Babyface and Daryl Simmons, it became a hit in the U.S. in 1994. The single reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart. It also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching number 17.[1] On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Willing to Forgive" peaked at number 49.
Critical reception[]
Jose F. Promis from AllMusic deemed the song an "assembly-line ballad".[2] A reviewer from Billboard said it is "superb" and "infectious".[3] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented, "Close to beginning her fourth decade as the reigning Queen Of Soul, it's a special song like this one, penned by Babyface and Daryl Simmons, that really allows Aretha to utilize her amazing vocal range. Her finest effort in many a moon should put her back on Top 40 in a big way."[4] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Whereas most contemporary dance singers give everything at the wrong time, Aretha wonderfully restrains herself on this entrancing ballad. It's all about dosing your vocal power."[5] Alan Jones from Music Week stated, "A powerful R&B ballad draws a scorching performance from Aretha, whose commitment and attack do her credit."[6] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update described it as a "pleasant enough 76bpm radio ballad".[7]
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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References[]
- ^ "Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. June 25, 1994. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ Promis, Jose F. "Aretha Franklin – Greatest Hits: 1980-1994". AllMusic. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "Album Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. March 26, 1994. p. N54. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Sholin, Dave (May 27, 1994). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 54. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. June 11, 1994. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ Jones, Alan (June 4, 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 12. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, James (June 18, 1994). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. July 9, 1994. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Aretha Franklin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Aretha Franklin Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Aretha Franklin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Aretha Franklin Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Cash Box Top 100 Singles". August 6, 1994.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
External links[]
- Aretha Franklin songs
- Songs written by Daryl Simmons
- Songs written by Babyface (musician)
- Arista Records singles
- 1990s ballads
- 1994 songs
- 1994 singles
- Contemporary R&B ballads
- Songs about infidelity
- 1990s song stubs