You Know How to Love Me (song)
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| "You Know How to Love Me" | ||||
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| Single by Phyllis Hyman | ||||
| from the album You Know How to Love Me | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Phyllis Hyman singles chronology | ||||
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"You Know How to Love Me" is a song by Reggie Lucas and James Mtume, most notably recorded by Phyllis Hyman and released on Hyman's fourth studio album of the same name, released in 1979.
Chart Performance[]
The single, released in the disco era, was one of Phyllis Hyman's most successful releases. "You Know How to Love Me" peaked at number six on the disco chart, becoming her biggest hit on that chart.[1] While the single did not place on the Hot 100, it peaked at number twelve on the Hot Soul Singles chart.[2]
Personnel[]
- Phyllis Hyman - lead and backing vocals
- James Mtume - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Reggie Lucas - guitar, backing vocals
- Howard King - drums
- Ed "Tree" Moore - guitar
- Basil Fearington - bass
- Harry Whitaker, Hubert Eaves - keyboards
- Ed Walsh - Synthesizer
- Gwen Guthrie, Syndi Jordan, Tawatha - backing vocals
- Wade Marcus - string and horn arrangements
Cover Versions[]
- Lisa Stansfield covered this song on her 1997 self-titled album.
- Also in 1997, Robin S. covered it on her album From Now On.
References[]
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 126.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 268.
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Categories:
- 1979 singles
- Songs written by Reggie Lucas
- 1979 songs
- Songs written by James Mtume
- Phyllis Hyman songs
- Lisa Stansfield songs
- Robin S. songs
- 1970s rhythm and blues song stubs