"Who Do You Love" | ||||
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Single by Bernard Wright | ||||
from the album Mr. Wright | ||||
Released | 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Manhattan | |||
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Bernard Wright singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Who Do You Love" on VH1.com |
"Who Do You Love" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Bernard Wright, co-written[1] by Wright and Lenny White. The song was issued as the first single from Wright's third studio album Mr. Wright. The song was his highest chart appearance on the Billboard R&B chart, peaking at #6 in 1985.[2][3] The female vocalist was Marla Adler.( “Time”)(Can’t Have it All)
"Who Do You Love" was covered by The Winans in 1999, as well as by co-writer Lenny White in 1995.[4] Since the song's release, it has been sampled in numerous other songs, including "Never Been in Love B4" by Shinehead, "If It Ain't Love" by Tichina Arnold, "Tell Me (I'll Be Around)" by Shades, "Who Is a Thug" by Big Pun and "Is It Kool?" by Luniz; as well as in the remix of "Loungin" by LL Cool J.[5] The song was regarded as Wright's most significant R&B appearance.[6]
The official music video for the song was directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński.[7]
Chart (1985)[2] | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) | 44 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 6 |