Never Miss the Water
| "Never Miss the Water" | ||||
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| SinglebyChaka Khan | ||||
| Released | November 3, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
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| Length | 4:17 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | David Gamson | |||
| Chaka Khansingles chronology | ||||
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| "Never Miss the Water"onYouTube | ||||
"Never Miss the Water"is a 1995 recording written byGerry DeVeauxandCharlie Mole,and performed by American singerChaka Khan.It features vocals byMeshell Ndegeocello[1]and had previously been unreleased. The song was included in Khan's 1996 greatest hits albumEpiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1and went to #36 on the USBillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Trackschart.[2]On theBillboardHot Dance Club Playchart, "Never Miss the Water" was Chaka Khan's sixth number one, and was her last until she again reached the summit with "Disrespectful"in 2007.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Larry FlickfromBillboardwrote, "No one can kick like Chaka—and she does it with such astonishing ease. She shines like the diva she is on one of the five new songs onEpiphany: The Best Of Chaka Khan.Produced byDavid Gamson,the track cruises at a breezy classicfunkpace, giving Miss Thing plenty of room to work her voice to maximum effect. She is bolstered by a guest rap fromMe'Shell Ndegéocello,whose chatting between verses adds street spice. The original version sparkles with multiformat hit potential, whileFrankie Knucklescomes to the party with a rousinghouseremix that will have Khan's legion of club disciples twirling with delight. "[1]
British magazineMusic Weekcomplimented "Never Miss the Water" as a "strong" track.[4]Ralph Tee from the magazine'sRMwrote, "It's not an 'I'm Every Woman' or 'Ain't Nobody', but vocally Chaka still puts virtually every one else to shame. "[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[6] | 69 |
| UK Singles(OCC)[7] | 59 |
| UK Dance(OCC)[8] | 26 |
| USHot Dance Club Play(Billboard) | 1 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks(Billboard) | 36 |
Cover versions
[edit]In 2003, a cover version credited toGerry DeVeaux,Shauna Jensen,Robyn Loauand Michal Nicolas was released in Australia as the official anthem for theSydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abFlick, Larry(12 October 1996)."Reviews & Previews: Singles"(PDF).Billboard.p. 94.Retrieved3 December2022.
- ^Whitburn, Joel(2004).Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004.Record Research. p. 322.
- ^Whitburn, Joel(2004).Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003.Record Research. p. 144.
- ^"Reviews: Singles"(PDF).Music Week.8 February 1997. p. 8.Retrieved8 May2022.
- ^Tee, Ralph (22 February 1997)."Hot Vinyl"(PDF).Music Week,inRM.p. 9.Retrieved12 May2022.
- ^"Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 23 February 1997 - 01 March 1997".Official Charts Company.Retrieved8 May2022.
- ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100 23 February 1997 - 01 March 1997".Official Charts Company.Retrieved8 May2022.
- ^"Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 23 February 1997 - 01 March 1997".Official Charts Company.Retrieved8 May2022.
- ^"Gerry DeVeaux, Shauna Jensen, Robyn Loau & Michal Nicolas – Never Miss The Water".Discogs.Retrieved13 June2018.
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