Centipede (song)
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"Centipede" is the first single by American singer Rebbie Jackson
and the title track from her debut album, Centipede
. It remains her highest charting single to date, peaking at number four on the Billboard R&B chart and number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written and produced by her brother Michael Jackson
. The song features backing vocals by Jackson's siblings Michael and La Toya
, and the Weather Girls
. It was later re-released on The Rebbie Jackson Collection
and on her 1998 album Yours Faithfully
. The single includes an extended mix and an instrumental version.
"Centipede" was sampled in Brand Nubian
's song "Let's Dance", found on their 1998 album Foundation.
Rebbie Jackson
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown is an American singer professionally known as Rebbie Jackson . Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she is the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians...
and the title track from her debut album, Centipede
Centipede (album)
Centipede is the debut album by American singer Rebbie Jackson. Released on the CBS label in 1984, the record spawned two top-forty Billboard charting hits, the most famous being the title track. Centipede became Jackson's only gold-certified album throughout her 14-year musical career...
. It remains her highest charting single to date, peaking at number four on the Billboard R&B chart and number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written and produced by her brother Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
. The song features backing vocals by Jackson's siblings Michael and La Toya
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model. She is the fifth child of the Jackson family...
, and the Weather Girls
Weather Girls
The Weather Girls, also known as Two Tons o' Fun , are an American duo comprising two plus-size African-American women...
. It was later re-released on The Rebbie Jackson Collection
The Rebbie Jackson Collection
The Rebbie Jackson Collection is a compilation album by American singer Rebbie Jackson.The compilation was issued in 1996 throughout Europe due to Jackson's popularity in the rare groove scene in the 90's. It includes songs from her three 80's albums, mainly ballads and mid-tempo album tracks...
and on her 1998 album Yours Faithfully
Yours Faithfully
Yours Faithfully is the fourth and final studio album to date by American R&B singer Rebbie Jackson.-Background:After ten years of inactivity, Jackson signed to MJJ Music, a label operated by her brother Michael...
. The single includes an extended mix and an instrumental version.
"Centipede" was sampled in Brand Nubian
Brand Nubian
Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MC's: Grand Puba , Sadat X and Lord Jamar , and two DJs: DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere...
's song "Let's Dance", found on their 1998 album Foundation.
Charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
4 |
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
24 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 29 |
Personnel
- Written, composed, and produced by Michael Jackson
- Lead vocals by Rebbie JacksonRebbie JacksonMaureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown is an American singer professionally known as Rebbie Jackson . Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she is the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians...
- Background vocals by Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and La Toya JacksonLa Toya JacksonLa Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model. She is the fifth child of the Jackson family... - Additional background vocals by Martha WashMartha WashMartha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful voice.-Early career:...
and Izora ArmsteadIzora ArmsteadIzora Rhodes Armstead was one half of the 1980s pop group Two Tons O' Fun, who would later be renamed The Weather Girls....