I Belong to You (Love Unlimited song)
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I Belong To You is a 1974 single by trio Love Unlimited
, which was their only single to go to number one on the R&B chart and did so, for one week, in early 1975. It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at number twenty-seven. The ballad was done in a retro girl group
singing style and was written and produced by Barry White
. Mariah Carey
's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
.
I Belong To You is a 1974 single by trio Love Unlimited
, which was their only single to go to number one on the R&B chart and did so, for one week, in early 1975. It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at number twenty-seven. The ballad was done in a retro girl group
singing style and was written and produced by Barry White
. Mariah Carey
's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
.
I Belong To You is a 1974 single by trio Love Unlimited
, which was their only single to go to number one on the R&B chart and did so, for one week, in early 1975. It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at number twenty-seven. The ballad was done in a retro girl group
singing style and was written and produced by Barry White
. Mariah Carey
's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
.
Love Unlimited
Love Unlimited was a female vocal trio that provided backing vocals for American R&B/soul singer Barry White on his albums and concert tours. They also found success with their own recordings. Formed in 1969, the group included Barry White’s future wife, Glodean James, her sister, Linda James, and...
, which was their only single to go to number one on the R&B chart and did so, for one week, in early 1975. It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at number twenty-seven. The ballad was done in a retro girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
singing style and was written and produced by Barry White
Barry White
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter , was an American composer and singer-songwriter.A five-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring...
. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
.
I Belong To You is a 1974 single by trio Love Unlimited
Love Unlimited
Love Unlimited was a female vocal trio that provided backing vocals for American R&B/soul singer Barry White on his albums and concert tours. They also found success with their own recordings. Formed in 1969, the group included Barry White’s future wife, Glodean James, her sister, Linda James, and...
, which was their only single to go to number one on the R&B chart and did so, for one week, in early 1975. It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at number twenty-seven. The ballad was done in a retro girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
singing style and was written and produced by Barry White
Barry White
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter , was an American composer and singer-songwriter.A five-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring...
. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
.
I Belong To You is a 1974 single by trio Love Unlimited
Love Unlimited
Love Unlimited was a female vocal trio that provided backing vocals for American R&B/soul singer Barry White on his albums and concert tours. They also found success with their own recordings. Formed in 1969, the group included Barry White’s future wife, Glodean James, her sister, Linda James, and...
, which was their only single to go to number one on the R&B chart and did so, for one week, in early 1975. It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at number twenty-seven. The ballad was done in a retro girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
singing style and was written and produced by Barry White
Barry White
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter , was an American composer and singer-songwriter.A five-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring...
. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
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Chart positions
| Charts | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. 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... |
27 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 1 |