Right Here (SWV song)
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"Right Here" is the title of the debut single released by the group SWV
. It charted on the Billboard charts
as a double-A-side with "Downtown". A remixed version, commonly referred to as "Right Here/Human Nature", became a number-one R&B
single. According to Billboard, the song has spent 54 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100
charts which is one of the longest chart runs of all time.
The "Human Nature" remix samples Michael Jackson
's 1983 hit "Human Nature
". One of their best known hits, it spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, as well as three weeks atop the Rhythmic Top 40 chart. It became one of the longest running number-one R&B singles of 1993. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100
chart. It also reached the top ten in Europe, including the United Kingdom
, where it peaked at number three in September 1993.
"Right Here/Human Nature" appears on the soundtrack and in the film Free Willy
. The first verse of the Human Nature remix varies slightly from the original version, and the rapped bridge is omitted. The remix also features a young Pharrell Williams
chanting "S...The double...The U...The V!" during the song. This became a common "call"
during the group's concerts. "Right Here/Human Nature" was later remixed for SWV's Remixes EP as a mash-up duet with the song's sample, "Human Nature
" by Michael Jackson
, who is featured in the duet.
The remix version has been sampled by the late rapper 2Pac on the track "Thug Nature", from his posthumous album Too Gangsta for Radio in 2001. In 2011, pop singer Chris Brown sampled the remix and Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" on his single "She Ain't You
".
The music video directed by Lionel C. Martin to the remixed version begins with SWV riding horses and fishing on an island's coast, and are shown performing with a band. An alternate version of the "Human Nature" video features scenes from Free Willy
along with clips of Michael Jackson performing during the 1992 Dangerous Tour.
The "Human Nature" remix is the more recognized version of the single, and is the one that is usually performed at SWV concerts. However, the original version (complete with the rapped bridge) is occasionally performed instead.
SWV
Sisters with Voices, better known as SWV, is an American female R&B trio from New York. Formed in 1990 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So Into You", and "You're the One"....
. It charted on the Billboard charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
as a double-A-side with "Downtown". A remixed version, commonly referred to as "Right Here/Human Nature", became a number-one R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
single. According to Billboard, the song has spent 54 weeks on the 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...
charts which is one of the longest chart runs of all time.
Original and remixed song
The original version of "Right Here" was released in the third quarter of 1992. It peaked at number 16 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Tamara "Taj" Johnson wrote and performed the bridge to the original song, which would result in her first (of many) co-writing credits on SWV songs.The "Human Nature" remix samples 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...
's 1983 hit "Human Nature
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song)
"Human Nature" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the fifth single from the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller . Initially, Porcaro had recorded a rough demo of the song on a...
". One of their best known hits, it spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, as well as three weeks atop the Rhythmic Top 40 chart. It became one of the longest running number-one R&B singles of 1993. It also peaked at number two on the 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...
chart. It also reached the top ten in Europe, including the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, where it peaked at number three in September 1993.
"Right Here/Human Nature" appears on the soundtrack and in the film Free Willy
Free Willy
Free Willy is a 1993 family film directed by Simon Wincer, and released by Warner Bros. under its Family Entertainment label. The film stars Jason James Richter as a young boy who befriends an orca whale, named "Willy."...
. The first verse of the Human Nature remix varies slightly from the original version, and the rapped bridge is omitted. The remix also features a young Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams , commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music...
chanting "S...The double...The U...The V!" during the song. This became a common "call"
Call and response
Call and response is a form of "spontaneous verbal and non-verbal interaction between speaker and listener in which all of the statements are punctuated by expressions from the listener."...
during the group's concerts. "Right Here/Human Nature" was later remixed for SWV's Remixes EP as a mash-up duet with the song's sample, "Human Nature
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song)
"Human Nature" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the fifth single from the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller . Initially, Porcaro had recorded a rough demo of the song on a...
" by 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...
, who is featured in the duet.
The remix version has been sampled by the late rapper 2Pac on the track "Thug Nature", from his posthumous album Too Gangsta for Radio in 2001. In 2011, pop singer Chris Brown sampled the remix and Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" on his single "She Ain't You
She Ain't You
"She Ain't You" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown. The mid-tempo R&B, pop-flavored ballad was written by Brown, Jean Baptiste, Ryan Buendia, Kevin McCall and Jason Boyd, and was produced by Free School. It was sent to urban contemporary radio in the United States on March 28, 2011,...
".
Music videos
Both versions of "Right Here" have music videos. The video to the original song beings with Coko discussing a man she likes to Taj and Lelee. It features the singers having flashbacks to boys they liked as young girls, then is brought to the present day with the women and their boyfriends. In between, the girls goof off together in a large, mirrored room. "Right Here" was the first of their videos to showcase the group's dancing skills.The music video directed by Lionel C. Martin to the remixed version begins with SWV riding horses and fishing on an island's coast, and are shown performing with a band. An alternate version of the "Human Nature" video features scenes from Free Willy
Free Willy
Free Willy is a 1993 family film directed by Simon Wincer, and released by Warner Bros. under its Family Entertainment label. The film stars Jason James Richter as a young boy who befriends an orca whale, named "Willy."...
along with clips of Michael Jackson performing during the 1992 Dangerous Tour.
The "Human Nature" remix is the more recognized version of the single, and is the one that is usually performed at SWV concerts. However, the original version (complete with the rapped bridge) is occasionally performed instead.
Official versions
- "Right Here" 7" Radio Edit - 3:49
- "Right Here" 7" Radio Edit With Rap - 4:24
- "Right Here" 12" Power Mix - 5:54
- "Right Here" Back To Nature Remix - 4:47
- "Right Here" Demolition 12" Mix - 4:58
- "Right Here" Demolition Dub Mix - 5:38
- "Right Here" Extended Radio Version - 4:43
- "Right Here" Funkyman 7" Mix - 4:02
- "Right Here" Funkyman 12" Mix - 5:18
- "Right Here" Funkyman Scratch Mix - 5:00
- "Right Here" G-Man 12" Mix - 6:47
- "Right Here" G-Man Radio Mix - 4:16
- "Right Here" Heavenly Mix - 4:56
- "Right Here" Human Nature Extended Remix - 5:37
- "Right Here" Human Nature Radio Remix - 3:46
- "Right Here" Original LP Mix - 4:37
- "Right Here" Quiet Storm Mix - 4:11
- "Right Here" Sahpreem's Funk Rap Show Mix - 3:18
- "Right Here" Smooth Bam Jam Mix - 5:02
- "Right Here" UK Back To Black Mix - 4:21
- "Right Here" Vibe Mix - 4:19
Charts
| End of year chart (1993) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 92 |