Temporary Lovers
| "Temporary Lovers" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Controllers | |
| A-side | "Temporary Lovers" |
| B-side | "Temporary Lovers (Instrumental)" |
| Released | 1989 |
| Length | 3:56 |
| Label | Capitol B-44329 |
| Songwriter | D. Spencer, Jr. - S. Sims |
| Producers | Donnell Spencer Jr. and Sam Sims |
"Temporary Lovers" (aka "Temporary Lover") was a 1989 single for US group, The Controllers. The song was included on their album that was released the same year.
Background
[edit]The song was written by Donnell Spencer and Sam Sims and included on The Controllers' seventh album, Just in Time which was released in 1989.[1] It was produced and arranged by Donnell Spencer, Jr. and Sam Sims for D.S. Coda Productions.[2] It was released in May, 1989.[3]
The video clip for the song was directed by Rupert Wainwright.[4]
Credited musicians
[edit]- Drums (programming) - Donnell Spencer
- Guitar - Allen Hinds
- Keyboards - Donnell Spencer
- Keyboards - Sam Sims
- Programming - Donnell Spencer
- Background Vocals - Sam Sims
- Background Vocals - Donnell Spencer
- Background Vocals - Darrell Coleman
.[5]
Reception
[edit]As mentioned in the April 7 issue of BRE Magazine, Tony Brown of WBLX-FM in Mobile, Alabama said that the record was something different this time but had the same adult flavoring which would attract a younger audience. He also mentioned that it would satisfy the loyal following of the group. [6]
Airplay
[edit]Significant action for the single was reported by Radio & Records in the publication's March 17 issue, noting light adds on a variety of radio stations.[7]
The March 31 issue of The Gavin Report had thirty three reports and seven adds for the song on the Up & Coming list.[8]
Chart
[edit]By May 12, 1989, the single had been in the BRE Singles Chart for eight weeks when it reached its peak position at No. 46.[9] The single made its debut at No. 77 on the Cash Box Top R&B Singles chart on the week of April 8, 1989.[10] It peaked at No. 53 the week of April 22, where it spent two weeks at that position.[11][12]
For the week of May 13, 1989, the single debuted in the Airplay section at No. 39 of the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.[13] It peaked at No. 89 on the main Billboard chart that year.[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ Session Days - 1989 The Controllers – Just In Time
- ↑ Radio & Records, MArch 10, 1989 - Page 65 THE CONTROLLERS Temporary Lovers The new single from the forthcoming LP JUST IN TIME.
- ↑ Billboard's 1990 International Talent & Touring Directory - Page 24 ARTISTS, THE CONTROLLERS, (R & B) MCA,Capitol Records.
- ↑ Billboard, April 22, 1989 - Page 63 MUSIC VIDEO, VIDEO TRACK, LOS ANGELES
- ↑ Session Days - 1989 The Controllers – Just In Time, Musicians, 1 Temporary Lovers
- ↑ BRE, Volume XIV No. 12 April 7, 1989 - Page 23 Programmer's Poll, TONY BROWN WBLX-FM/Mobile, AL
- ↑ Radio & Records, Issue Number 780 March 17, 1989 - Page 72 URBAN NATIONAL AIRPLAY, SIGNIFICANT ACTION, CONTROLLERS "Temporary Lovers" (Capitol) 21/13
- ↑ The Gavin Report, Issue 1750 March 31, 1989 - Page 24 UP & COMING, Reports 33, Adds 7, THE CONTROLLERS - Temporary Lovers (MCA)
- ↑ BRE, Volume XIV No. 17 May 12, 1989 - Page 15 BRE SINGLES CHART TW 47, LW 54, WOC 8 CONTROLLERS, Temporary Lover, Capitol
- ↑ Cash Box, April 8, 1989 - Page 23 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 77 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers DEBUT
- ↑ Cash Box, April 22, 1989 - Page 21 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 53 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 66, Total Weeks 3
- ↑ Cash Box, April 29, 1989 - CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 53 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 53, Total Weeks 4
- ↑ Billboard, May 13, 1989 - Page 23 Billboard. Hot Black Singles WEEK 39, TEMPORARY LOVER THE CONTROLLERS, HOT BLACK POSITION 43
- ↑ MusicVF.com - Songs written by Donnell Spencer, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography, The Controllers 4. 04/1989 ⑤ Temporary Lovers by The Controllers