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It Should Have Been Me (Norman Whitfield song)
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Wikipedia article
"'It Should Have Been Me'" is a 1963 song written by William "Mickey" Stevenson and Norman Whitfield for Kim Weston. It has been performed by Yvonne Fair, Gladys Knight & the Pips and Adeva among others. Knight's version peaked at number 40 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in 1968. Fair had her only hit single with her recording of the song in 1976, reaching number 5 in the UK, number 85 in the US and number 10 in Australia.
The song begins:
:'"I saw my love walking down the aisle'
:'And as he passed me by, he turned to me and gave me a smile"'
Versions
Kim Weston (1963)
* Lead vocals by Kim Weston* Backing vocals by The Supremes: Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson
* Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
Gladys Knight & The Pips (1968)
* Lead vocals by Gladys Knight* Backing vocals by Merald "Bubba" Knight, Edward Patten, and William Guest
* Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Yvonne Fair (1975)
* Lead vocals by Yvonne Fair* Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers
This version was used in The Vicar of Dibley 2006 episode "The Handsome Stranger",[https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0925036/soundtrack/ The Vicar of Dibley The Handsome Stranger (2006) Soundtracks with Dawn French miming the singing.
Adeva (1991)
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| cover = It_Should_Have_Been_Me.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Adeva
| album =
| released = 1991
| format =
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
*Dance
*house
| length = 3:22
| label = Capitol Records
| writer = William "Mickey" Stevenson and Norman Whitfield
| producer = Smack
| prev_title = Ring My Bell
| prev_year = 1991
| next_title = Don't Let It Show on Your Face
| next_year = 1992
| misc =
}}
In 1991, American dance music artist Adeva had the first of two number ones on the US 'Billboard' dance chart with her version of "'It Should Have Been Me'". In Europe, the single peaked at number 48 in the UK and number four on the European Dance Radio Chart.
Critical reception
Alex Henderson from AllMusic stated that "she interprets the Gladys Knight & the Pips hit "It Should Have Been Me" with equally impressive results." Larry Flick from 'Billboard' commented, "Dance chanteuse previews her sophomore effort, "'Love & Lust'", with an attitudinal houser. Highly stylized, assertive vocals are countered by a physical bass line and a rousing gospel-spiced undercurrent. Demands immediate club approvalnot to mention attention at crossover and urban radio."
Track listing
* 'Vinyl, Europe (1991)'
:A: "It Should've Been Me" 3:22
:AA: "It Should've Been Me" (Touchdown Edit) 4:18
* '12", UK (1991)'
:A: "It Should've Been Me" (Touchdown Mix) 6:09
:AA1: "It Should've Been Me" (Classic Club Mix) 6:59
:AA2: "It Should've Been Me" (Def Club Mix)
* 'CD single, US (1991)'
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Hype Radio Mix) 4:08
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Def Radio Mix) 3:55
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Extended Remix) 6:30
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Classic Club Mix) 9:11
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Def Club Mix) 7:40
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Def Zone Mental) 6:35
#"It Should Have Been Me" (Sound Factory Mix) 5:08
#"It Should Have Been Me" (LP Version) 5:06
Charts
Miley Cyrus (2021)
* Lead vocals by Miley Cyrus.[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/miley-cyrus-pete-davidson-fallon-1269828/ Watch Miley Cyrus Cover It Should Have Been Me on Fallon], Rolling Stone, December 10, 2021See also
* List of number-one dance singles of 1991 (U.S.)
References
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