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Wikipedia article"'I Wanna Get Next to You'" is a 1976 soul single written, composed and produced by American songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield, and most famously sung by American R&B band Rose Royce. It is the third official single from the 'Car Wash' soundtrack. The song has also become a staple on oldies radio and on adult contemporary stations. BackgroundThe song talks about how a narrator pleads love for a beautiful woman, except that the young woman is unkind, and does not understand his affection for her, as he wastes his own money calling her, but she does not respond, regardless, he still wants to "get next" to her. Chart performanceThe song became the group's second top 10 single on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number 10, and peaking at number 3 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. The song was also successful worldwide, becoming their second top 40 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. Weekly chartsYear-end chartsReferencesCategory:1977 songs Category:1977 singles Category:Songs written by Norman Whitfield Category:Rose Royce songs Category:Song recordings produced by Norman Whitfield Category:Soul ballads Category:1970s ballads Category:MCA Records singles | |
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