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This Is for the Lover in You
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Wikipedia article
"'This Is for the Lover in You'" is a song written by Howard Hewett, member of the trio Shalamar, and songwriter Dana Meyers. The track was originally recorded by Shalamar and appeared on their 1980 Platinum album, 'Three for Love'.
The song was the third single released from their album, 'Three for Love'. The single peaked at No. 17 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1981.
In 2009, 'Essence' magazine included the song in their list of the "25 Best Slow Jams of All Time".
Charts
Babyface version
It was later remade by Babyface from the album 'The Day' featuring LL Cool J and the former members of Shalamar: Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel. The Babyface version was a successful hit, reaching #6 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart, #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #12 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was considered to be atypical for Babyface when it was released. The song's main melody bears resemblance to Teddy Pendergrass' hit "Close the Door".
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Other versions
In 1994, saxophonist Gerald Albright released a rendition from the album 'Smooth'.
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Category:1980 songs
Category:1981 singles
Category:1996 singles
Category:Shalamar songs
Category:Babyface (musician) songs
Category:LL Cool J songs
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Category:Song recordings produced by Trackmasters
Category:Epic Records singles
Category:SOLAR Records singles
Category:Hip hop soul songs
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