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Tender Love
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Wikipedia article
'"Tender Love"' is a song by Force MDs from their second album 'Chillin' (1985). Written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the tune appeared in the film 'Krush Groove' (1985), and was featured on the film's soundtrack.
Background
Although primarily known as a pre-new jack swing/old school hip hop band, the Force MDs introduced themselves to a whole new audience with this song. Not only did the song reach number 4 on the R&B charts (where the group had already amassed a steady string of minor hits), but it also became a crossover hit, cracking the top ten on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in the spring of 1986,[ Force M.D.'s- Billboard Hot 100 history @Billboard.com] Retrieved 12-30-2011. becoming the group's only single to date to break the Pop top 40. On the Adult Contemporary chart, the song peaked at number 2. The song was also a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 23 in the UK Singles Chart.
Chart positions
Notable covers
"Tender Love" has been covered by numerous artists. The most widely known version was by English singer Kenny Thomas which reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart in 1991.
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Category:1985 songs
Category:1985 singles
Category:1980s ballads
Category:Force MDs songs
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Pop ballads
Category:1991 singles
Category:Kenny Thomas (singer) songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Category:Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Category:Tommy Boy Records singles
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Cooltempo Records singles
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