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Do It to Me
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Do It to Me
| cover = Do_it_to_me(Lionel_Richie).jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Lionel Richie
| album = Back to Front
| released = 1992
| recorded = 1991
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 6:03
| label = Motown
| writer = Lionel Richie
| producer =
| prev_title = Se La
| prev_year = 1987
| next_title = My Destiny
| next_year = 1992
| misc =
}}
"'Do It to Me'" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was the first single from his first compilation album, 'Back to Front' and was released in 1992. The song spent one week at number one on the US 'Billboard' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number 21 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. "Do It to Me" also achieved some success in European countries, becoming a top ten hit in France and Norway. The song samples the drum break "Sneakin' in the Back" by Tom Scott.
Critical reception
Bryan Buss from AllMusic described the song as "classic, smooth Richie". A reviewer from 'Cashbox' wrote, "This is quite a surprise. Lionel Richie is back and in full thrust with the first single taken off his upcoming 'Back To Front' album." The reviewer added, "Being away from the industry for such a long period of time, you would think that he would be a little "rusty", but listening to this single, one can hear an improvement in his entire sound. Put a catchy beat, some nice chords and melodies to a legend's vocals, and you have a hit." Bill Wyman from 'Entertainment Weekly' called it "a pallid single".
Track listings
* 'CD single / 7" single'
# "Do It to Me" (single radio edit) 4:37
# "Ballerina Girl" 3:35
* 'CD maxi'
# "Do It to Me" (single radio edit)
# "Do It to Me" (instrumental)
# "Do It to Me" (extended version)
# "Ballerina Girl"
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
See also
*List of number-one R&B singles of 1992 (U.S.)
References
Category:1990s ballads
Category:1992 songs
Category:1992 singles
Category:Lionel Richie songs
Category:Music videos directed by Michael Bay
Category:Songs written by Lionel Richie
Category:Motown singles
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
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