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Something in Common
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Something in Common
| cover = Somethingincommonduet.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Bobby Brown featuring Whitney Houston
| album = Bobby
| released =
| recorded = 1992–1993
| studio = NJS Future Records (Virginia Beach, Virginia)[http://www.discogs.com/Bobby-Brown-Bobby/release/1308739 Bobby Brown - Bobby (CD Album)]
Studio LaCoCo (Atlanta, Georgia)
| genre =
| length = 4:59 (album version)
4:23 (radio edit)
| label = MCA
| writer =
| producer =
| chronology = Bobby Brown
| prev_title = That's the Way Love Is
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = Two Can Play That Game
| next_year = 1994
| misc =
}}
"'Something in Common'" is a song by singers Bobby Brown and then-wife Whitney Houston, that was featured on Brown's third album, 'Bobby'. The single version was re-recorded in 1993 and also available on Brown's 1993 compilation album, 'Remixes in the Key of B'. It stands as the couple's first musical collaboration and the only one released as a single. The song examines two unlikely people coming together as they find "something in common."
Chart history
The song was released as a single track in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 16. Although the song and its music video received moderate rotation in the United States, "Something in Common" was not released as a commercial single and was ineligible to chart on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles charts; however, it peaked at numbers 32 and 30 on the Hot 100 Airplay and Hot R&B Airplay lists, respectively.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote that the song is "actually quite sweet, and good fun ... not to mention a viable radio contender." Troy J. Augusto from 'Cashbox' stated that it is "quite a catchy number thanks to the always reliable production skills of Teddy Riley as well as LA. Reid's remix and the duo's pleasant delivery." He also called it a "happy, positive cut". David Browne from 'Entertainment Weekly' noted that Brown "coos to his new bride, Whitney Houston, in a bouncy duet". Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' commented, ""My Maaaaaan," Whitney sings proudly on a thundering swingbeat. "Giiiiiiiirl", Bobby replies passionately, and together they sing about their much-publicised happy marriage. Baby "Bobbie" joins in on the video only."
Alan Jones from 'Music Week' wrote, "This shuffling jackswing/soul number draws fine vocal performances from the husband and wife team and is the commercial highlight of Brown's album." James Hamilton from the magazine's 'RM' Dance Update viewed it as "pleasant". 'The Network Forty' declared it "a wonderful uptempo track", adding that "the electric vocals of Houston and Brown gives an urban edge to their strong dance and pop base." A reviewer from 'People Magazine' said it is "destined to be a much scrutinized cut", describing it as an "up-from-the-streets echo" of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. Pop Rescue complimented Houston's vocals as "rich and confident". Mark Frith from 'Smash Hits' gave the song two out of five.
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by British commercial, film and music video director Andy Morahan. It was later published on Brown's official YouTube channel in June 2009. The video has amassed more than 17,1 million views as of September 2021.
Track listing
# "Something in Common" (Radio edit) - 4:25
# "Something in Common" (Original album version) 4:59
# "Something in Common" (Extended vocal version) 6:55
# "Something in Common" (Quiet Storm version) 4:38
# "Something in Common" (Dub version) 6:28
# "Something in Common" (LA Reid Remix) 6:46
# "Something in Common" (Second LA Reid Remix) 7:00
Credits
* Executive Producer Bobby Brown, Louil Silas Jr., Tommy Brown
* Piano Bo Watson
* Producer Teddy Riley
* Remix L.A. Reid
Charts
References
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