Don't Ever Leave Me (song)
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"Don't Ever Leave Me" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of two singles from 1987. The song was included on Stewart's second album Frantic Romantic
. It was the last single from the album. This single was exclusively released to the United Kingdom.
The single peaked at #76 in the UK, for a total of three weeks. Unlike Stewart's following singles, this single was not issued on CD. Stewart's previous single "Jody" only managed to peak at #50 although the following single "Say It Again
" peaked at #7.
No promotional video was created for the single and no TV performances exist. This may have contributed to the single's limited commercial success within the UK.
"Don't Ever Leave Me" was written by Stewart, Jeffrey Cohen, and Narada Michael Walden
. Walden is a well-known American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. Walden previously co-wrote "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
" with Preston Glass in 1986 which became Stewart's biggest hit.
The b-side for the single "Give Your Love to Me" was included as the album closer on "Frantic Romantic", written by Jakko J. and Jermaine Stewart.
12" Single
Frantic Romantic
Frantic Romantic is a 1986 bestselling album by Jermaine Stewart. The album included Stewart's biggest pop hit, "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off," as well as the minor follow-up hit, "Jody," for whom Stewart's former Soul Train dance-mate Jody Watley was the inspiration...
. It was the last single from the album. This single was exclusively released to the United Kingdom.
The single peaked at #76 in the UK, for a total of three weeks. Unlike Stewart's following singles, this single was not issued on CD. Stewart's previous single "Jody" only managed to peak at #50 although the following single "Say It Again
Say It Again (Jermaine Stewart song)
"Say It Again" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's second of two singles from 1987. The song was included on Stewart's third album Say It Again. This single was the leading single from the album....
" peaked at #7.
No promotional video was created for the single and no TV performances exist. This may have contributed to the single's limited commercial success within the UK.
"Don't Ever Leave Me" was written by Stewart, Jeffrey Cohen, and Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden is an American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. He was given the name Narada by guru Sri Chinmoy in the early 1970s and his musical career spans three decades, in which he was awarded several gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards...
. Walden is a well-known American producer, drummer, singer, and songwriter. Walden previously co-wrote "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is pop vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles from 1986. The song was included on Stewart's second album "Frantic Romantic"...
" with Preston Glass in 1986 which became Stewart's biggest hit.
The b-side for the single "Give Your Love to Me" was included as the album closer on "Frantic Romantic", written by Jakko J. and Jermaine Stewart.
Formats
7" Single- "Don't Ever Leave Me" - 4:12
- "Give Your Love to Me" - 4:20
12" Single
- "Don't Ever Leave Me (Extended)" - 5:00
- "Don't Ever Leave Me" - 4:19
- "Give Your Love to Me" - 4:20
Chart performance
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 76 |
Personnel
- Producer on "Don't Ever Leave Me" - Narada Michael Walden
- Producer on "Give Your Love to Me" - Narada Michael Walden
- Writers of "Don't Ever Leave Me" - Jeffrey Cohen, Jermaine Stewart, Narada Michael Walden
- Writers of "Give Your Love to Me" - Jakko J., Jermaine Stewart