Girlfriend (Pebbles song)
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"Girlfriend" is a 1987 single from R&B singer Pebbles' self-titled
debut album. Reaching number five on the Hot 100
and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, it was one of her biggest hits. "Girlfriend" also peaked at number twenty-four on the dance charts.
Pebbles also gained her only UK Top 40 hit single in 1988 when "Girlfriend" peaked at #8.
The song was co-written by future production gurus, Antonio "L.A." Reid (Pebbles' boyfriend at the time) and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, who were then currently still in their band, The Deele
. The two also performed background vocals in the song. In fact, just before the closing lyrics of the bridge, Pebbles can be heard shouting, "Hey Deele, sing!...".
included a cover version of the song on their debut album Welcome to the Beautiful South
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Pebbles (Pebbles album)
Pebbles is the debut album of Pebbles. It was released in 1987 on MCA Records, and spawned two #1 R&B hits "Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy", as well as the top 5 R&B hit "Take Your Time" and minor hit "Do Me Right".-Track listing:...
debut album. Reaching number five on the Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, it was one of her biggest hits. "Girlfriend" also peaked at number twenty-four on the dance charts.
Pebbles also gained her only UK Top 40 hit single in 1988 when "Girlfriend" peaked at #8.
The song was co-written by future production gurus, Antonio "L.A." Reid (Pebbles' boyfriend at the time) and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, who were then currently still in their band, The Deele
The Deele
The Deele is an American 80s R&B band from Cincinnati, Ohio, originally consisting of Indianapolis native Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds along with Antonio "L.A." Reid, Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol, Stanley Burke, and Kevin "Kayo" Roberson...
. The two also performed background vocals in the song. In fact, just before the closing lyrics of the bridge, Pebbles can be heard shouting, "Hey Deele, sing!...".
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1 |
| UK 'Official UK Charts Company' | 8 |
Cover version
The Beautiful SouthThe Beautiful South
The Beautiful South were an English alternative rock group formed at the end of the 1980s by two former members of Hull group The Housemartins, Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway. The duo were initially joined by Sean Welch , Dave Stead and Dave Rotheray , all of whom stayed with the group throughout...
included a cover version of the song on their debut album Welcome to the Beautiful South
Welcome to the Beautiful South
Welcome to the Beautiful South is the debut album by The Beautiful South released in August 1989. Three singles were released from the album: "Song for Whoever" , "You Keep It All In" and "I'll Sail This Ship Alone" ....
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