Mercedes Boy
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"Mercedes Boy" is a 1988 single by Pebbles from her self-titled
debut album. It reached #2 on the Hot 100
and #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. It was performed on Soul Train
where it was (correctly) predicted to become a top ten hit. "Mercedes Boy" also peaked at number two for two weeks on the dance charts.
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. It reached #2 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 #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. It was performed on Soul Train
Soul Train
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from October 1971 to March 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared.As a nod to Soul Trains...
where it was (correctly) predicted to become a top ten hit. "Mercedes Boy" also peaked at number two for two weeks on the dance charts.
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Dance Charts | 2 |