"The Way You Love Me" is the lead single from American singer Karyn White's 1988 self-titled debut studio album. Written and produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Daryl Simmons, this song was the first of White's four top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] "The Way You Love Me" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 9, 1989.[3]
| "The Way You Love Me" | ||||
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| Single by Karyn White | ||||
| from the album Karyn White | ||||
| B-side | "Love on the Line" | |||
| Released | August 15, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | New jack swing[1] | |||
| Length | 4:56 (album version) 3:45 (edited version) | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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| Karyn White singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editThe accompanying music video for "The Way You Love Me" was shot in Los Angeles in July 1988.
Track listing and formats
edit- 7-inch vinyl single (USA, Germany)
- The Way You Love Me (Edit) – 3:45
- Love on the Line – 4:05
- 12-inch vinyl single (UK)
- The Way You Love Me (12" Club Mix) – 6:40
- The Way You Love Me (12" Hype Remix) – 7:27
- Love on the Line – 4:05
- 12-inch vinyl single (UK)
- Mini CD (Germany)
- The Way You Love Me (Paul Simpson Remix) – 6:50
- The Way You Love Me (Simp-House Dub) – 5:08
- The Way You Love Me (Paul Simpson 7" Remix) – 4:34
- 12-inch vinyl single (USA, Germany)
- "The Way You Love Me" (12" Hype Remix) – 7:27
- "The Way You Love Me" (Love Dub #1) – 5:25
- "The Way You Love Me" (Love Dub #2) – 3:48
- "The Way You Love Me" (12" Hype Remix Edit) – 3:41
- "The Way You Love Me" (12" Club Mix) – 6:40
- "The Way You Love Me" (Instrumental) – 5:20
Chart performance
editThe single peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Dance/Electronic Singles Sales chart, and at number five on the Dance Club Songs chart.[2] It also reached number 42 on the UK Singles Chart.[4]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1988–1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[5] | 3 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 42 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 5 |
| US Dance/Electronic Singles Sales (Billboard) | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1989) | Position |
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| United States (Billboard)[6][7] | 64 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Molanphy, Chris (July 16, 2022). "Point of No Return Edition". Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia (Podcast). Slate. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "Karyn White's Billboard singles history". Rovi Corporation / Billboard. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum: Karyn White – The Way You Love Me - RIAA Searchable Database". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 50, 1988". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ "1989 The Year in Music: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 101 (51): Y-22. December 23, 1989.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1989".
- ^ "American single certifications – Karyn White – The Way You Love Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 30, 2023.