Song#: 0396
Date: 11/08/1980
Debut: 80
Peak: 18
Weeks: 21
Genre: R&B
Pop Bits: Tierra was basically a spin-off band from the L.A. chicano-rock/soul band El Chicano. That group placed a few songs on the pop chart including 1970's "Viva Tirado, Pt. 1" (#28). This first single from Tierra's third album "City Nights" performed a bit better and became their best pop effort. The song also reached #9 on the R&B chart.
ReduxReview: This is an okay song. It's smooth and a nice listen, but there is nothing here that really sticks in my ear. The original version (see below) is the same way. It is a pleasant listen (except that spoken word section) and they perform it well, but it is not reeling me in. Bland R&B.
ReduxRating: 4/10
Trivia: This song, written by the famous Gamble & Huff team, was a remake of the 1967 chart song by The Intruders. Their version peaked at #48 pop and #9 R&B (same as the Tierra version).
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Chart Run: 80 - 71 - 59 - 49 - 42 - 38 - 33 - 29 - 29 - 27 - 23 - 22 - 20 - 19 - 19 - 18 - 18 - 28 - 34 - 39 - 92
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