Superwoman (Karyn White song)

"Superwoman" is a song by R&B singer Karyn White, released as the second single from her self-titled debut album in January 1989. It was her second U.S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight, and her second U.S. R&B number-one hit, holding that position for three weeks.[1] It also earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

"Superwoman"
Single by Karyn White
from the album Karyn White
B-side"Language of Love"
ReleasedJanuary 2, 1989
RecordedMarch–April 1988
GenreR&B
Length5:49 (Album Version)
4:30 (Edited Version)
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • L.A. Reid
  • Babyface
  • Daryl Simmons
Karyn White singles chronology
"The Way You Love Me"
(1988)
"Superwoman"
(1989)
"Love Saw It"
(1989)

Track listing

7" vinyl single (UK)
  1. "Superwoman (Edit)" - 4:30
  2. "The Way You Love Me (Edit)" - 3:45
12" vinyl single (UK)
  1. "Superwoman (Long Version)"
  2. "Superwoman (7" Version)" - 4:30
  3. "The Way You Love Me (New York Groove Edit)"

Charts

Weekly charts

Karyn White version
Chart (1988–89)Peak
position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2]16
UK Singles (OCC)[3]11
US Billboard Hot 100[4]8
US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[5]1
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[6]
[7]
12
US Radio & Records CHR/Pop Airplay Chart[8]9

Year-end charts

Chart (1989)Position
US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[9]1

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10]Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Gladys Knight version

"Superwoman"
Single by Gladys Knight featuring Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle
from the album Good Woman
B-side"License to Kill"
Released1996
Recorded1991, 1996
GenreSoul
LabelMCA Records
MCT17841
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael J. Powell
Gladys Knight singles chronology
"Men"
(1991)
"Superwoman"
(1996)
"Meet Me in the Middle"
(1996)

In 1996, a version by Gladys Knight featuring Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle[11] was featured on Knight's Good Woman album and released as a single. It reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

Charts

Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle version
Chart (1996)Peak position
US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)19

References