"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" | ||||
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Single by Karyn White | ||||
from the album Karyn White | ||||
B-side | "Language of Love" | |||
Released | January 2, 1989 | |||
Recorded | March–April 1988 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 5:49 (Album Version) 4:30 (Edited Version) | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
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Karyn White singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
- 7" vinyl single (UK)
- "Superwoman (Edit)" - 4:30
- "The Way You Love Me (Edit)" - 3:45
- 12" vinyl single (UK)
- "Superwoman (Long Version)"
- "Superwoman (7" Version)" - 4:30
- "The Way You Love Me (New York Groove Edit)"
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1988–89) | Peak position |
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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 |
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US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Gladys Knight version
"Superwoman" | ||||
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Single by Gladys Knight featuring Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle | ||||
from the album Good Woman | ||||
B-side | "License to Kill" | |||
Released | 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1991, 1996 | |||
Genre | Soul | |||
Label | MCA Records MCT17841 | |||
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Producer(s) | Michael J. Powell | |||
Gladys Knight singles chronology | ||||
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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
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard) | 19 |
References
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