Prince (December 14, 1979) I Wanna Be Your Lover / Just As Long As We’re Together – Single 7 UK
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- Dec 14, 1979
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Updated: May 27
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is the lead single from Prince’s self-titled second album Prince. The UK release featured "Just As Long As We’re Together" as the B-side and helped introduce Prince to British audiences.
RELEASE DETAILS
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Country: UK
Released: 14 December 1979
Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco
Length: 2:57 (Edit)
A-Side: I Wanna Be Your Lover (Edit) (2:57)
B-Side: Just As Long As We’re Together (Edit) (3:25)
Catalogue #: UK: K 17537
THE STORY A catchy, upbeat funk-disco track with infectious hooks, lush synths, and Prince’s signature falsetto vocals. The UK B-side is an edited version of the smooth ballad from his debut album For You.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This UK 7" single was released in a generic Warner Bros. company bag. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 19 January 1980, peaking at No. 41 and spending 3 weeks on the chart. A contemporary review in Blues & Soul magazine (issue 293, 18 Dec 1979) gave it a strong rating of 5, praising Prince’s multi-instrumental talent and describing the song as a fine example of contemporary soul with convincing falsetto and danceable backing..
International Variants (1979)
Italy – Warner Bros. – 1979
PACKAGING & VISUALS
Standard UK Warner Bros. company sleeve (generic bag). The center label features the classic WB design with "Made in UK" text and full production credits.
PERSONNEL
Prince — all vocals and instruments, producer, arranger
CHARTS (UK)
UK Singles Chart
(BMRB) — Peak: 41
Chart run (3 weeks):
SOURCES
Prince Vault, Warner Bros. UK single label, Blues & Soul magazine review (Dec 1979), Official UK Charts Company.
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