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Rub You the Right Way

"Rub You the Right Way" is a song by American singer Johnny Gill, issued as the first single from his self-titled third album in March 1990. The single was written and produced by James Harris III & Terry Lewis. A remixed version of the song exists with a rap verse from CL Smooth.

"Rub You the Right Way"
Single by Johnny Gill
from the album Johnny Gill
ReleasedMarch 28, 1990 (1990-03-28)[1]
StudioFlyte Tyme (Edina, Minnesota)
GenreNew jack swing[2]
Length
  • 5:31 (album version)
  • 4:07 (single version)
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)James Harris III & Terry Lewis
Producer(s)
  • Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (album version)
Johnny Gill singles chronology
"Where Do We Go From Here"
(1989) 		"Rub You the Right Way"
(1990) 		"My, My, My"
(1990)

Composition

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According to Billboard, the song is about sex, more specifically a "man who offers to use his hands wisely during a night of lovin'."[3]

Chart performance

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"Rub You the Right Way" spent one week at number one on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[4][5] The single also peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.[6]

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[1] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "American single certifications – Johnny Gill – Rub You the Right Way". Recording Industry Association of America.
  2. ^ Josephs, Brian (July 20, 2012). "The 25 Best New Jack Swing Songs". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  3. ^ M. Tye Comer; Mariel Concepcion; Monica Herrera; Jessica Letkemann; Evie Nagy; David J. Prince (February 11, 2010). "The 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Johnny Gill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Johnny Gill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Johnny Gill Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  7. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 113.
  8. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1321." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 7978." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 26, 1990" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  11. ^ "Johnny Gill – Rub You the Right Way" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  12. ^ "Johnny Gill – Rub You the Right Way". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  15. ^ "1990 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 102, no. 51. December 22, 1990. p. YE-14.
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