Oh, People
1986 single by Patti LaBelle
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"Oh, People" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by Andy Goldmark and Bruce Roberts for her eighth studio album Winner in You (1986), while production was helmed by Richard Perry. Issued as the album's second single, it was released by MCA Records on June 30, 1986 in the United States. The song is a socially conscious anthem with lyrics pleading to individuals to unite and "build the world we want together."
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| Single by Patti LaBelle | ||||
| from the album Winner in You | ||||
| B-side | "Love Attack" | |||
| Released | June 30, 1986 | |||
| Length | 5:19 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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| Producer | Richard Perry | |||
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Chart performance
The song was a moderate success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart while also reaching number 26 in the United Kingdom. It also reached several European charts peaking at number 31 in the Netherlands (AKA the Dutch singles chart) and number 36 in New Zealand.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oh, People" | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Love Attack" | 4:12 |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Winner in You.[1]
- Patti LaBelle – executive producer
- Andy Goldmark – associate producer, writer
- Richard Perry – producer
- Bruce Roberts – associate producer, writer
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[2] | 24 |
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[3] | 35 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 31 |
| Germany (GfK)[5] | 32 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 36 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 26 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 29 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 7 |
