Temporary Lovers
1989 song by The Controllers
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"Temporary Lovers" (aka "Temporary Lover") was a 1989 single for US group, The Controllers. The song was included on their album that was released the same year.
| "Temporary Lovers" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Controllers | |
| A-side | "Temporary Lovers" |
| B-side | "Temporary Lovers (Instrumental)" |
| Released | 1989 |
| Length | 3:56 |
| Label | Capitol B-44329 |
| Songwriter | D. Spencer, Jr. - S. Sims |
| Producers | Donnell Spencer Jr. and Sam Sims |
Background
The song was written by Donnell Spencer and Sam Sims and included on The Controllers' seventh album, Just in Time which was released in 1989.[1] It was produced and arranged by Donnell Spencer, Jr. and Sam Sims for D.S. Coda Productions.[2] It was released in May, 1989.[3]
The video clip for the song was directed by Rupert Wainwright.[4]
Credited musicians
- Drums (programming) - Donnell Spencer
- Guitar - Allen Hinds
- Keyboards - Donnell Spencer
- Keyboards - Sam Sims
- Programming - Donnell Spencer
- Background Vocals - Sam Sims
- Background Vocals - Donnell Spencer
- Background Vocals - Darrell Coleman
.[5]
Reception
As mentioned in the April 7 issue of BRE Magazine, Tony Brown of WBLX-FM in Mobile, Alabama said that the record was something different this time but had the same adult flavoring which would attract a younger audience. He also mentioned that it would satisfy the loyal following of the group. [6]
Airplay
Significant action for the single was reported by Radio & Records in the publication's March 17 issue, noting light adds on a variety of radio stations.[7]
The March 31 issue of The Gavin Report had thirty three reports and seven adds for the song on the Up & Coming list.[8]
Chart
By May 12, 1989, the single had been in the BRE Singles Chart for eight weeks when it reached its peak position at No. 46.[9] The single made its debut at No. 77 on the Cash Box Top R&B Singles chart on the week of April 8, 1989.[10] It peaked at No. 53 the week of April 22, where it spent two weeks at that position.[11][12]
For the week of May 13, 1989, the single debuted in the Airplay section at No. 39 of the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.[13] It peaked at No. 89 on the main Billboard chart that year.[14]