Friends (Jody Watley song)
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"Friends" | ||
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Single by Jody Watley featuring Eric B. & Rakim | ||
from the album Larger than Life | ||
Released | 1989 | |
Genre | Pop | |
Length | 4:30 | |
Label | MCA | |
Writer(s) | André Cymone, Jody Watley | |
Producer(s) | André Cymone | |
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Jody Watley featuring Eric B. & Rakim singles chronology | ||
Real Love (1989) |
Friends (1989) |
Everything (1989) |
"Friends" was the second single from Jody Watley's second album, Larger Than Life. "Friends" like her previous single "Real Love" became a multi-format top 10 smash, reaching the top ten of the pop, R&B and dance charts, as well as being her biggest single in the UK since her debut "Looking for a New Love". The song was one of the first ever to feature a rap artist (Eric B & Rakim) and a singer.
"Friends" appeared in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the week of July 8, 1989, ascending 54-40. Seven weeks later, the single peaked at #9 for one week.