Weak (SWV song)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Weak"
"Weak" cover
Single by SWV
from the album It's About Time
Released 1993
Format CD single, Cassette single, 7" vinyl
Recorded 1992
Genre R&B
Length 4:51
Label RCA
Writer(s) Brian Alexander Morgan
Producer(s) Brian Alexander Morgan
Chart positions
  • #1 U.S.
  • #1 U.S. R&B
SWV singles chronology
"I'm so Into You"
(1993)
"Weak"
(1993)
"Right Here/Human Nature'"
(1993)

"Weak" is a R&B ballad recorded by vocal girl group SWV for their 1992 debut album It's About Time. It was written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, who composed the lyrics based upon his feelings towards R&B singer Chanté Moore.

The song was released as the third single from SWV's album, following the top ten success of "I'm so Into You," an upbeat track. "Weak" hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in summer 1993 for two weeks and is one of SWV's biggest U.S. chart-toppers. It also topped the R&B chart for two weeks. Their follow-up, "Right Here/Human Nature", peaked at number two. This song also includes Rap Vocals by a then young and unknown Pharrell Williams. Teen singer JoJo recorded a cover of "Weak" in 2004, which was not as big a hit as the original.

Preceded by
"That's the Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson
Billboard Hot 100 number one single
July 10, 1993- July 17, 1993
Succeeded by
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by UB40
Preceded by
"Knockin' Da Boots" by H-Town
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks number one single
July 3, 1993
Succeeded by
"Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag Team