My First Night with You

"My First Night with You"
Single by Mýa
from the album Mýa
Released April 13, 1999
Format Maxi single, Cassette, CD single, CD5
Recorded 1998
Silent Sounds Studios
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre R&B, pop
Length 5:38 (album version)
4:29 (Ric Wake Remix)
Label Interscope
Writer(s) Babyface, Diane Warren
Producer(s) Daryl Simmons
Mýa singles chronology
"Somebody Like Me"
(1999)		 "My First Night with You"
(1999)		 "The Best of Me"
(2000)

"My First Night with You" is a ballad by American recording artist Mýa. It served as Harrison's third and final single from her self-titled debut studio album. The song was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Diane Warren. Originally featured on Deborah Cox's self-titled studio album (1995), Harrison re-recorded the track for her studio album. The album's version was produced by Daryl Simmons, allowing Harrison to put her own spin on the record, while the Ric Wake pop-produced version was marketed at pop and adult contemporary radio. The lyrics of the ballad speak of a non-sexual experience with a man.

The song received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, some of whom noted the thinness of Harrison's voice. "My First Night with You" became a top forty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles chart, peaking at number twenty-eight. The single was not given a international release.

The song's accompanying music video was directed by G. Thomas Ferguson and University Music CEO Haqq Islam. It featured a cameo by Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs portraying Harrison’s father.

Reception

Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review:

"It's hard to go wrong at pop radio these days with either Diane Warren or Babyface on your side, and here the two ably join forces for a gentle love ballad about that unforgettable first night together. Two mixes are offered on the promo single, a glistening pop video version, produced by Ric Wake, and a more R&B-oriented album version from Daryl Simmons. While notably different, either would suit the pop side of radio, which is sure to give this a careful listen. Mya's voice is not the most robust around and this song perhaps makes that clearer than before but 'My First Night With You' totally works that Backstreet Boys-ballad vibe that's so hot right now. For that reason and in light of the song's universal lyric about the first touch of love, it's quite likely that the song could continue this budding artist's hot streak, even crossing her over to AC."[1]

Chart performance

In the United States, "My First Night with You" debuted at number ninety on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated the week of March 20, 1999.[2] It ascended from 90–66 in its second week in the issue dated the week of March 27, 1999.[3] The song reached its peak at number twenty-eight in the issue dated the week of April 17, 1999 ascending 46–28.[4] It spent a total of 14 consecutive weeks on the chart and Harrison's second single with a short life span on the Hot 100 behind "Fallen" (2003) with 12 consecutive weeks. It performed equally on the Hot R&B Singles chart. The song made its debut at number eighty-nine in the week of March 13, 1999.[5] It rose from 85–35 in its second week on the chart, in the week of March 20, 1999.[6] It spent 19 consecutive weeks on the chart. "My First Night with You" reached its peak at number twenty-eight in the week of April 17, 1999. It became Harrison's third consecutive solo top 40 hit on both charts.

Music video

Background and development

In the video, Mýa tries to convince her father that her date is a good guy before they head out for a big night on the town. The whirlwind evening concludes with Mýa and her beau falling asleep on a beach. The clip included an appearance by rapper Saafir, whom audiences may recognize from his small role as Harold in 1993's "Menace II Society".[7]

Track listings and formats

U.S. 7" single[8]
A. "My First Night with You" – 4:30
B. "Baby It's Yours" – 4:29
U.S. maxi single[9]
  1. "My First Night With You" (Ric Wake version) – 4:30
  2. "My First Night With You" (Fernando G's Extended Vox) – 6:07
  3. "My First Night With You" (Soul Solution Extended Vox) – 9:56
  4. "Mi Primera Vez" – 4:30
U.S. CD single[10]
  1. "My First Night with You" (Ric Wake version) – 4:30
  2. "Baby It's Yours" – 4:30

Charts

Charts (1999) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[11] 28
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[11] 28
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40[11] 9
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[11] 26

Year-end charts

Chart (1999) Position
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[12] 100

Credits

Release history

Country Date
United States April 13, 1999
Europe

References

  1. ↑ "Single Review". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
  2. ↑ "Hot 100 Week of March 20, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  3. ↑ "Hot 100 Week of March 27, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  4. ↑ "Hot 100 Week of April 17, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  5. ↑ "Hot R&B Singles Week of March 13, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  6. ↑ "Hot R&B Singles Week of March 20, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  7. ↑ "Mya Explains Waking Up In Time For New Video". MTV. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
  8. ↑ "Mýa* – My First Night With You(Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  9. ↑ "Mýa* – My First Night With You(CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  10. ↑ "Mýa* – My First Night With You(CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-02-26.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Mya > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
  12. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Year-End)". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-04-06.

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