Power of Love (Joe Simon song)
"Power of Love" | |
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Single by Joe Simon | |
Released | 1972 |
Genre | Soul |
Label | Spring |
"Power Of Love" is a 1972 song recorded by Joe Simon. The single was his second to hit #1 on the R&B charts, where it was at the top spot for two weeks. "Power Of Love" also made it into the Top 20 on the Pop charts, where it was one of Simon's most successful crossover singles.[1] Billboard ranked it as the No. 83 song for 1972.[2] "Power of Love" was by written by Joe Simon along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.[3]
Chart positions
Charts | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 11 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles | 1 (two weeks) |
Preceded by "I'm Still In Love With You" by Al Green |
Billboard's Hot Soul Singles number one single August 26, 1972 - September 2, 1972 (two weeks) |
Succeeded by "Back Stabbers" by The O'Jays |
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 529.
- ↑ Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1972
- ↑ Bronson, Fred (1993). The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books:Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. p. 105.