You Put a Move on My Heart

"You Put a Move on My Heart"
Song by Mica Paris from the album Whisper a Prayer
Genre
Length 6:06
Label Columbia
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Rod Temperton

"You Put a Move on My Heart" is a song by British recording artist Mica Paris, written and produced by Rod Temperton for her third studio Whisper a Prayer (1993).

Quincy Jones version

"You Put a Move on My Heart"
Single by Quincy Jones and Tamia
from the album Q's Jook Joint
B-side "Let the Good Times Roll"
Released September 17, 1995 (original)
April 1998 (re-released on Tamia's self-titled debut studio album)
Format CD single
Recorded 1994
Genre
Length 6:13
Label
Writer(s) Rod Temperton
Producer(s) Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones and Tamia singles chronology
"You Put a Move on My Heart"
(1995)		 "Slow Jams"
(1995)

In 1994, Canadian singer Tamia performed at a multiple sclerosis benefit in Aspen, Colorado when she met music manager, Lionel Richie's ex-wife Brenda Richie, who was co-sponsoring the event and introduced herself to Tamia after the show.[1] A few months later, Tamia, who was being courted by Warner Bros. Records at the time, called Richie to say that she was coming to Los Angeles for a photo session, resulting in her lasting stay and a management deal with Richie.[1]

Weeks later, Richie arranged for her to perform at a star-studded party that she held for singer Luther Vandross.[1] Her performance reportedly impressed all in attendance, including veteran producer Quincy Jones, who later offered her the chance to appear on his album Q's Jook Joint (1995).[1] Overwhelmed by his offer, Tamia recorded vocals for "You Put a Move on My Heart", which Jones later selected as the album's first single.[2] A moderate commercial success, the collaboration earned acclaim from critics; it was later nominated for a Grammy Award.[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1995) Peak
position
scope="row"US Billboard Hot 100[4] 98
scope="row"US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 16

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Canadian-born Bombshell". Vibe. Google Books. 1998-06-01. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Quincy Jones Introduces Singer Tamia On New Album". Jet. Google Books. 1995-11-13. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Complete List of Nominees". Los Angeles Times. 1998-01-08. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Tamia – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Tamia. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  5. ↑ "Tamia – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Tamia. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
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