Willing to Forgive
Appearance
"Willing to Forgive" | ||||
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Single by Aretha Franklin | ||||
from the album Greatest Hits: 1980–1994 | ||||
B-side | "Honey" | |||
Released | May 1994 | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Arista | |||
Songwriter(s) | Babyface, Daryl Simmons | |||
Producer(s) | Babyface, Simmons | |||
Aretha Franklin singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Willing to Forgive" on YouTube |
"Willing to Forgive" is a song by Aretha Franklin from her album, Greatest Hits: 1980–1994. The song, produced by Babyface and Daryl Simmons, became a hit in the U.S. in 1994. It reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart. It also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching number 17.[1] On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Willing to Forgive" peaked at number 49.
Critical reception
Music & Media wrote about the song: "Whereas most contemporary dance singers give everything at the wrong time, Aretha wonderfully restrains herself on this entrancing ballad. It's all about dosing your vocal power."[2]
Chart history
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] | 49 |
UK (The Official Charts Company)[4] | 17 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 26 |
US Billboard R&B | 5 |
US Billboard Adult Contemporary | 22 |
US Cash Box Top 100 [6] | 41 |
References
- ^ "Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. June 25, 1994. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. June 11, 1994. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. July 9, 1994. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ "Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. June 25, 1994. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- ^ "Cash Box Top 100 Singles". August 6, 1994.
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