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1996 single by Brandy, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Tamia
"Missing You " is a song recorded by American singers Brandy , Gladys Knight , Tamia and Chaka Khan in 1996. The song was used to promote the 1996 motion picture Set It Off . It was written and produced by Gordon Chambers and Barry Eastmond and released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the movie on August 6, 1996 through Elektra Records .
The collaboration peaked at number two in New Zealand and reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as number ten on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It gave Tamia her highest-charting single at the time and become one of the biggest hit singles of the 1990s for both Knight and Khan. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards , "Missing You" was nominated for a Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals .[1]
Background
"Missing You" was written by musicians Barry Eastmond and Gordon Chambers .[2] Eastmond was handpicked by Elektra Records CEO Sylvia Rhone to produce a song for the Set It Off motion picture.[2] He wrote much of the song after watching a rough cut of the film in Los Angeles, California .[2]
Music video
A music video for "Missing You" was filmed by F. Gary Gray , director of Set It Off . The video portrays Brandy , Tamia , Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight performing in different landscapes each.[3] Brandy is in the middle of a grassy field under a tree; Tamia is in the middle of a wheat field; Knight is on a covered bridge overlooking a stream; and Khan is on top of a cliff overlooking an ocean shore.[3] It also features scenes from the 1996 film.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
References
^ "Nominees for 39th annual Grammy Awards" . United Press International . February 25, 1997. Retrieved February 17, 2020 .
^ a b c Smtih, Shawnee (May 2, 1998). "Luck Was A 'Lady' For Eastmond" . Billboard . Retrieved December 29, 2015 .
^ a b c Porter, Nina (January 25, 2000). The Brandy Star Profile . Master Dance Tones .
^ "Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan – Missing You" . Top 40 Singles . Retrieved May 23, 2011.
^ "Brandy Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 23, 2011.
^ "Brandy Chart History (Adult Contemporary)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 23, 2011.
^ "Brandy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 23, 2011.
^ "Brandy Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard . Retrieved November 30, 2017.
^ "End of Year Charts 1996" . Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved November 19, 2019 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications – Brandy/Tamia/Gladys Knight/Chaka Khan – Missing You" . Recorded Music NZ .
^ "Best-Selling Records of 1996" . Billboard . 109 (3). BPI Communications Inc.: 61 January 18, 1997. ISSN 0006-2510 . Retrieved May 8, 2015 .
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