Seven Days (Mary J. Blige song)
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| Single by Mary J. Blige featuring George Benson | ||||
| from the album Share My World | ||||
| Released | July 22, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Studio | Battery Studios (Chicago) | |||
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| Length | 5:09 (album version) 3:57 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Malik Pendleton | |||
| Producer(s) | Malik Pendleton | |||
| Mary J. Blige featuring George Benson singles chronology | ||||
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"Seven Days" is a song written and produced by Malik Pendleton and released as a single by American singer Mary J. Blige as the fourth release off her 1997 album Share My World on March 20, 1998. The song is the fourth and final single from MCA Records. The song is supported with a guitar solo from guitarist George Benson.
The song talks about a woman going through a dilemma in a relationship with a man who had been her best friend before a game of "truth or dare" led to them experiencing a relationship that has left Blige and the man in question at a crossroads of how to address each other.
Blige gave a memorable performance of "Seven Days" at the 25th American Music Awards, again with a guitar solo from Benson, and Blige picked up an award for "Favorite Soul/R&B Album" for the single's parent album Share My World.
Track listings
- CD & 12" Vinyl[1]
- "Seven Days" (Radio Edit) - 3:57
- "Seven Days" (Remix) - 5:36
- "Round and Round" (Brooklyn Funk R&B Bump Mix) - 5:28
- "Round and Round" (Brooklyn Funk B-Boy Mix) - 6:15
Music video
The music video (which premiered in September 1997) was directed by Steve Willis and features George Benson towards the end playing a guitar. Throughout the video, Blige sings in many places; many scenes where she is singing include in the car in which she is driving down the street, in the bed, in her bedroom, and in her condo. Her love interest is featured prominently throughout the video with her as well especially in the scenes where they are sitting on opposite sides of the bed or while watching television where two people are kissing.
Charts
| Chart (1997-98) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 71 |
| U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay | 3 |
