Perfect Gentleman (Wyclef Jean song)
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"Perfect Gentleman" is the third single released from American recording artist Wyclef Jean's second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book. It features a guest verse by rapper and co-writer Hope Harris.[2] In the United States, the song reached number one hundred and eight on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop, and failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, "Perfect Gentleman" peaked at number four in the United Kingdom, where the single was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.[3][4]
The song cites Chris Rock's spoken-word piece "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)".
Cover versions
"Perfect Gentleman" was covered by the reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid on their 2003 LP Everything You Need.
Music video
The music video was shot in Washington D.C and features a scene outside The White House. The video shows Jean in a large ballroom, performing the song to the crowd. It later features Jean as a college dean, outlining his plans for being the Perfect Gentleman.
Chart positions and certifications
Weekly charts
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5] | 13 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] | 7 | |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] | 2 | |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[8] | 8 | |
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[9] | 6 | |
| Invalid chart entered Germany2 | 7 | |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 7 | |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 33 | |
| Norway (VG-lista)[12] | 7 | |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 34 | |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[14] | 4 | |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 17 | |
| UK Singles (OCC)[16] | 4 | |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 8 | |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[18] | 21 | |
| 2013 | UK Dance (OCC)[19] | 18 |
| artist is MANDATORY FOR UKsinglesbyname | 70 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[20] | 75 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] | 32 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[22] | 26 |
Track listing
- UK CD Single (671052 2)
- "Perfect Gentleman" (LP version) – 4:09
- "Perfect Gentleman" (Vinyl remix) (feat. Xzibit and King Yellowman) – 4:38
- "Perfect Gentleman" (Kelly G House mix) – 8:25
- "Perfect Gentleman" (CD-ROM video) – 4:15
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Hope (5) Discography
- ^ http://www.polyhex.com/music/chartruns/chartruns.php
- ^ http://www.bpi.co.uk/platinum/platinumright.asp?rq=search_plat&r_id=29578
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman". Tracklisten. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Hits of the World". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media: 43. August 4, 2001. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 34, 2001". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman". VG-lista. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean – Perfect Gentleman". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop: May 12, 2001". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "JAHRESHITPARADE 2001" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Årslista Singlar - År 2001". hitlistan.se. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ "Year-end 2001" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved May 24, 2014.