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The song was a major hit and reached number one on the Urban radio airplay and Dance/Club play charts. On other
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535:List of number-one dance hits (United States)
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838:. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
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217:. It clocks in at 12:16, but the
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156:Sheila E. singles chronology
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590:. Record Research. p. 522.
572:. Record Research. p. 232.
342:Steph Birnbaum – backing vocals
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1043:1985 songs
1022:Categories
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541:References
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949:Singles
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