In Harm's Way (BeBe Winans song)
| "In Harm's Way" | |
|---|---|
| Song by BeBe Winans | |
| from the album BeBe Winans | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Label | Atlantic 2-84035 |
| Composers | BeBe Winans, Rhett Lawrence and Margaret Bell-Byars |
| Producer | Rhett Lawrence |
"In Harm's Way" is a 1997 single by BeBe Winans. It registered on multiple charts that year.
Background
The song was written by Margaret Bell-Byars. It was recorded by BeBe Winans and was released on Atlantic 2-84035 in 1997.[1][2]
At one stage, BeBe Winans' manager Jill Siegel suggested that the video for "In Harm's Way" be directed by Denzel Washington.[3] Washington ended up directing the video.[4]
Reception
The single was reviewed in the 20 September issue of Billboard. It was positive with the reviewer writing that BeBe Winans delivered a smooth and soulful slow jam with an infusion of a warmth and honesty. The potential to interest both mature and youthful listeners was also mentioned.[5]
Airplay
Video
For the week of 26 October 1997, "In Harm's Way" was an Add On at VH1 Music First.[6]
Charts
Billboard
For the week of 1 November 1997, the single debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.[7] It also debuted at No. 25 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart.[8]
The song eventually peaked at No. 83 on the Hot 100.[9]
Hits
For the week of 21 November, the single debuted at No. 50 on the Hits Sizzling Singles Top 50 chart,[10] and No. 25 on the Hits Urban Adult Top 25 chart.[11]
References
- ↑ Discogs - BeBe Winans – In Harm's Way
- ↑ Billboard, November 1, 1997 - Page 24 R&B SINGLES A-Z, 39 IN HARM'S WAY (EMI Blackwood, BMI/WB, BMI/Rhett Rhyme. ASCAP/Margaret Bell-Byars Designee. BM))
- ↑ Billboard, November 8, 1997 - Page 43 Songwriters & Publishers ARTISTS & MUSIC, EMI Publishing Moving Into A&R Co. Expands Role To Include Record Production BY JIM BESSMAN
- ↑ Cross Rhythms, Published in the CR Mag 41 Wednesday 1st October 1997 - Denzel Washington to direct video for BeBe Winans
- ↑ Billboard, September 20, 1997 - Page 68 Reviews & Previews, SINGLES EDITED BY LARRY FLICK, R&B, BEBE WINANS In Harm's Way (4:21)
- ↑ Billboard, November 8, 1997 - Page 90 Billboard Video Monitor, VH1 ** NEW ONS**, BeBe Winans, In Harm's Way
- ↑ Billboard, November 1, 1997 - Page 21 THIS WEEK 39, NEW >, WKS. ON CHART 1, IN HARMS WAY, R.LAWRENCE (B. WINANS, R.LAWRENCE, M.BELL-BYARS) BEBE WINANS
- ↑ Billboard, November 1, 1997 - Page 101 BUBBLING UNDER HOT 100 SINGLES, THIS WEEK 25, LAST WEEK -, WEEKS ON 1, IN HARM'S WAY BEBE WINANS (ATLANTIC)
- ↑ Billboard - BeBe Winans, In Harm's Way BeBe Winans, DEBUT DATE 11/22/97, PEAK POS. 83
- ↑ Hits, November 21, 1997 Volume 11 Issue 570 - Page 63 Jamz Sizzling Singles The Top 50 Week Of November 21, 1997, TOP SPINZ, TW 50, BEBE WINANS In Harm's Way, Atlantic/Atl G
- ↑ Hits, November 21, 1997 Volume 11 Issue 570 - Page 71 Jamz Urban Adult Singles Week Of November 21, 1997 2W (--), LW (--), TW (25), BEBE WINANS In Harm's Way, Atlantic/Atl G
External links
- Discogs - BeBe Winans – In Harm's Way
- Bebe Winans channel, Oct 11, 2014 - In Harm's Way (audio)
- Jules Kain Music channel, Jun 11, 2008 - BeBe Winans - In Harms Way (video)