"Stone Cold Gentleman" | ||||
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Single by Ralph Tresvant featuring Bobby Brown | ||||
from the album Ralph Tresvant | ||||
B-side | "Rated R" | |||
Released | March 8, 1991 [1] | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
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Label | MCA | |||
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"Stone Cold Gentleman" on YouTube |
"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant,issued as the second single from his eponymous debut album. It originally appeared on the album under the title "Stone Cold Gentleman (Rizz's Interlude)", [3] but the title was shortened for commercial release. [5] The song features a rap from fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991. [6]
The official music video for the song was directed by Lionel C. Martin. [7]
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [8] | 83 |
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) [9] | 78 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [10] | 34 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [11] | 3 |
Chart (1991) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [12] | 56 |
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