"You Bring Me Up" | ||||
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Single by K-Ci & JoJo | ||||
from the album Love Always | ||||
Released | May 27, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:23 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gerald Baillergeau, Cedric R Hailey, Joel Hailey | |||
Producer(s) | Gerald Ballergeau, Victor Merritt | |||
K-Ci & JoJo singles chronology | ||||
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"You Bring Me Up" is a song recorded by American R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo. The track was written by Big Yam, Victor Merrit, Joel Hailey, and Cedric Hailey for K-Ci & JoJo's debut album, Love Always (1997).
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [1] | 89 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [2] | 15 |
Scotland (OCC) [3] | 75 |
UK Singles (OCC) [4] | 21 |
UK Dance (OCC) [5] | 31 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [6] | 6 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] | 26 |
US Dance Music/Maxi-Single ( Billboard ) [8] | 20 |
US R&B/Hip Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] | 7 |
US Rhythmic Top 40 ( Billboard ) [8] | 34 |
Chart (1997) | Position |
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UK Urban ( Music Week ) [9] | 17 |
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