Perfect Combination/Heartbreak Look

Last updated
"Perfect Combination/Heartbreak Look"
Stacy Lattisaw Johnny Gill - Perfect Combination single cover.jpg
Single by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill
from the album Perfect Combination
A-side "Perfect Combination"
B-side "Heartbreak Look" [1]
ReleasedJanuary 24, 1984 (1984-01-24)
Recorded1983
Genre R&B
Length4:09("Perfect Combination")
5:33("Heartbreak Look")
Label Cotillion
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Narada Michael Walden
  • Preston Glass [4]
Johnny Gill singles chronology
"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby"
(1983)
""Perfect Combination" / "Heartbreak Look""
(1984)
"Block Party"
(1984)
Stacy Lattisaw chronology
Million Dollar Babe
(1983)
Perfect Combination"/"Heartbreak Look
(1984)
Block Party
(1984)

"Perfect Combination" / "Heartbreak Look" is a song performed by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill, issued as the lead single from their collaboration album Perfect Combination . Released in 1984, the single peaked at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100; [5] becoming Gill's first single to appear on the chart. [6]

Contents

Chart positions

Chart (1984) [3] Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 75
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks ( Billboard )10

Related Research Articles

Johnny Gill American R&B singer and actor

Johnny Gill Jr. is an American singer and actor. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B/pop group New Edition and was also a member of the supergroup called LSG, with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. Gill has released eight solo albums, three albums with New Edition, two albums with LSG, and one collaborative album with Stacy Lattisaw.

I Dont Have the Heart

"I Don't Have the Heart" is a song written by Allan Rich and Jud Friedman and recorded by American R&B recording artist James Ingram. It is Ingram's only number-one single as a solo artist on the US Billboard Hot 100, and his second number-one single overall, since the Patti Austin-featured "Baby, Come to Me", which topped the Hot 100 in 1983. Ingram received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991 for the song.

<i>Johnny Gill</i> (1983 album) 1983 studio album by Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill is the 1983 debut studio album by American singer Johnny Gill, released on April 6, 1983 by Cotillion Records. The album was produced by Freddie Perren. It did not chart in the United States; however, the album's two singles, "Super Love" and "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", peaked at number 29 and number 57 on the Billboard R&B chart, respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vapors (song)</span> 1988 single by Biz Markie

"Vapors" is a song co-written and performed by American hip hop musician Biz Markie, issued as the fifth single from his debut studio album Goin' Off. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1988.

<i>Perfect Combination</i> 1984 studio album by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill

Perfect Combination is a collaboration album by American contemporary R&B singers Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill, released on February 13, 1984, via Cotillion Records. The album peaked at number 139 on the Billboard 200. Three singles were released from the album: "Perfect Combination" / "Heartbreak Look", "Block Party" and a cover of the Shirelles' "Baby It's You". "Perfect Combination" / "Heartbreak Look" was the only single from the album to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 75 in 1984.

Where Do We Go from Here (Stacy Lattisaw song) 1989 single by Stacy Lattisaw featuring Johnny Gill

"Where Do We Go from Here" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Stacy Lattisaw, issued as the second single from her ninth studio album What You Need. The song features vocals from frequent collaborator Johnny Gill. Released in 1989, it peaked at #1 for two weeks on the Billboard R&B chart in 1990.

"Block Party" is a song performed by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill from their duet album Perfect Combination. The song was written by Narada Michael Walden, who also wrote her uptempo 1980 single "Jump to the Beat". It entered three Billboard charts in total.

Lady (DAngelo song) 1996 single by DAngelo

Lady is a song co-written, co-produced and performed by American neo soul singer D'Angelo, issued as the third single from his debut studio album Brown Sugar. A remixed version of the song was also released, featuring vocals from American hip hop musician AZ. Separate music videos were created for both versions of the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Johnny Gill discography</span>

The discography of Johnny Gill, an American R&B singer, consists of eight solo studio albums, thirty-seven singles, and three official compilation albums. In addition to solo albums, he has recorded one duet album with Stacy Lattisaw, as well as three albums as a member of New Edition and two albums as a member of supergroup LSG. Gill is also a member of supergroup Heads of State, but the group has yet to release an album.

Super Love (Johnny Gill song) 1983 single by Johnny Gill

"Super Love" is a song performed by Johnny Gill. It is the opening track on his first eponymous album and was issued as the album's first single. The song peaked at #29 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1983.

"Half Crazy" is a song performed by Johnny Gill. It is the opening track on his second studio album Chemistry and was issued as the album's lead single. Released in 1984, the single peaked at #26 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1985.

Cant Wait Til Tomorrow 1985 single by Johnny Gill

"Can't Wait Til Tomorrow" is a song performed by Johnny Gill, issued as the second and final single from his second studio album Chemistry. The single peaked at #49 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1985.

<i>What You Need</i> (Stacy Lattisaw album) 1989 studio album by Stacy Lattisaw

What You Need is the tenth studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Stacy Lattisaw, released October 17, 1989 via Motown Records. It did not chart on the Billboard 200, but it peaked at #16 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was also Lattisaw's final album before she retired from the music industry.

Word to the Mutha! 1991 single by Bell Biv DeVoe featuring Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill

"Word to the Mutha!" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe. It originally appeared on their debut studio album Poison under the title "Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny !", but the title was shortened and a remixed version of the song was issued as the only official single from the group's remix album WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album. The song features vocals from Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. It was the first recorded song to feature all six members of New Edition. Brown, Tresvant and Gill are credited separately on the single, rather than collectively as New Edition.

Gloria (Enchantment song)

"Gloria" is a song performed by American R&B group Enchantment, issued as the second single from the group's eponymous debut album. It was written by lead singer Emanuel Johnson with frequent collaborator Michael Stokes; and was produced by Stokes. The song was the group's biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #25 in 1977.

Above the Rim (song) 1993 single by Bell Biv DeVoe

"Above the Rim" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as the official lead single from the group's second studio album Hootie Mack. The song contains a sample of "South Bronx" by Boogie Down Productions and "Blind Alley" by The Emotions. and it peaked at #81 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1993.

I Love You Babe 1986 single by Babyface

"I Love You Babe" is a song written, co-produced and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Babyface, issued as the lead single from his debut studio album Lovers. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1987.

What If (Babyface song) 2001 single by Babyface

"What If" is a song written, co-produced and performed by American contemporary R&B musician Babyface, issued as the second official single from his sixth studio album Face2Face. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Are U Still Down</span> 1998 single by Jon B. featuring 2Pac

"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States. The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.

So Very Hard to Go 1973 single by Tower of Power

"So Very Hard to Go" is a torch song performed by American rhythm and blues band Tower of Power, issued as the second single from their eponymous third album. It was produced by the band and written by band members Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka, with Lenny Williams performing the vocals. The song is the band's biggest hit to date in the United States, peaking at No. 17 on the Hot 100 on 28 July 1973 and No. 4 on KHJ on 31 July 1973.

References

  1. "Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill - Perfect Combination / Heartbreak Look at Discogs". Discogs . Zink Media. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  2. "Perfect Combination - Johnny Gill,Stacy Lattisaw | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic . All Media Network . Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Heartbreak Look - Johnny Gill,Stacy Lattisaw | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  4. "Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill - Perfect Combination / Heartbreak Look (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  5. "Stacy Lattisaw | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  6. "Johnny Gill | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 7, 2015.