She's Playing Hard to Get

Last updated
"She's Playing Hard to Get"
Hi-Five - Shes Playing Hard to Get single cover.jpg
Single by Hi-Five
from the album Keep It Goin' On
B-side "Whenever You Say" [1]
ReleasedJuly 8, 1992 (1992-07-08) [2]
Genre
Length4:35
Label Jive
Songwriter(s)
  • Timmy Allen
  • William Walton [5]
Producer(s) Timmy Allen [6]
Hi-Five singles chronology
"Just Another Girlfriend"
(1991)
"She's Playing Hard to Get"
(1992)
"Quality Time"
(1992)
Music video
"She's Playing Hard to Get" on YouTube

"She's Playing Hard to Get" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five, issued as the lead single from their second studio album, Keep It Goin' On . The song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. [7] A cover of this song, entitled "He's Playing Hard to Get", was released by British girl group Solid Harmonie on their debut album, but was not released as a single.

Contents

Music video

The official music video for "She's Playing Hard to Get" was directed by Lionel C. Martin. [8] Russell Neal does not appear in the video, as he left the group before the video was filmed. [9] [10]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "She's Playing Hard to Get"
Chart (1992)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [11] 46
Canada Top Singles ( RPM ) [12] 25
Europe (European Dance Radio) [13] 18
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [14] 76
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [15] 14
UK Singles (OCC) [16] 55
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] 5
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales ( Billboard ) [7] 35
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks ( Billboard ) [7] 2
US Rhythmic Top 40 ( Billboard ) [7] 7
US Top 40 Mainstream ( Billboard ) [7] 10

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">April Wine</span> Canadian rock band

April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Led by singer-guitarist-songwriter Myles Goodwyn from its inception in 1969 until his retirement in 2023, April Wine first experienced success with their second album, On Record (1972), which reached the top 40 in Canada and yielded two hit singles: a cover of Elton John's "Bad Side of the Moon", a top 20 hit in Canada; and a cover of Hot Chocolate's "You Could Have Been a Lady", a number 2 song in Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technotronic</span> Belgian electronic music project

Technotronic was a Belgian electronic music project formed in 1987 by Jo Bogaert, best known for the 1989 single "Pump Up the Jam", which features vocals by Ya Kid K. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The single and was followed by the album of the same name which was released the same year and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200. They achieved further success with the singles "Get Up! " and "Move This". Technotronic went on to release the albums Body to Body (1991) and Recall (1995).

Hi-Five is an American R&B quintet from Waco, Texas. Hi-Five had a No. 1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1991 with "I Like the Way ".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Keep Me Hangin' On</span> 1966 single by the Supremes

"You Keep Me Hangin' On" is a song written and composed by Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was first recorded in 1966 by American Motown group the Supremes, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. American rock band Vanilla Fudge released a cover version in June the following year, which reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. English singer Kim Wilde covered "You Keep Me Hangin' On" in 1986, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1987. In the first 32 years of the Billboard Hot 100 rock era, "You Keep Me Hangin' On" became one of the six songs to reach number one by two different musical acts. In 1996, American country singer Reba McEntire's version reached number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The BBC ranked the Supremes' original song at number 78 on The Top 100 Digital Motown Chart, which ranks Motown releases by their all-time UK downloads and streams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">One (U2 song)</span> 1992 single by U2

"One" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track from their seventh album, Achtung Baby (1991), and it was released as the record's third single in February 1992. During the album's recording sessions at Hansa Studios in Berlin, conflict arose between the band members over the direction of U2's sound and the quality of their material. Tensions almost prompted the band to break up until they achieved a breakthrough with the improvisation of "One"; the song was written after the band members were inspired by a chord progression that guitarist the Edge was playing in the studio. The lyrics, written by lead singer Bono, were inspired by the band members' fractured relationships and the German reunification. Although the lyrics ostensibly describe "disunity", they have been interpreted in other ways.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Think We're Alone Now</span> 1967 single by Tommy James and the Shondells

"I Think We're Alone Now" is a song written and composed by Ritchie Cordell that was first recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells. It was a major hit for the group, reaching number 4 on the US Hot 100 in April 1967. It finished at No. 12 on Billboard magazine's year-end singles chart for 1967.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rhythm Is a Dancer</span> 1992 single by Snap!

"Rhythm Is a Dancer" is a song by German Eurodance group Snap!, released in March 1992 as the second single from their second studio album, The Madman's Return (1992). It features vocals by American singer Thea Austin. The song is written by Benito Benites, John "Virgo" Garrett III and Austin, and produced by Benites and Garrett III. It was an international success, topping the charts in France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The single also reached the top-five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. It spent six weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart, becoming the second biggest-selling single of 1992. Its music video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh and filmed in Florida, the US.

"When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" is a classic hit song, a soul ballad, written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. It was first released in 1967 by Sam & Dave on Stax Records.

<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.

"Keep On Jumpin'" is a song written by musician Patrick Adams and Ken Morris. This track has been remade, remixed, and sampled numerous times, but only the 1978 original by Adams's group Musique and Todd Terry's 1996 updated version with Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play charts. Musicians on the tracks include Rich Tannenbaum on drums, Ken Mazur on guitar, and Norbert Sloley on bass. Listed here are the most notable versions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Something Goin' On (In Your Soul)</span> 1997 single by Todd Terry

"Something Goin' On (In Your Soul)" is a song by American DJ, record producer and remixer Todd Terry featuring American singers Martha Wash and Jocelyn Brown on vocals. It was released as the second single from Terry's debut album, Ready for a New Day (1997). The song peaked within the top 5 in both Italy and the UK, peaking at number four and five. It also reached number-one on the UK Dance Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The original song title was shortened to "Something Goin’ On" upon its release as a single, even though the full title was listed on the album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get Here</span> 1988 single by Brenda Russell

"Get Here" is a pop ballad written by American singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. The title track of her fourth studio album, Get Here (1988), it became a moderate hit on the Billboard R&B chart on the heels of the album's massive first hit, "Piano in the Dark". American vocalist Oleta Adams covered and released the song in 1990, reaching the top five in both the US and the UK with her version. Adams's version of "Get Here", co-produced by Roland Orzabal from the band Tears for Fears, became her signature song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keep Givin' Me Your Love</span> 1994 single by CeCe Peniston

"Keep Givin' Me Your Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter CeCe Peniston, originally from her second studio album, Thought 'Ya Knew (1994). While in the US, it was issued as the fifth single release in 1995, in the UK the song was released as the second single in April 1994. After peaking at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, it reached at number four on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in March 1995 and was Peniston's first song that failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100, stopping at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. The song was also classified the Billboard Hot Dance Breakouts number one in the category of Maxi-Singles Sales on March 4 and the Billboard Hot Dance Breakouts number three for the category of Club Play Singles on January 21, 1995.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I'm in the Mood (CeCe Peniston song)</span> 1993 single by CeCe Peniston

"I'm in the Mood" is a song by American singer and songwriter CeCe Peniston, released in December 1993 as the first commercial single from her second studio album, Thought 'Ya Knew (1994). The composition scored the singer her fourth number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and also entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot R&B chart, peaking at number seven. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song peaked at number 32 and made number 16 on the UK Top 75. In a 2011 interview for Boy Culture, TypePad's blogging service, Peniston disclosed that she had actually expected a better reception of the single.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keep On Walkin' (song)</span> 1992 single by CeCe Peniston

"Keep On Walkin'" is a song by American musician CeCe Peniston, recorded for her debut album, Finally (1992), on A&M Records. Written by Steve Hurley, Marc Williams and Kym Sims, it was released in May 1992 as the singer's third single from the album and was her third number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The single additionally peaked at number three on the US R&B chart, number 15 on the Hot 100, and number 10 in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">We Got a Love Thang</span> 1992 single by CeCe Peniston

"We Got a Love Thang" is a song by American singer-songwriter CeCe Peniston, originally released in January 1992 as the second single from her debut album, Finally (1992). The song was co-written by Chantay Savage, and became the second number one hit for the artist, remaining on the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for two weeks. In the United Kingdom, the title scored number six, while on the Billboard Hot 100, it reached number twenty. The song contains a sample of the drum break from "Rock with You" by Michael Jackson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Passionate Kisses</span> 1989 single by Lucinda Williams

"Passionate Kisses" is a song written and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. It was released in 1989 as the fourth single from her third album, Lucinda Williams (1988).

<i>Keep It Goin On</i> 1992 studio album by Hi-Five

Keep It Goin' On is the second studio album by the American band Hi-Five. Released on August 11, 1992 by Jive Records, The lead single "She's Playing Hard to Get" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B singles chart. It is the second studio album featuring the teen frontman lead singer Tony Thompson who propelled this album into platinum status. It also features the first appearance of Bronx, New York native, Treston Irby. These singles from their previous album, featuring Irby include: "I Can't Wait Another Minute", "I Like the Way ", and the remix version of "Just Another Girlfriend". Also, Keep It Goin' On is the final album to include the original members Roderick "Pooh" Clark and Russell Neal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Deeper Love</span> 1991 single by Clivillés & Cole

"A Deeper Love" is a song written by American producers Robert Clivillés and David Cole, and performed by them as Clivillés & Cole featuring vocals by Deborah Cooper. Released by Columbia in 1991, the song was the duo's fifth number-one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. On other US charts, "A Deeper Love" peaked at number 83 on the soul singles chart and number 44 on the pop chart. Overseas, especially in Europe the single charted higher, going to number 15 in the UK and number eight on the Dutch Top 40.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Unconditional Love (Hi-Five song)</span> 1993 single by Hi-Five

"Unconditional Love" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five. It initially appeared on the soundtrack to the film Menace II Society and was later included as the closing track on the group's third studio album Faithful. The song peaked at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993.

References

  1. "Hi-Five - She's Playing Hard To Get | Releases | Discogs". Discogs . Zink Media. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  2. "She's Playing Hard to Get - Hi-Five | User Reviews | AllMusic". AllMusic . RhythmOne . Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  3. Josephs, Brian (July 20, 2012). "The 25 Best New Jack Swing Songs". Complex. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  4. Breihan, Tom (November 26, 2021). "The Number Ones: Hi-Five's "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)". Stereogum . Retrieved December 22, 2023. ...the deeply funky lead single "She's Playing Hard To Get" peaked at #5.
  5. Haney, Shawn M. "Keep It Goin' On - Hi-Five | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  6. "Hi-Five - Keep It Goin' On (1992, CD) | Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Hi-Five | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Archived from the original on October 31, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  8. "Hi-Five: She's Playing Hard to Get (Video 1992) - IMDb". IMDb . Amazon . Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  9. "What Happened to? Where are they now? Hi-Five - D.A.T Vegasgyrl". D.A.T Vegasgyrl. WordPress.com. October 18, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  10. "Hi-Five - She's Playing Hard to Get (Official Video) - YouTube". YouTube . March 16, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  11. "Hi-Five – She's Playing Hard To Get". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  12. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1918." RPM . Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  13. "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media . November 14, 1992. p. 24. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  14. "Hi-Five – She's Playing Hard To Get" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  15. "Hi-Five – She's Playing Hard To Get". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  16. "Hi-Five: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 27, 2022.