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==Cover version== |
==Cover version== |
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Fourteen years later, the song was covered by [[Luther Vandross]] and [[Mariah Carey]], |
Fourteen years later, the song was covered by [[Luther Vandross]] and [[Mariah Carey]], retaining virtually all of the same elements of the original version. This new studio recording was co-produced by Carey and [[Walter Afanasieff]]. |
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==Chart Success== |
==Chart Success== |
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Carey's prior single, "[[Anytime You Need A Friend]]," became her first single to fail to make the Top 10 of the [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]]. "Endless Love" became a return to form for Carey as while it did not hit the top, it was able to make #2 and continue her streak of airplay successes, as with the singles from ''[[Music Box (album)|Music Box]]'', it made her one of the most played artists on the radio during 1994. |
Carey's prior single, "[[Anytime You Need A Friend]]," became her first single to fail to make the Top 10 of the [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]]. "Endless Love" became a return to form for Carey as while it did not hit the top, it was able to make #2 and continue her streak of airplay successes, as with the singles from ''[[Music Box (album)|Music Box]]'', it made her one of the most played artists on the radio during 1994. |
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Revision as of 00:00, 4 July 2005
| "Endless Love" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single by Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie | ||
| From the album Endless Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||
| B-side | "Endless Love" [Instrumental] | |
| Single Released | August 1981 | |
| Single Format | Cassette tape (single and maxi-single) vinyl record (7" 45 RPM) | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Song Length | 4:21 | |
| Record label | Epic | |
| Producer | Lionel Ritchie | |
| Chart positions | #1 (USA) | |
| Diana Ross single chronology | ||
| "Cryin' My Heart Out For You" 1981 |
"Endless Love" (with Lionel Ritchie) 1981 |
"Medley of Hits" (with The Supremes) 1981 |
| Lionel Ritchie single chronology | ||
| "Endless Love" (with Diana Ross) 1981 |
"Truly" 1982 | |
| Single by Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey | ||
| From the albums Songs and Greatest Hits | ||
| Single Released | 1994 | |
| Single Format | compact disc (single and maxi-single) Cassette tape (single and maxi-single) vinyl record (7" 45 RPM and 12" 33 1/3 RPM) | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Song Length | 4:21 | |
| Record label | Epic | |
| Producer | Walter Afanasieff | |
| Chart positions | #2 (USA) #3 (UK) | |
| Luther Vandross single chronology | ||
| "Always and Forever" 1994 |
"Endless Love" 1994 |
"Going In Circles" 1994 |
| Mariah Carey single chronology | ||
| "Anytime You Need A Friend" 1994 |
"Endless Love" 1994 |
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" 1994 |
"Endless Love" was a 1981 #1 hit single, recorded by soul music legend Diana Ross and pop singer-songwriter Lionel Richie for the Motown label. Thirteen years later, it was covered by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey for the Epic Records label.
Original version
The song was the theme for the movie of the same name starring Brooke Shields. While the movie bombed, the song became the biggest-selling single of the year landing at #1 on Billboard's Pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, staying at #1 on the pop side for an impressive nine weeks. The soulful composition became the biggest-selling single of Ross' multi-dimensional career while it was one of several hits for Richie as the 80s progressed. Ross recorded a solo version of the song for her first RCA Records album, Why Do Fools Fall in Love? but the famous version was her last hit on Motown.
The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Richie, and was the second song that Ross was involved that was nominated for an Oscar.
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Pop Singles | #1 |
| Billboard Black Singles | #1 |
| Billboard Adult Contemporary | #1 |
Cover version
Fourteen years later, the song was covered by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey, retaining virtually all of the same elements of the original version. This new studio recording was co-produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff.
Chart Success
Carey's prior single, "Anytime You Need A Friend," became her first single to fail to make the Top 10 of the Hot 100. "Endless Love" became a return to form for Carey as while it did not hit the top, it was able to make #2 and continue her streak of airplay successes, as with the singles from Music Box, it made her one of the most played artists on the radio during 1994.
For Vandross, the song marked the first time he had been on the US charts since 1992 and it became the biggest hit of his career, having never gone higher than #4 on the US charts with a previous release. His album Songs benefited as a result and went onto achieve Double platinum certification.
While it was able to debut at a relatively high #31, it only remained in the Top 40 for 13 weeks. Also, the single went on to achieve Gold certification. Across the globe the song was also quite successful reaching #3 in the UK and Australia
Awards
"Endless Love" was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, but it did not win.
Remixes
There are no known remixes of this song, although there were versions released of the song, where only Mariah or only Luther would sing the song by themself.
Music Video
Two music videos were released for this single; one features Mariah and Luther recording the song in a studio, and the other shows the two performing the song live at Royal Albert Hall.
Comprehensive Charts
"Endless Love" Debuted at #31 on The Billboard Hot 100
"Endless Love" Was Ranked #56 on The Billboard Hot 100 Year End Charts (1994)
"Endless Love" Remained in The Billboard Hot 100 for 20 weeks
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Hot 100 | #2 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales | #2 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | #5 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | #7 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales | #8 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Airplay | #6 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles | #11 |
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | UK Singles Chart | #3 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | ARIA Singles Chart | #3 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | Germany Singles Chart | #14 |
| 1994 | "Endless Love" | France Top 100 Singles | #12 |
Official Remixes/Versions List
- Endless Love (Album Version)
- Endless Love (Vandross Only)
- Endless Love (Carey Only)
- Endless Love (Instrumental)
- Endless Love (Live) (Edited Performance from Royal Albert Hall)
Credits
- Written by Lionel Ritchie
Original version
- All vocals by Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie
- Produced by Lionel Ritchie
Cover version
- All vocals by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey
- Produced by Walter Afanasieff