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"Back & Forth"
Song

"Back and Forth" is a contemporary R&B/hip hop soul/dance-pop song written by R. Kelly for Aaliyah's debut studio album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (1994). It was released as the album's lead single in early 1994 (see 1994 in music). The single was certified gold single by RIAA in June 9, 1994[1].

Background and chart performance

"Back and Forth" was produced by R. Kelly and is a club track. The song chronicles a teenage girl who is excited to celebrate the weekend by going to a party and having fun with her friends.

"Back and Forth" was a major success, especially for an artist's debut. The song spent three weeks at number-one on the U.S. Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 too becoming her first single to do so. The single was also among the top-ten singles in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada and Australia.

"Back and Forth" was sampled by dance-pop singer Madonna in her song "Inside of Me". The song was released in 1994 on her sixth studio album, Bedtime Stories.

Music Video

The Music Video received heavy rotation play on BET in Spring 1994.

Track listing

US CD
(01241-42173-2; Released: 2 May, 1994)

  1. "Back & Forth" (LP Version) - 3:51
  2. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee & R. Kelly's Remix) - 3:44
  3. "Back & Forth" (Ms. Mello Remix) - 5:58
  4. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee's Club Mix) - 5:40
  5. "Back & Forth" (Ms. Mello Instrumental) - 5:58
  6. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee's Bonus Beats) - 5:13

US 12" Vinyl
(01241-42173-1; Released: 1994)

Side A

  1. "Back & Forth" (LP Version) - 3:44
  2. "Back & Forth" (R. Kelly's Smooth Mix) - 3:51
  3. "Back & Forth" (Shaheed's Remix) - 5:13

Side B

  1. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee's Club Mix) - 5:40
  2. "Back & Forth" (Shaheed's Remix Instrumental) - 4:00
  3. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee's Bonus Beats) - 5:13

UK CD
(JIVE CD 357; Released: 20 June, 1994)

  1. "Back & Forth" (LP Version) - 3:51
  2. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee & R. Kelly's Remix) - 3:44
  3. "Back & Forth" (UK Flavour - Alternative Mix) - 4:37
  4. "Back & Forth" (Ms. Mello Remix) - 5:58
  5. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee's Club Mix) - 5:40

UK 12" Vinyl
(JIVE T 357; Released: 1994)

Side A

  1. "Back & Forth" (LP Version) - 3:51
  2. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee & R. Kelly's Remix) - 3:44
  3. "Back & Forth" (Ms. Mello Remix) - 5:58

Side B

  1. "Back & Forth" (UK Flavour) - 4:37
  2. "Back & Forth" (Mr. Lee's Club Mix) - 5:40

Charts

Chart (1994) [2] [3] Peak
Position
Australia ARIA Top 100 Singles 8
Canada Top 50 Singles 7
UK Top 75 Singles". 16
Dutch Singles Chart 38
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart 48
U.S. ARC Weekly Top 40 2
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 5
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks 1
U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream 5
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 1

References

  1. ^ RIAA Searchable Database
  2. ^ ""Chart Data: Aaliyah". Mariah Charts. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  3. ^ ""allmusic: Aaliyah-Charts & Awards-Billboard Singles"". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
Preceded by Billboard's Hot R&B Songs number one single
May 21 1994 		Succeeded by
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