Peak
3
Weeks
21
Score
3,753
Chart Year
1974
This song was written by Stevie Wonder, Clarence Paul, and Morris Broadnax. Stevie Wonder recorded the original version in 1967, but didn't release it until his 1976 greatest hits collection Anthology. This is one of those desperate love songs that is borderline stalker. Aretha has decided to beg her man to come back, and she'll do whatever it takes to get his attention. He might be a little freaked out when she taps on his window pane. Aretha Franklin recorded the song after Stevie Wonder played it for her in 1973. Her version climbed to the top of the R&B chart. Luther Vandross released this song in 1983 as part of a medley with Superstar. This medley reached #87 US in May 1984. Cyndi Lauper included this song on her 2003 album At Last. When this song reached its highest position of #3, Franklin became the first artist to record singles that peaked at each of #s 1-10 on the Hot 100. She obtained the full set six years, nine months and three weeks after her first Top Ten hit "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)." Marvin Gaye became the first male artist to achieve the "occupy-all-10" when "Sexual Healing" reached #3 in 1982.
Though you don't call anymore I sit and wait in vain I guess I'll rap on your door (your door) Tap on your window pane (tap on your window pane) I wanna tell you, baby Changes I've been going through (ooh) Missing you, listen, you 'Til you come back to me that's what I'm gonna do Why did you have to decide You had to set me free? I'm gonna swallow my pride (my pride) I'm gonna beg you to please, baby, please see me (you never want to see me) I'm gonna walk by myself Just to prove that my love is true (ooh) All for you, baby 'Til you come back to me that's what I'm gonna do Living for you, my dear Is like living in a world of constant tears Hear my plea (hear my plea) I've got to make you see (make you see) That our love is dying (our love is dying) Although your phone you ignore Somehow I must, somehow I must, somehow I must explain I'm gonna rap on your door (your door) Tap on your window pane (tap on your window pane) I'm gonna camp by your steps Until I get through to you (ooh) I've got to change your view, baby 'Til you come back to me that's what I'm gonna do 'Til you come back to me that's what I'm gonna do 'Til you come back to me that's what I'm gonna do I'm gonna rap on your door (tap on) Tap on your window pane (tap on) Open, open out baby, I'm gonna rap on your door (tap on) Tap on your, tap on your (tap on) Tap on your, tap on your window pane (tap on your window pane) I'm gonna rap on your door (tap on) I'm gonna tap on your window pane (tap on) Open out, baby Writer/s: Clarence O. Paul, Morris B
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 24, 1973 | 98 | 28 |
| 2 | Dec 1, 1973 | 69 | 57 |
| 3 | Dec 8, 1973 | 45 | 81 |
| 4 | Dec 15, 1973 | 35 | 91 |
| 5 | Dec 22, 1973 | 26 | 100 |
| 6 | Dec 29, 1973 | 19 | 107 |
| 7 | Jan 5, 1974 | 18 | 108 |
| 8 | Jan 12, 1974 | 17 | 109 |
| 9 | Jan 19, 1974 | 13 | 113 |
| 10 | Jan 26, 1974 | 11 | 115 |
| 11 | Feb 2, 1974 | 8 | 118 |
| 12 | Feb 9, 1974 | 5 | 121 |
| 13 | Feb 16, 1974 | 4 | 122 |
| 14 | Feb 23, 1974 | 3 | 123 |
| 15 | Mar 2, 1974 | 7 | 119 |
| 16 | Mar 9, 1974 | 9 | 117 |
| 17 | Mar 16, 1974 | 19 | 107 |
| 18 | Mar 23, 1974 | 27 | 99 |
| 19 | Mar 30, 1974 | 33 | 93 |
| 20 | Apr 6, 1974 | 38 | 88 |