Peak
1
Weeks
32
Score
5,084
Chart Year
1983
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This was initially released in 1981 on Patti Austin's album Every Home Should Have One. In May of 1982, it peaked at #73 on the US charts. Months later, the song found new life when it was used in the ABC soap opera General Hospital for romantic scenes involving Luke Spencer (played by Anthony Geary) after his wife Laura temporarily left the show. ABC got lots of calls and letters about the song, and Warner Brothers Records decided to re-release the song as a single due to popular demand. It hit #1 in the US in February 1983. Later that year, "Think Of Laura" by Christopher Cross was used in scenes where Luke was missing Laura. Thanks to its use on the show, the song went to #9 US in 1984. Quincy Jones produced this track. Both Austin and Ingram had worked with Jones in the past and signed to his record label, Qwest. Austin had another connection with Jones as well: He's her godfather. Rod Temperton wrote this song. A member of the band Heatwave, he wrote their 1977 hit "Boogie Nights," which perked up the ears of Quincy Jones, who brought him in to write songs for Michael Jackson. Temperton delivered "Rock With You" and "Off The Wall," which earned him more work with Jones, including songs by The Brothers Johnson and Rufus with Chaka Khan. Temperton also worked on Jackson's next album, delivering the song "Thriller." In this love song, the couple agrees that they are perfect for each other, and that life is so much better now that they're together. Most lovey duets have some kind of tension to carry the storylines, but this one has no caveats. Ingram has done a lot of duets, including "Just Once" with Quincy Jones, "Yah Mo B There" with Michael McDonald, and "Somewhere Out There" with Linda Ronstadt. After two weeks at #1 in the US, this was replaced by Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean," which was also produced by Jones.
Patti: Thinkin' back in time When love was only in my mind, I realize Ain't no second chance You've got to hold on to romance, don't let it slide There's a special kind of magic in the air When you find another heart that needs to share Chorus Baby, come to me, let me put my arms around you This was meant to be and I'm oh so glad I found you Need you every day, gotta have your love around me Baby, always stay 'cause I can't go back to livin' without you James: Spendin' every dime To keep you talkin' on the line That's how it was And all those walks together out in any kind of weather Just because There's a brand-new way of looking at your life When you know that they'll be standing by your side Chorus James: The nights can be cold There's a chill to every evenin' when you're all alone Patti: Don't talk anymore 'Cause you know that I'll be here to keep you warm (Oh, darling keep me warm) Chorus Baby, come to me, let me put my arms around you This was meant to be and I'm oh so glad I found you Need you every day, gotta have your love around me Baby, always stay Patti: 'cause I can't go back to livin' without you Chorus Baby, come to me, let me put my arms around you This was meant to be and I'm oh so glad I found you Need you every day, gotta have your love around me Baby, always stay James: 'cause I can't go back to livin' without you Chorus Baby, come to me, let me put my arms around you This was meant to be and I'm oh so glad I found you Need you every day, gotta have your love around me Baby, always
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 24, 1982 | 81 | 45 |
| 2 | May 1, 1982 | 74 | 52 |
| 3 | May 8, 1982 | 73 | 53 |
| 4 | May 15, 1982 | 92 | 34 |
| 26 | Oct 16, 1982 | 91 | 35 |
| 27 | Oct 23, 1982 | 82 | 44 |
| 28 | Oct 30, 1982 | 71 | 55 |
| 29 | Nov 6, 1982 | 63 | 63 |
| 30 | Nov 13, 1982 | 53 | 73 |
| 31 | Nov 20, 1982 | 50 | 76 |
| 32 | Nov 27, 1982 | 45 | 81 |
| 33 | Dec 4, 1982 | 31 | 95 |
| 34 | Dec 11, 1982 | 25 | 101 |
| 35 | Dec 18, 1982 | 20 | 106 |
| 36 | Dec 25, 1982 | 17 | 109 |
| 37 | Jan 1, 1983 | 17 | 109 |
| 38 | Jan 8, 1983 | 13 | 113 |
| 39 | Jan 15, 1983 | 8 | 118 |
| 40 | Jan 22, 1983 | 7 | 119 |
| 41 | Jan 29, 1983 | 7 | 119 |