Peak
3
Weeks
21
Score
3,330
Chart Year
1989
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Written by L.A. Reid and Babyface, this song is about falling for a girl in a big way. The song is a classic of the new jack era, complete with a rap (edited out in some versions), where Brown does some pretty ridiculous rhymes ("I'm rockin' it steady, and when I'm on the mic don't you dare call me Freddy"). In the late '80s and early '90s, Brown's style of rap was injected into the bridge of many pop songs, essentially replacing a guitar solo. As rap evolved, this style became outdated, but it helped bring together hip-hop and pop, especially since the rap could be removed on versions for the many radio stations that were not comfortable with the genre. L.A. Reid says that his girlfriend at the time - the singer Pebbles - inspired some lyrics to this song. According to Reid, he was driving to see her when inspiration struck. He pulled over and quickly wrote the first few lines: "I can't sleep at night, I toss and turn, listening for the telephone..." Reid says he was crazy in love with the "Mercedes Boy" singer, and he married her in 1989. The couple got divorced in 1996. The music video, directed by Alek Keshishian, was very distinctive, using a white background with people dancing in front of it, something that the Gap corporation would use in popular ads many years later. Brown sported his signature high-top fade haircut in the video, along with some fashion choices that seem very questionable today, but were '80s chic (OK, maybe not the red socks and suspenders). Babyface says he first offered this song to the group Midnight Star, but they turned it down. Brown was next in line, as he and L.A. Reid were working on his second album, Don't Be Cruel. Brown won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for his work on this song. It's his only Grammy win.
Good lovin' Ow, yeah I can't sleep at night, I toss and turn Listenin' for the telephone But when I get your call I'm all choked up Can't believe you called my home And as a matter of fact, it blows my mind You would even talk to me Because a girl like you is a dream come true A real life fantasy No matter what your friends try to tell ya We were made to fall in love (in love) And we will be together, any kind of weather It's like that, it's like that Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together I can't think too straight, I'm all confused You must've put a thing on me Because there are no words that can explain I'm livin' in ecstasy And you can best believe, I got ya back You never have to feel no pain 'Cause I'd dedicate my life to you You'll never look for love again No matter what your friends try to tell ya We were made to fall in love (in love) And we will be together, any kind of weather It's like that, it's like that Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little, woo Every little step I- (every little step) Every little, every little step I take (oh no) Every little Every little step I (every little step) Every little, we'll be together, girl You got the good lovin' You got the good lovin' No matter what your friends try to tell ya We were made to fall in love (in love) And we will be together, any kind of weather It's like that, it's like that (girl) Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little step I take You will be there Every little step I make We'll be together Every little step I (every little step) Every little Every little step I take Every little Every little step I take (every little step) Every little (we'll be together girl) Every little step I take (good lovin')
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 25, 1989 | 84 | 42 |
| 2 | Apr 1, 1989 | 67 | 59 |
| 3 | Apr 8, 1989 | 55 | 71 |
| 4 | Apr 15, 1989 | 38 | 88 |
| 5 | Apr 22, 1989 | 28 | 98 |
| 6 | Apr 29, 1989 | 23 | 103 |
| 7 | May 6, 1989 | 20 | 106 |
| 8 | May 13, 1989 | 15 | 111 |
| 9 | May 20, 1989 | 9 | 117 |
| 10 | May 27, 1989 | 8 | 118 |
| 11 | Jun 3, 1989 | 6 | 120 |
| 12 | Jun 10, 1989 | 3 | 123 |
| 13 | Jun 17, 1989 | 3 | 123 |
| 14 | Jun 24, 1989 | 8 | 118 |
| 15 | Jul 1, 1989 | 18 | 108 |
| 16 | Jul 8, 1989 | 30 | 96 |
| 17 | Jul 15, 1989 | 41 | 85 |
| 18 | Jul 22, 1989 | 47 | 79 |
| 19 | Jul 29, 1989 | 54 | 72 |
| 20 | Aug 5, 1989 | 81 | 45 |