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1989 single by Karyn White From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Superwoman" is a song by R&B singer Karyn White, released as the second single from her self-titled debut album in January 1989. It was her second U.S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight, and her second U.S. R&B number-one hit, holding that position for three weeks.[1] It also earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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| "Superwoman" | ||||
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| Single by Karyn White | ||||
| from the album Karyn White | ||||
| B-side | "Language of Love" | |||
| Released | January 2, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | March–April 1988 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 5:49 (album version) 4:30 (edited version) | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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| Karyn White singles chronology | ||||
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| Chart (1988–89) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 162 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 16 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 8 |
| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[7] [8] | 12 |
| US Radio & Records CHR/Pop Airplay Chart[9] | 9 |
| Chart (1989) | Position |
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| US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
| "Superwoman" | ||||
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| Single by Gladys Knight featuring Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle | ||||
| from the album Good Woman | ||||
| B-side | "License to Kill" | |||
| Released | 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1991, 1996 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Label | MCA Records MCT17841 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Michael J. Powell | |||
| Gladys Knight singles chronology | ||||
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In 1996, a version by Gladys Knight featuring Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle[12] was featured on Knight's Good Woman album and released as a single. It reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard) | 19 |
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