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"The Longer We Make Love" is a song recorded by American singer Barry White for his 1999 album, Staying Power.[1] It was written by White, Aaron Schroeder and Marlon Saunders, and produced by White and Jack Perry.[1] The song was recorded in two versions: as a duet with Lisa Stansfield and as another duet with Chaka Khan. Both are written and recorded in the key of G minor.[1] The song received positive reviews from music critics.[1] The CD single was released in selected European countries on July 19, 1999.[2] "The Longer We Make Love" was also issued as a promotional single in the United States.[3] The song reached #17 on the US Adult R&B charts in early 2000.[4]
Track listings
European CD single
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Lisa Stansfield) (Radio Edit) – 3:57
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Lisa Stansfield) (Album Version) – 6:26
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Chaka Khan) (Radio Edit) – 3:59
US promotional CD single
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Lisa Stansfield) (Radio Edit) – 3:55
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Chaka Khan) (Radio Edit) – 3:48
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Lisa Stansfield) (Album Version) – 6:24
- "The Longer We Make Love" (Duet with Chaka Khan) (Album Version) – 5:46
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
References
- ^ a b c d Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Barry White > Staying Power > Overview > Review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ "The Longer We Make Love". Amazon Germany. Amazon Inc. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ "Barry White with Lisa Stansfield & Chaka Khan The Longer We Make Love". eil.com. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ "Adult R&B Airplay Chart – The week of January 15, 2000". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Barry White Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
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