Ain't Nobody
"Ain't Nobody" is a song by American funk band Rufus and American singer Chaka Khan. It was released on November 4, 1983, as one of four studio tracks included on their live album Stompin' at the Savoy (1983). "Ain't Nobody" quickly gathered popularity, and reached number one on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1] It has become one of Khan's signature songs.
"Ain't Nobody" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
UK single picture sleeve | ||||
Single by Rufus and Chaka Khan | ||||
from the album Stompin' at the Savoy | ||||
B-side | "Sweet Thing" | |||
Released | November 4, 1983 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:41 (album version) 4:05 (single version) | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | David "Hawk" Wolinski | |||
Producer(s) | Russ Titelman | |||
Rufus and Chaka Khan singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Ain't Nobody" on YouTube | ||||
Alternative release | ||||
Side A of the US single |
Rufus keyboardist David "Hawk" Wolinski wrote the song around a repeating synthesizer loop backed by a Linn LM-1 drum computer; however, John "JR" Robinson, the band's drummer, played real drums for the recording session. The band did a democratic vote and they decided to include the song in their album repertoire. Once the song was recorded, Warner executives wanted to issue another song as the album's first single. Wolinski threatened to give the song to American singer Michael Jackson and American producer Quincy Jones for Jackson's album Thriller if the song was not the lead-off single. The label relented and "Ain't Nobody" was issued and hit number one on the R&B chart for the week ending October 15, 1983.[2]
The song was also included on the soundtrack album to the 1984 film Breakin'.[3]
The song was adopted in the United Kingdom by fans of some of the country's football clubs, with the words: Ain't nobody loves (player), makes me happy, makes me feel this way..
Composition
The song is performed in the key of E♭ minor with a tempo of 104 beats per minute in common time. Khan's vocals span from G♭3 to E♭5 in the song.[4][5]
Charts and certifications
Weekly chartsOriginal version
Remix
|
Year-end charts
Certifications
|
Other versions
Jaki Graham version
"Ain't Nobody" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Widely used variant of the standard artwork | ||||
Single by Jaki Graham | ||||
from the album Real Life | ||||
Released | July 1994 | |||
Studio | Metropolis, London | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:26 | |||
Label |
| |||
Songwriter(s) | Hawk Wolinski | |||
Producer(s) | Rod Gammons | |||
Jaki Graham singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Ain't Nobody" on YouTube |
In 1994, British singer-songwriter Jaki Graham released her cover of "Ain't Nobody". It was released as the first and lead single from her fourth and last album, Real Life. Graham's version reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart for five weeks[16] as well as being in the Top 5 favourite videos for BET (Black Entertainment Charts). The single also reached number 44 in the UK, number 11 in Iceland[17] and number 17 in Australia.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard called the song "smashing", and stated that Graham "returns with a grand reading of a Rufus pop/soulnugget. Track is the latest in an onslaught of competitive versions of the song by various divas. This one, however, is the real deal, thanks to Graham's considerable charm as well as a plethora of mixes that range from peppy NRG to muscular house. A sure-fire club hit, don't be surprised if crossover radio beckons."[18] Reading Evening Post commented, "This is one of those covers that doesn't really improve on the original. But the Chaka Khan song is a soul classic and Jaki Graham gives it a good shot, even if her voice doesn't seem quite powerful enough for its bitter-sweet melodrama. A hard one not to sing along with."[19]
Music video
The music video for "Ain't Nobody" was directed by American film director and producer Antoine Fuqua.[20]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Ain't Nobody" (Radio Edit) | 4:06 |
2. | "Ain't Nobody" (Dave Way Radio Remix) | 4:20 |
3. | "Ain't Nobody" (Love To Infinity Classic Paradise Mix) | 6:34 |
4. | "Ain't Nobody" (Love To Infinity Aphrodisiac Dub) | 6:28 |
5. | "Ain't Nobody" (Nobody But You / Continuum Mix) | 7:28 |
6. | "Ain't Nobody" (Development Corporation Bentley Vocal Mix) | 6:16 |
7. | "Ain't Nobody" (Development Corporation Capri Dub) | 6:12 |
8. | "Ain't Nobody" (Dave Way Extended Remix) | 6:00 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Ain't Nobody" (Classic Paradise Radio Mix) | 3:26 |
2. | "Ain't Nobody" (Original Album Mix) | 4:06 |
3. | "Ain't Nobody" (Love To Infinity Classic Paradise Mix) | 6:34 |
4. | "Ain't Nobody" (Love To Infinity Aphrodisiac Dub) | 6:28 |
5. | "Ain't Nobody" (Development Corporation Bentley Vocal Mix) | 6:16 |
6. | "Ain't Nobody" (Development Corporation Capri Dub) | 6:12 |
Charts
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australia (ARIA)[21] | 17 |
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[22] | 11 |
Scotland (OCC)[23] | 46 |
UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 44 |
UK Dance (OCC)[25] | 11 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[26] | 101 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[27] | 1 |
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[28] | 44 |
Diana King version
"Ain't Nobody" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Diana King | ||||
from the album Tougher Than Love | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | 1995 | |||
Recorded | Kingston, Jamaica | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:44 | |||
Label |
| |||
Songwriter(s) | Hawk Wolinski | |||
Producer(s) | Handel Tucker | |||
Diana King singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Ain't Nobody" on YouTube |
In 1995, Jamaican singer-songwriter Diana King recorded a cover single of "Ain't Nobody". It was released as the third single from her debut album, Tougher Than Love. The song reached number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 4 on Billboard's Dance chart and number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "sexy hip-hop interpretation" by King and "irresistible". He also complimented King's "assured performance".[29] Anne Slemmelid from Norwegian newspaper Laagendalsposten said that King's version is "incredibly powerful" and "much better than the original."[30] Music & Media commented that the follow-up to "Shy Guy" sees the Jamaican vocalist "lose some of her rough dancehall edges in favour of a smoother R&B sound." They also noted that the chorus is "pure, uplifting modern soul."[31] Rune Slyngstad from Nordlandsposten called it a "very great version" in his review of the Tougher Than Love album.[32]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Aint Nobody" (Radio Version) | 3:44 |
2. | "Aint Nobody" (Album Version) | 5:23 |
3. | "Aint Nobody" (David's Extended Club Mega Mix) | |
4. | "Medley (Love Triangle / Tougher Than Love / Tumble Down)" | 3:27 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Aint Nobody" (LP Version Radio Edit) | 3:44 |
2. | "Aint Nobody" (Low Down R&B Mix) | 4:18 |
3. | "Aint Nobody" (David's Club Radio Mix) | 4:02 |
4. | "Aint Nobody" (David's Extended Club Mega Mix) | 10:31 |
Charts
Weekly charts
|
Year-end charts
|
LL Cool J remix
"Ain't Nobody" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
The above file's purpose is being discussed and/or is being considered for deletion. See files for discussion to help reach a consensus on what to do. | ||||
Single by LL Cool J | ||||
from the album Beavis and Butt-Head Do America: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | ||||
B-side | "Come to Butt-head" | |||
Released | November 26, 1996 | |||
Recorded | 1995 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:37 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) |
| |||
LL Cool J singles chronology | ||||
|
Rapper LL Cool J recorded an interpolation of the song for the soundtrack to the 1996 film Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. Released as the soundtrack's second single, the song peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 4 on the Hot Rap Singles Chart and No. 27 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Outside the United States, the song topped the charts in the United Kingdom,[48] where the song was also a hit for Gwen Dickey and KWS (reaching No. 21) and The Course (No. 8).
The music video of this version, directed by Michael Martin, produced by Jonathan Heuer, and cinematography by Martin Coppen, was partially filmed at Mount Hood of Oregon.[49] It also shows a pool party filled with guests, including Maia Campbell, Brian McKnight, Alfonso Ribeiro, Cedric the Entertainer, John Salley, and John Witherspoon.[50]
Charts
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
---|---|
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[51] | 23 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[52] | 18 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[53] | 33 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[54] | 20 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[55] | 30 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[56] | 30 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[57] | 30 |
UK Singles (OCC)[58] | 1 |
US Billboard Hot 100[59] | 46 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[60] | 58 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales (Billboard)[61] | 16 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[62] | 27 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[63] | 4 |
Richard X vs Liberty X version
"Being Nobody" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Richard X and Liberty X | ||||
from the album Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1 / Being Somebody | ||||
Released | March 17, 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:40 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Hawk Wolinski, Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware, Ian Craig Marsh | |||
Producer(s) | Richard X | |||
Richard X singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Liberty X singles chronology | ||||
|
In 2003, English-Irish pop group Liberty X released a version of the song titled "Being Nobody", produced by Richard X, as the lead single from Richard X's debut studio album Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1 (2003), as well as the lead single from Liberty X's second studio album Being Somebody (2003). The song is a pseudo-mashup, taking the lyrics of "Ain't Nobody" and placing them over an instrumental interpolation of The Human League's "Being Boiled". Additional elements from both songs were also used such as the recurring synth line from "Ain't Nobody" and the line "OK, ready? Let's do it." in the intro of the main mix are from the intro of "Being Boiled".
Liberty X first performed "Being Nobody" on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on February 8, 2003.[64] They also performed it twice on Top of the Pops, with other performances on The National Lottery Wright Ticket and CD:UK.
Critical reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. It was deemed "instantly memorable" by RTÉ.ie reviewer Linda McGee,[65] whilst Louis Pattison of NME believed it was "Truly, a record to get over-excited about."[66] Alexis Kirke of musicOMH said: "The marriage of the credible dance-bootleg production of Richard X with high profile pop-act Liberty X is not only a perfect career-expanding synergy for both, but also a powerful musical synergy in which the seventies meets the eighties during the noughties."[67] Writing for ukmix.org, Martin P gave the song five stars out of five and called it "It's pure pop perfection with a twist of R&B – one of the best Liberty X singles!"[68]
Track listing
- "Being Nobody" (Main Mix) – 3:37
- "Being Nobody" (Richard X Remix) – 4:25
- "Being Nobody" (X-Strumental) – 3:38
Charts
Weekly charts
|
Year-end charts
|
Scooter version
"It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Scooter | ||||
from the album The Big Mash Up | ||||
Released | March 23, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | Sheffield Tunes | |||
Songwriter(s) | David "Hawk" Wolinski | |||
Producer(s) | Scooter | |||
Scooter singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" on YouTube |
"It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" is a single by German hard dance band Scooter. It was released on March 23, 2012 as the fifth single from their fifteenth studio album The Big Mash Up.
Track listing
CD single (2-track)[84]
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (The Big Mash Up Tour 2012 Edit) | 3:21 |
2. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Club Mix) | 5:40 |
Download[85]
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (The Big Mash Up Tour 2012 Edit) | 3:21 |
2. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Club Mix) | 5:40 |
3. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Extended) | 5:40 |
Danish promo CD single
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Radio Edit) | 3:21 |
2. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Original) | 4:46 |
3. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Club Mix) | 5:40 |
4. | "It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)" (Extended) | 5:40 |
Chart performance
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
---|---|
Germany (Official German Charts)[86] | 79 |
Felix Jaehn version
"Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Felix Jaehn featuring Jasmine Thompson | ||||
from the album I | ||||
Released | April 3, 2015 | |||
Length | 4:01 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Hawk Wolinski | |||
Producer(s) | Felix Jaehn | |||
Felix Jaehn singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Jasmine Thompson singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" on YouTube |
In 2015, German music producer and DJ Felix Jaehn released a remix titled "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" featuring vocals by British singer Jasmine Thompson.[87] It is the lead single for his eponymous 2016 debut EP Felix Jaehn. The remix was based on a solo release of the song by Thompson in 2013, when Thompson was 13, which had peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. However, the Felix Jaehn remix became a far bigger international chart success, peaking at number one or two in a number of European countries (including number two in the United Kingdom) as well as the top 10 in other European countries and Australia.[88]
Track listing
- "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (Felix Jaehn featuring Jasmine Thompson) – 3:01
- "I Do" (Felix Jaehn featuring Poppy Haddigan) – 3:02
Charts
Weekly charts
|
Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
|
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
---|---|---|
Australia (ARIA)[150] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
Austria (IFPI Austria)[151] | Platinum | 30,000 |
Belgium (BEA)[152] | Platinum | 30,000* |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[153] | Gold | 20,000* |
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[154] | 2× Platinum | 120,000^ |
France (SNEP)[155] | Gold | 51,200[156] |
Germany (BVMI)[157] | Diamond | 1,000,000 |
Italy (FIMI)[158] | 3× Platinum | 150,000 |
Netherlands (NVPI)[159] | 5× Platinum | 150,000 |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[160] | Platinum | 15,000* |
Poland (ZPAV)[161] | 3× Platinum | 60,000* |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[162] | Platinum | 40,000 |
Sweden (GLF)[163] | 4× Platinum | 160,000 |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[164] | Platinum | 30,000 |
United Kingdom (BPI)[165] | Platinum | 600,000 |
United States (RIAA)[166] | Gold | 500,000 |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
See also
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 505.
- The Billboard Book of #1 R&B Hits by Adam White and Fred Bronson
- "Breakin' - The Website [aka: Breakdance The Movie]". Fast-rewind.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2006. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- "Chaka Khan "Ain't Nobody" Sheet Music in Eb Minor". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- "Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan and Rufus - Spot On Track". www.spotontrack.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Rufus & Chaka Khan – Ain't Nobody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Rufus" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Rufus & Chaka Khan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Rufus & Chaka Khan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. July 29, 1989. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Rufus & Chaka Khan – Ain't Nobody (remix)". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "Top Black Singles" Billboard December 24, 1983: TA-22
- "British single certifications – Rufus & Chaka Khan – Ain't Nobody". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 112.
- "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 08.09.1994-14.09.1994" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- Reading Evening Post. June 17, 1994. p. 52. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- "Ain't Nobody (1994) by Jaki Graham". IMVDb.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "Australian-charts.com – Jaki Graham – Ain't Nobody". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 08.09.1994 - 14.09.1994" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- "Jaki Graham Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Jaki Graham Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
- "Jaki Graham – Chart History: Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. January 20, 1996. p. 70. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- Slemmelid, Anne (June 15, 1995). "Musikk". Laagendalsposten (in Norwegian). p. 7. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- "Music & Media: New Releases" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Slyngstad, Rune (June 7, 1995). "Nyheter CD & MC". Nordlandsposten (in Norwegian). p. 34. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – Diana King – Ain't Nobody" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- "Ultratop.be – Diana King – Ain't Nobody" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. November 11, 1995. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- "Lescharts.com – Diana King – Ain't Nobody" (in French). Les classement single.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Diana King – Ain't Nobody". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "Íslenski Listinn NR. 147 Vikan 9.12. '95 - 15.12. '95" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir. December 9, 1995. p. 58. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Diana King" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Diana King – Ain't Nobody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Charts.nz – Diana King – Ain't Nobody". Top 40 Singles.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 29 October 1995 - 04 November 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Diana King – Ain't Nobody". Singles Top 100.
- "Swisscharts.com – Diana King – Ain't Nobody". Swiss Singles Chart.
- "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". officialcharts.com. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- "Jaarlijsten 1995" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 603. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- "Production Notes". Billboard. February 8, 1997. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- "John Witherspoon's Funniest Hip-Hop Music Video Cameos". Vibe. October 30, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 7880." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- "LL Cool J – 'Ain't Nobody'". MusiikkiTuottajat.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – LL Cool J – Ain't Nobody". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – LL Cool J" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – LL Cool J – Ain't Nobody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Charts.nz – LL Cool J – Ain't Nobody". Top 40 Singles.
- "Swedishcharts.com – LL Cool J – Ain't Nobody". Singles Top 100.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
- ""LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales) – 'Ain't Nobody'". Billboard.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- "Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway: Season 2 Episode 5". LocateTV. February 8, 2003. Archived from the original on September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
- McGee, Linda (December 5, 2003). "Liberty X – Being Somebody". RTÉ.ie. RTÉ. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- Pattison, Louis (April 2, 2003). "Richard X vs Liberty X : Being Nobody". NME. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- Kirke, Alexis (March 24, 2003). "Richard X vs Liberty X – Being Nobody (Virgin)". musicOMH. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- Martin P (March 17, 2003). "UK Reviews – Richard X vs, Liberty X – Being Nobody". ukmix.org. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- "Australian-charts.com – Richard X vs. Liberty X – Being Nobody". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- "Ultratop.be – Richard X vs. Liberty X – Being Nobody" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 21 no. 15. April 5, 2003. p. 13. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- "Lescharts.com – Richard X vs. Liberty X – Being Nobody" (in French). Les classement single.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Richard X vs. Liberty X – Being Nobody". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Being Nobody". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- "Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 20 March 2003". GfK Chart-Track. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 17, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Richard X vs. Liberty X – Being Nobody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Charts.nz – Richard X vs. Liberty X – Being Nobody". Top 40 Singles.
- "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 28, saptamina 21.07–27.07, 2003" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on February 18, 2005. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- "The Official UK Singles Chart 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- "Scooter - It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)". Amazon. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- "Scooter - It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)". iTunes. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Scooter – It's a Biz (Ain't Nobody)". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- "April 24th 2015: English Raop On Top". German Chartblog. April 24, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- "Vokuhilas in Barcelona". Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 5, 2015. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- "Austriancharts.at – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- "Ultratop.be – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- "Ultratop.be – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- "Felix Jaehn Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201532 into search.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201531 into search.
- "Danishcharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Tracklisten.
- "Felix Jaehn Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
- "Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson: Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
- "Lescharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in French). Les classement single.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- "Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) Media Forest". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- "Italiancharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Top Digital Download.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Charts.nz – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Top 40 Singles.
- "Norwegiancharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". VG-lista.
- "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- "Airplay 100 – Cristi Nitzu | Kiss FM – 4 October 2015". Kiss FM. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018. Note: User may scroll down the 'Podcasturi' menu to play or download the respective podcast.
- "Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. September 21, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2018. Note: Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
- "Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. September 21, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2018. Note: Select 'Songs – TV'. Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
- "Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson - Ain't Nobody" (in Russian). Tophit. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201532 into search.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201529 into search.
- "SloTop50: Slovenian official singles weekly chart". SloTop50. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2015-08-18". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- "Spanishcharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" Canciones Top 50.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Singles Top 100.
- "Swisscharts.com – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Swiss Singles Chart.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Felix Jaehn Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
- "Felix Jaehn Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
- "ARIA Charts - End of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2015". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- "Jahreshitparade Singles 2015". austriancharts.at. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- "Jaaroverzichten 2015". Ultratop. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Rapports Annuels 2015". Ultratop. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "CIS Year-End Radio Hits (2015)". Tophit. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- "Top de l'année Top Singles 2015" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- "Dance Top 100 - 2015". Mahasz. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2015". Mahasz. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Single Top 100 - eladási darabszám alapján - 2015". Mahasz. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Israel Airplay Year End 2015". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- "Classifiche 'Top of the Music' 2015 FIMI-GfK: La musica italiana in vetta negli album e nei singoli digitali" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2015". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2015" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Airplay – podsumowanie 2015 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- "Russian Top Year-End Radio Hits (2015)". Tophit. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- "Årslista Singlar – År 2015" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2015 – hitparade.ch". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2015". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- "Ukrainian Top Year-End Radio Hits (2015)". Tophit. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Top de l'année Top Singles 2016" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- "Dance Top 100 - 2016". Mahasz. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- "Die Plätze 3️⃣1️⃣ und 3️⃣0️⃣ des Jahrzehnte-Rankings sichern sich Axwell /\ Ingrosso ("More Than You Know") + Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson ("Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)") bei den Singles sowie Andrea Berg ("Seelenbeben") + Herbert Grönemeyer ("Dauernd jetzt") bei den Alben". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved December 11, 2019 – via Twitter.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "Austrian single certifications – Felix Jaehn ft. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2016". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- "Universal Music Brasil". Universal Music. Instagram. August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- "Danish single certifications – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in Danish). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Denmark. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "French single certifications" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
- "Chiffres Felix Jaehn • Ain't Nobody, Book Of Love – Les Chiffres de ventes – Pure Charts" [Felix Jaehn sales figures • Ain't Nobody, Book Of Love – Sales figures]. Pure Charts (in French). France: Charts in France. July 27, 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson; 'Ain´t Nobody (Loves Me Better)')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- "Italian single certifications – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved December 26, 2015. Select "2015" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
- "Dutch single certifications – Felix Jaehn – Ain't Nobody" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Enter Ain't Nobody in the "Artiest of titel" box.
- "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "Polish single certifications – Felix Jaehn – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) (Singiel)" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- "Spanish single certifications – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "Swedish single certifications – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Sverigetopplistan.se (in Swedish). Sweden: Swedish Recording Industry Association. December 18, 2015. Look for the single release on the singles chart. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "FELIX JAEHN | Auszeichnung für Felix Jaehn: Für den Riesen-Erfolg von "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me better)" gab es jetzt Platin" [FELIX JAEHN | Awards for Felix Jaehn: Outstanding sales success for "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me better)" going Platinum]. Universal Music Germany (in German). Germany: Universal Music GmbH. October 14, 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- "British single certifications – Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 25, 2017. Select singles in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- "American single certifications – Felix Jaehn – Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 15, 2018. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.