Circles (Atlantic Starr song)
"Circles" is a song by the American band Atlantic Starr, and the first single released from their 1982 album Brilliance.[2][3] The single was the most successful for the group thus far, peaking at number two for two weeks on the Soul Singles chart and it also became their first single to hit the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 38.[4] "Circles" was also Atlantic Starr's most successful single on the dance charts, peaking at number nine.[5]
"Circles" | ||||
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Single by Atlantic Starr | ||||
from the album Brilliance | ||||
Released | 1982 | |||
Genre | Post-disco[1] | |||
Length | 6:25 (12" version) | |||
Label | A&M (2392-S, US) A&M (AMS 8218, UK) | |||
Songwriter(s) | David Lewis, Wayne Lewis | |||
Producer(s) | James Anthony Carmichael | |||
Atlantic Starr singles chronology | ||||
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In 1992, Nigerian singer Saffron recorded her version, which featured a remix by Frankie Knuckles, but this one failed to chart.[6]
In 1998, Kimara Lovelace went to number one on the dance play charts with her version of the song, becoming the most successful single of her career.[7]
Chart positions
Chart (1982) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | |
US Billboard Hot Black Singles | |
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs |
References
- Kellman, Andy. "Various Artists – We Love the Nightlife: Good Times". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- "Atlantic Starr - Brilliance".
- "Atlantic Starr - Circles".
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 37.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 25.
- “Circles” Music video from YouTube
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 160.
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