Stuck on You (Lionel Richie song)

"Stuck on You" is a song written by and originally recorded by Lionel Richie. It was the fourth single released from his second studio album Can't Slow Down released on May 1, 1984, by Motown, and achieved chart success, particularly in the U.S. and the UK, where it peaked at number three and number 12, respectively. "Stuck on You" reached number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, Richie's seventh chart topper.[1] The song differs from Richie's other compositions, as it displays a country pop influence rather than R&B.[2] The song marks Lionel Richie's country music debut, and indeed, "Stuck on You" peaked at number 24 on the country chart.[3] As such, the single's cover photo shows Richie wearing a cowboy hat.

"Stuck on You"
Single by Lionel Richie
from the album Can't Slow Down
B-side"Round and Round"
ReleasedMay 1, 1984
Recorded1983
GenreCountry pop
Length3:10
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)Lionel Richie
Producer(s)
  • Lionel Richie
  • James Anthony Carmichael
Lionel Richie singles chronology
"Hello"
(1984)		 "Stuck on You"
(1984)		 "Penny Lover"
(1984)

Track listings
7" single
  1. "Stuck on You" – 3:10
  2. "Round and Round" – 4:48
12" maxi
  1. "Stuck on You" – 3:10
  2. "Round and Round" – 4:48
  3. "Tell Me" – 5:28

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1984) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] 24
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] 3
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[6] 1
Canada Country Singles (RPM)[7] 18
Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 45
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] 21
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 28
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] 26
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[13] 12
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[14] 3
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary[14] 1
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles[14] 24
U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[14] 8

Year-end charts
Chart (1984) Rank
US Top Pop Singles (Billboard)[15] 32

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

3T version
"Stuck on You"
Single by 3T
from the album Identity
B-side"Disappeared"
ReleasedNovember 25, 2003
Recorded2002
Genre
Length3:32
Label
Songwriter(s)Lionel Richie
Producer(s)3T
3T singles chronology
"Eternal Flame"
(1996)		 "Stuck on You"
(2003)		 "Sex Appeal"
(2003)

In 2003, "Stuck on You" was covered by American band 3T. It was the first single from the band's second studio album Identity, on which the song also appears in a remixed version called 'Smooth Mix' (also available on the CD maxi). Released in summer 2003, it achieved success in the Netherlands, Belgium and France, where it was a top ten hit.

Track listings
CD maxi
  1. "Stuck on You" – 3:32
  2. "Stuck on You" (Smooth Mix) – 3:58
  3. "Disappeared" – 3:32
CD single – promo
  1. "Stuck on You" (Radio Mix) – 3:32

Certifications
Country Certification Date Sales certified
France[17] Silver November 13, 2003 125,000

Charts

Other covers and sampling

Another cover was recorded by British reggae singer Trevor Walters in 1984 (only 3 months after the original). This version was Walters' biggest hit in his home country peaking inside the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. In fact, it was so successful that it peaked higher than Richie's original. Other covers involve reggae singers Beres Hammond, Frankie Paul, and Eddie Lovette.

The song's chorus was used in the song "Stuck on Replay" by German EDM group Scooter.

Charlie Masso of Menudo would cover Stuck On You and other Lionel Richie songs during Menudo's live concerts and their television series Menudo Mania.

See also

References
  1. Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 204.
  2. Rolling Stone - Can't Slow Down Review
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 290.
  4. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  5. Canada top singles peak Archived 2015-07-02 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Canada adult contemporary peak". Archived from the original on 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  7. "Canada country peak". Archived from the original on 2015-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Lionel Richie – Stuck on You". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  9. Irish Singles Chart Irishcharts.ie (Retrieved May 16, 2009)
  10. "Nederlandse Top 40 – Lionel Richie" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  11. "Charts.nz – Lionel Richie – Stuck on You". Top 40 Singles.
  12. "Swisscharts.com – Lionel Richie – Stuck on You". Swiss Singles Chart.
  13. UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved May 16, 2009)
  14. Billboard allmusic.com (Retrieved May 16, 2009)
  15. "Talent Almanac 1985: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 96 no. 51. December 22, 1984. p. TA-19.
  16. "British single certifications – Lionel Richie – Stuck on You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  17. French certifications Disqueenfrance.com Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved May 16, 2009)
  18. "Ultratop.be – 3T – Stuck on You" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  19. "3T Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  20. "Lescharts.com – 3T – Stuck on You" (in French). Les classement single.
  21. "Offiziellecharts.de – 3T – Stuck on You". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  22. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 15, 2004" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40
  23. "Dutchcharts.nl – 3T – Stuck on You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  24. "Swedishcharts.com – 3T – Stuck on You". Singles Top 100.
  25. "Swisscharts.com – 3T – Stuck on You". Swiss Singles Chart.
  26. "Rapports Annuels 2003". Ultratop. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  27. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2004". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  28. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2004". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
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