Rub You the Right Way

Johnny Gill

About Rub You the Right Way

"Rub You the Right Way" is a song by Johnny Gill. Taken as the first single from the artist's debut album under Motown, the hit song spent one week in May 1990 at number-one on the US R&B chart, and made it to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in August of that year. The single also peaked at number sixteen on the dance charts and was Gill's first single upon the breakup of New Edition and his biggest hit to date. A remixed version of the song exists with a rap verse from CL Smooth. The remixed version of the song appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on fictional new jack swing radio station CSR 103.9. 


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2010
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What you’ve been missin’ in a man
I can survive, your wish is my command
I’ll work hard to fill your needs
Give you lesson on what it is to

(Feel) Feel (good) good baby
Get undressed and slip on this robe
(Re) Re- (lax) lax darlin’
Just sit back would rather be stroked

Can you feel, the magic in my hands
When I touch, and rub you the right way
Stroke, applied with tenderness
When I hold, and rub you the right way

A light massage, a soft caress
Whenever I need to rub, I rub her happiness
Customer satisfaction is a guarantee
So for your pleasure, come on over here to please

You, hey
So hold on and throw off that coat
(Show) show (you)
I’ll show you pleasure like you’ve never known

Can you feel, the magic in my hands
When I touch, and rub you the right way
Stroke, applied with tenderness
When I hold, and rub you the right way

Feel, the magic in my hands
When I touch, and rub you the right way
Stroke, applied with tenderness
When I hold, and rub you the right way

Rub-a-dub-dub your love's full of wishes
Palmolive advance, baby do you do dishes?
Slick your body down with oil then kiss your neck
CL Smooth, bound to get wrecked
A magic touch to give the women a rush
And still, Johnny Gill is still too much
Stroke and poke but don't choke, 'cause you got him,
Him on the top and her on the bottoom
Hold you tight and I'll never let you go, then flow
'Cause you see the flow, so ladies, if you're down to play
My boy Johnny gonna rub you the right way

Can you feel, the magic in my hands
When I touch, and rub you the right way
Stroke, applied with tenderness
When I hold, and rub you the right way

Feel, the magic in my hands
When I touch, and rub you the right way
Stroke, applied with tenderness
When I hold, and rub you the right way

Your every wish is my command
So get undressed and
Gonna rub with my magic hands
Give you what you’re missin’ in a man
Stroke you with a soft caress
Applied with tenderness
Hold on tight and don’t let go

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Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966) is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic compilations. more »

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Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

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9 facts about this song

Song Background
"Rub You the Right Way" is a song that was written and produced by James Harris and Terry Lewis for Johnny Gill's third album, Johnny Gill.
Johnny Gill's Career
Despite being an accomplished solo artist, Johnny Gill is also known for being part of the boy band, New Edition. However, "Rub You the Right Way" was part of his solo work and not associated with New Edition.
Chart Success
The song was released in 1990 and immediately achieved success. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and additionally topped the Hot Black Singles chart.
Video Production
The music video for "Rub You the Right Way" was directed by Millicent Shelton, marking her first big break in the music industry.
Notable Recognition
The song was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male at the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991.
Collaboration
Gill's powerful voice and unique sound paired with Harris and Lewis's signature production style made "Rub You the Right Way" a hit.
Song Impression
The beat and lyrics of the song were considered quite controversial and provocative when it was released, but despite that, it had massive appeal and reception.
Legacy
"Rub You the Right Way" stays as one of Johnny Gill's most popular songs, and it helped cement his status as an R&B star.
Impact on Career
The song's success provided a considerable boost to Gill's career, helping him to establish a name for himself outside of the New Edition group.

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