The Right Stuff
Vanessa Williams
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I was standin' at 7:15 Waitin' for my baby's car Just when out stepped the driver of a limousine And asked if I was going far I said I've got my mind made up I don't want to leave here baby cause it's clear to me That it's just too tough to find another lover like mine With (I mean the) right stuff (I got to have) the right stuff baby I don't want to miss out on the right stuff (Ooh no with mister right stuff) I just found him a week ago He's gonna call me on the phone and say I live in Paris, don't you want to go I know you must be alone Well it's take more than a fancy trick Or chauffeured limousine for I have never seen No one who can give me lovin' like this The other fellas don't compare With (I mean the) right stuff (I got to have) the right stuff baby I don't want to miss out on the right stuff (Ooh no with mister right stuff) He's the only one to give me that lovin' Cause next to him there is no other one He' very sexy, oh so sweet Knocks me off my feet, sing Ooh yeah, let me sing it again With (I mean the) right stuff (I got to have) the right stuff baby I don't want to miss out on the right stuff (Ooh no with mister right stuff)
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Written by: KEVIN T. JONES, REX SALAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release and Performer"The Right Stuff" is a song by popular American R&B/pop singer Vanessa Williams.
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Album FeatureThe song is the title track of Vanessa Williams' debut studio album, which was launched in 1988.
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Critical ReceptionOn its release, the song received positive reviews from music critics, praising Vanessa’s vocal performance.
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Chart Performance“The Right Stuff” managed to peak at the number 44 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a big hit on the Dance charts, hitting number 5.
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Grammy Nominations"The Right Stuff" earned Vanessa Williams three Grammy nominations in 1989 for Best New Artist, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song.
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CertificationIt was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the Grammy-winning songwriter/producer team, Rex Salas and Kipper Jones.
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Video AppearanceThe music video for "The Right Stuff" features actor Blair Underwood.
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Song Style"The Right Stuff" is a mixture of R&B and dance-pop, a style that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Comeback"The Right Stuff" was Vanessa Williams’ musical comeback after she was forced to relinquish her Miss America title due to a scandal involving inappropriate photos.
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Concert StapleThe song remains a staple in Vanessa Williams' concerts and is often a fan favorite during her live performances.
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Cover Versions"The Right Stuff" has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence on the music industry.
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