Here

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About Here

"Right Here" is the debut single by the American R&B girl group SWV. It was released on August 20, 1992 as the lead single from their debut album It's About Time (1992), and charted on the Billboard charts as a double-A-side with "Downtown". A remixed version, referred to as "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)" and based around a sample of Michael Jackson's 1983 song "Human Nature", became a number-one R&B single, selling 500,000 copies and earning a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. According to Billboard, the song spent 54 weeks on the R&B chart, which is one of the longest chart runs of all time. Despite the huge success of the single, the group said in early 2014 that they did not like Teddy Riley's remix. Billboard named the Human Nature Remix of the song number 17 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. 


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This is for all the lonely people
Thinking that life has passed them by
Don't give up
Until you drink from the silver cup
And ride that highway in the sky

This is for all the single people
Thinking that life has left them dry
Don't give up
Until you drink from the silver cup
You never know until you try

Well, I'm on my way
Yes, I'm back to stay
Well, I'm on my way back home

This is for all the lonely people
Thinking that life has passed them by
Don't give up
Until you drink from the silver cup
She'll never take you down or
Never give you up
You'll never know until you try

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America

America is an English-American folk rock band, that originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. The three members were barely out of their teens, when they became a musical sensation during 1972, scoring No. 1 hits and winning a Grammy for best new musical artist. Their recording success stretched throughout the 1970s; some of the band's best known songs are "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair" (both of which reached No. 1), "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Daisy Jane", and "Lonely People". George Martin produced seven of their albums. more »

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Written by: GERRY BECKLEY

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Data
"Here" is a song by the American folk-rock band, America, issued on the Harbourside Music Label. The song was released in 2000, nearly three decades after the group's founding.
Album Classification
This song features on the album 'Human Nature,' which is the group's 12th studio album. It was an attempt to reinvent the band's folk-rock sound for the new millennium.
Band Members Contribution
Easily one of the interesting facts about "Here", it was written by four of the band members – Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Robert White Johnson, along with Bill Mumy.
Style and Sound
America is known for their fusion of folk-rock and pop, and "Here" continues this tradition. The song has an intimate, gentle guitar base with harmonic singing style that became the band’s signature sound.
Song Length
The song isn't notably long — it clocks in at roughly 5 minutes and 10 seconds. This is relatively standard for pop songs, but it offers ample time for the band to display their melodic and lyrical skills.
Critic Reception
While 'Here' did not become a chart-topping hit like some of America's earlier releases, it received fair reviews from music critics who praised its harmonious sound and soothing vibe.
Commercial Success
The album 'Human Nature' that houses the song "Here" didn't secure a high spot on U.S. music charts. However, the band’s popularity allowed it to gain considerable sales worldwide.
Live Performance
The song "Here" was often performed live during America's concerts following the release of the album, becoming a favorite among some fans for its distinctly gentle and emotive appeal.
Band's Popularity
At the time "Here" was released, America had already established itself as a successful band globally largely due to their hits like "A Horse with No Name", "I Need You", and "Ventura Highway".
Music Video
Unlike some of the band's earlier hits, "Here" did not have an official music video. However, the song is available on various music streaming platforms and YouTube channel.

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