One Hundred Ways
James Ingram, Quincy Jones
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Compliment what she does Send her roses just because If it's violins she loves let them play Dedicate her fav'right song and hold Her closer all night long Lover her today Find one hundred ways Don't forget there could be An old lover in her memory If you need her so much more Why don't you say Maybe she has it in her mind That she's just wasting her time Ask her to stay Find one hundred ways Bein' cool won't help you keep a love warm You'll just blow your chance Take the time to open up your heart That's the secret of romance Sacrifice if you care Buy her some moonlight to wear If there's one more star she wants Go all the way In your arms tonight She'll reflect that she owes you The sweetest of debts if she wants to pay Find one hundred ways In your arms tonight She'll reflect that she owes you The sweetest of debts if she wants to pay Find one hundred ways Ya gotta believe it whoa Love her today Find one hundred ways
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Written by: ANTHONY TRYRONE COLEMAN, BENJAMIN WRIGHT, KATHLEEN WAKEFIELD
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"One Hundred Ways" is a song performed by American R&B singer James Ingram, from Quincy Jones' album titled "The Dude" which was released in 1981.
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Grammy AwardsIn 1982, James Ingram won his first Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for this song.
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Track ContentThe lyrics advise that there are "a hundred ways" a man can woo a woman, thus communicating the importance of effort and creativity in maintaining a romantic relationship.
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Songwriting TeamThe song was not written by either Jones or Ingram. It was penned by Tony Coleman, Kathy Wakefield, and Ben Wright.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, climbing up to number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 5 on the R&B chart.
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Notable CollaborationsThis song marked one of several collaborations between Jones and Ingram, including other notable hits like "Just Once."
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Song VersionsThough Ingram's is the most well-known version, "One Hundred Ways" has been covered by a number of artists, including the band New Edition.
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Critical AcclaimQuincy Jones' album "The Dude," which includes "One Hundred Ways," received critical acclaim and was nominated for a total of 12 Grammy Awards.
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Symbol of Quincy's InfluenceJames Ingram's success with "One Hundred Ways" helps represent the significant influence Quincy Jones has had on the music industry, as he was pivotal in launching Ingram's singing career.
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Nostalgic ExperienceFor many fans, "One Hundred Ways" is a sentimental favorite, bringing back memories of the 1980s R&B sound.
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Unexpected SuccessDespite "One Hundred Ways" being a successful hit, it was not considered the biggest hit of the album. That credit goes to "Ai No Corrida", yet Ingram’s song got the Grammy win.
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Prolonged RelevanceThe song has been sampled by several contemporary artists in their songs, showing its continuous influence in the music industry.
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Album SuccessQuincy Jones’s album "The Dude" on which "One Hundred Ways" was featured, peaked at number 10 on the Pop Albums chart.
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