I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

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Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Singles
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
  DE 5 02/16/1987 (13 weeks)
  AT 9 03/15/1987 (12 weeks)
  CH 5 02/15/1987 (11 weeks)
  UK 1Template: Infobox chart placements / maintenance / NR1 link 01/31/1987 (9 weeks)
  US 1Template: Infobox chart placements / maintenance / NR1 link 02/21/1987 (17 weeks)

I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) is a 1987 song by Aretha Franklin and George Michael , written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan, and produced and arranged by Narada Michael Walden . It appeared on the album Aretha .

history

The single was released in some parts of the world in late 1986, but wasn't released until January 19, 1987 in the UK . There and in the USA the song reached number 1 in the charts for 2 weeks each. The duet was also a success in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and was in the top 10 of the charts.

Cover illustration

The background of the cover illustration is white. At the bottom left is a picture of Aretha Franklin and George Michael. Above is the title "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" in blue letters, as well as the names of the performers.

Cover versions

Individual evidence

  1. Chart data
  2. ^ I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Single-Info
  3. Release list
  4. Aretha Franklin & George Michael in the single charts
  5. Marcia Griffiths - Knew You Were Waiting for Me on Amazon