| "Circles" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Atlantic Starr | ||||
| from the album Brilliance | ||||
| B-side | "Does It Matter" | |||
| Released | 1982 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 6:25 (12" version) | |||
| Label | A&M (2392-S, US) A&M (AMS 8218, UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Lewis, Wayne Lewis | |||
| Producer(s) | James Anthony Carmichael | |||
| Atlantic Starr singles chronology | ||||
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"Circles" is a song by the American band Atlantic Starr, and the first single released from their 1982 album Brilliance.[3][4] The single was the most successful for the group thus far, peaking at number two for two weeks on the Soul Singles chart and it also became their first single to hit the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 38.[5] "Circles" was also Atlantic Starr's most successful single on the dance charts, peaking at number nine.[6]
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Cover versions
- In 1992, British singer Saffron recorded her version, which featured a remix by Frankie Knuckles, which charted at #60 in the UK.[7]
- In 1998, Kimara Lovelace went to number one on the dance play charts with her version of the song, becoming the most successful single of her career.[8]
Chart positions
Atlantic Starr
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 38
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| US Billboard Hot Black Singles | 2
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| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs | 9
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Saffron
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[9] | 60
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See also
References
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Various Artists – We Love the Nightlife: Good Times". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (February 22, 2021). "The Number Ones: Atlantic Starr's "Always". Stereogum. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Their slick 1982 funk-pop single "Circles," recorded with Lionel Richie producer James Anthony Carmichael...
- ^ "Atlantic Starr - Brilliance". Discogs. 1982.
- ^ "Atlantic Starr - Circles".
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 37.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 25.
- ^ “Circles” Music video from YouTube
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 160.
- ^ "officialcharts.com". officialcharts.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
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