"Rub You the Right Way" is a song by American singer Johnny Gill, issued as the first single from his self-titled third album in March 1990. The single was written and produced by James Harris III & Terry Lewis. A remixed version of the song exists with a rap verse from CL Smooth.
"Rub You the Right Way" | ||||
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Single by Johnny Gill | ||||
from the album Johnny Gill | ||||
Released | March 28, 1990[1] | |||
Studio | Flyte Tyme (Edina, Minnesota) | |||
Genre | New jack swing, rockabilly[2] | |||
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Label | Motown | |||
Songwriter(s) | James Harris III & Terry Lewis | |||
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Johnny Gill singles chronology | ||||
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According to Billboard, the song is about sex, more specifically a "man who offers to use his hands wisely during a night of lovin'."[3]
"Rub You the Right Way" spent one week at number one on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[4][5] The single also peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.[6]
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[1] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |