Count On Me (Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans song)
"Count on Me" is a duet by American recording artists Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans. It is an uplifting song about leaning on a friend for support when needed. Released in early 1996, the song was the fourth single from the soundtrack album of the motion picture Waiting to Exhale, and the second single by Houston released from that album and its soundtrack. became Winans highest position reached on the US Hot 100 as the single reached the top ten, peaking at number eight. It was certified gold in the U.S.
Critical reception
Chicago Tribune editor Greg Kot wrote that the soul is present on this song and it doesn't sound "particularly enraptured".[1] Allmusic editor Craig Lytle praised: "She (Whitney) teams with Cece Winans on the inspirational duet "Count on Me," and both accomplished singers raise all hopes with their comforting vocals."[2] Billboard called this song torchy.[3] The Orlando Sentinel wrote that "with its swelling choruses and shouted pledges of friendship" the song "is infused with We Are the World earnestness and overkill, but the performances save it from being too treacly".[4]
Music video
The music video for the song features Houston and Winans giving a concert performance, while clips of the Waiting to Exhale feature film are sporadically mixed in. The "Count on Me" music video peaked at number one on music channels BET, MTV, and VH1.
References in pop culture
On a Valentines Day episode of Sister Sister, the three principal actors: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry and Marques Houston, sing the song at a karaoke bar. They sing the first two verses and the chorus.
Charts
Chart positions
Year-end charts
Chart (1996) |
Position |
US Billboard Hot 100[16] |
48 |
US R&B Singles[17] |
35 |
Certifications
References
- ↑ http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-12-21/features/9512210210_1_exhale-patti-labelle-toni-braxton
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/waiting-to-exhale-mw0000645165
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=Pw0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA91
- ↑ Darling, Gary (December 8, 1995). "'Waiting To Exhale' Soundtrack". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans - Count On Me". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "German Charts - 1997". World Charts. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans - Count On Me". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans - Count On Me". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans - Count On Me". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Whitney Houston | Artist". Official Charts. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100". Billboard.com. 1996-05-04. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- 1 2 David Lynch Q&A: It's 'Crazy Clown Time' (2011-11-08). "Billboard - News - David Lynch Q&A: It's 'Crazy Clown Time'". M.billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week: February 12, 2012 to February 18, 2012)". Gaon Chart. January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Gospel Streaming Songs - Week of April 11, 2014". billboard.com. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1996". Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ↑ "Billboard.BIZ". Billboard.BIZ. 1996-12-31. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Houston, Whitney & CeCe Winans – Count on Me". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
- ↑ "Best-Selling Records of 1996". Billboard (BPI Communications Inc.) 109 (3): 61. January 18, 1997. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
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