This House / Paradise
| "This House" / "Paradise" | ||||
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| Single by Diana Ross | ||||
| from the album Workin' Overtime | ||||
| Released | July 23, 1989 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Nile Rodgers | |||
| Producer(s) | Nile Rodgers | |||
| Diana Ross singles chronology | ||||
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"This House" / "Paradise" is a double single from the album Workin' Overtime by American singer Diana Ross, released in 1989 in the US by Motown. Worldwide distribution was handled by EMI, but the single was split in two there: the songs "This House" and "Paradise" were released separately.
It was originally planned that "This House" would be the lead single from the album, but Ross insisted on "Workin' Overtime".[1] However, the song failed to achieve success, rising only to number 64 on the Hot Black Singles chart.[2] "Paradise" was much more popular, promoted on the dance market thanks to remixes by Shep Pettibone, reaching number 11 on the Dance Club Play chart in September 1989.[3]
Both songs were performed during the Workin' Overtime World Tour.
Critical reception
AllMusic noted the track "This House" as one of the most striking in the album.[4] The European magazine Music & Media named "Paradise" the best track of the album.[5] Muff Fitzgerald from Record Mirror stated that the only worthy songs are the juicy ballad "This House" and "Paradise" with spicy remixes by Shep Pettibone.[6] Stereo Review magazine noted that to some extent tracks like "This House" save the album.[7] Frank Kogan of Spin highlighted two good dance recordings in the album, one of which is "Paradise".[8]
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 64 |
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 61 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[3] | 11 |
References
- ^ Taraborrelli, J. Randy (2008). Diana Ross: An Unauthorized Biography. Pan Macmillan. p. 517. ISBN 9780330470148.
- ^ a b "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Diana Ross Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Wynn, Ron. "Workin' Overtime review". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Previews: Albums: Diana Ross–Workin' Overtime (EMI/Ross)" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 6, no. 22. June 3, 1989. p. 18. OCLC 29800226.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Muff (May 27, 1989). "Diana Ross–Workin' Overtime review" (PDF). Record Mirror. p. 32. ISSN 0144-5804.
- ^ Garland, Phyl (November 1989). "Review: Diana Ross–Workin' Overtime" (PDF). Stereo Review. Vol. 54, no. 11. pp. 138, 140. ISSN 0039-1220.
- ^ Kogan, Frank (September 1989). "Spins: Diana Ross–Workin' Overtime // Donna Summer–Another Place and Time". Spin. Vol. 5, no. 6. pp. 86–87. ISSN 0886-3032.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
External links
- "This House" / "Paradise" at Discogs (list of releases)
- This House (Official Video) on YouTube
- Paradise (Official Video) on YouTube
