Temporary Lovers
{{Infobox song
| name = Temporary Lovers
| version =
| cover =
| cover_size =
| alt =
| border =
| caption =
| type =
| artist = The Controllers
| album =
| EP =
| language =
| English_title =
| A-side = Temporary Lovers
| B-side = Temporary Lovers (Instrumental)
| written =
| published =
| released = 1989
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 3:56
| label = Capitol B-44329
| writer = D. Spencer, Jr. - S. Sims
| composer =
| lyricist =
| producer = Donnell Spencer Jr. and Sam Sims
| chronology =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| prev_version =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| next_version =
| tracks =
| misc =
}}
Temporary Lovers aka Temporary Lover was a 1989 single for US group, The Controllers. The song was included on their album that was released the same year.
Background
The song which was written by Donnell Spencer and Sam Sims was included on The Controllers' seventh album, Just in Time which was released in 1989.Session Days - [https://www.sessiondays.com/2020/04/1989-the-controllers-just-in-time/ 1989 The Controllers – Just In Time] It was produced and arranged by Donnell Spencer, Jr. and Sam Sims for D.S. Coda Productions.Radio & Records, MArch 10, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/1980s/1989/RR-1989-03-10.pdf Page 65 THE CONTROLLERS Temporary Lovers The new single from the forthcoming LP JUST IN TIME.] It was released in May, 1989.Billboard's 1990 International Talent & Touring Directory - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1990/Billboard%27s-1990-International-Telent-&-Touring-Directory-ORG.pdf Page 24 ARTISTS, THE CONTROLLERS, (R & B) MCA,Capitol Records.]
The video clip for the song was directed by Rupert Wainwright.Billboard, April 22, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/80s/1989/BB-1989-04-22.pdf Page 63 MUSIC VIDEO, VIDEO TRACK, LOS ANGELES]
=Credited musicians=
- Drums (programming) - Donnell Spencer
- Guitar - Allen Hinds
- Keyboards - Donnell Spencer
- Keyboards - Sam Sims
- Programming - Donnell Spencer
- Background Vocals - Sam Sims
- Background Vocals - Donnell Spencer
- Background Vocals - Darrell Coleman
Reception
As mentioned in the April 7 issue of BRE Magazine, Tony Brown of WBLX-FM in Mobile, Alabama said that the record was something different this time but had the same adult flavoring which would attract a younger audience. He also mentioned that it would satisfy the loyal following of the group.
Airplay
Significant action for the single was reported by Radio & Records in the publication's March 17 issue. There were thirteen total light adds on stations which included WGCI, OC104, WXOK, WAN, WENN, WZFX, WQFX, KIIZ, Z99, and WALT, also one medium for WLOU.Radio & Records, Issue Number 780 March 17, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/1980s/1989/RR-1989-03-17.pdf Page 72 URBAN NATIONAL AIRPLAY, SIGNIFICANT ACTION, CONTROLLERS "Temporary Lovers" (Capitol) 21/13]
The March 31 issue of The Gavin Report had thirty three reports and seven adds for the song on the Up & Coming list.The Gavin Report, Issue 1750 March 31, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/80/89/Gavin-Report-1989-03-31.pdf Page 24 UP & COMING, Reports 33, Adds 7, THE CONTROLLERS - Temporary Lovers (MCA)]
According to the March 27 - April 9 issue of The R&B Report, KMOJ in Huston had the record as a hit pick.The R&B Report, Mar. 27 - Apr. 9, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/R&B-Report/1989/R&B-Report-1989-02-27.pdf Page 17 HITMAKERS, KMOJ/Houston, TX Walter Banks/MD, THE CONTROLLERS Temporary Lovers (Capitol)] The May 12 issue of BRE (Black Radio Executive) magazine reported that the song was an add-on at WTOY in Roanoke, Virginia.BRE, Volume XIV No. 17 May 12, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/BRE/80s/BRE-1989-05-12.pdf Page 27 REGIONAL RADIO REPORT, WTOY]
Chart
On the week of March 31, the single was at its second week in the BRE Singles Chart at no. 66.BRE, March 31, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/BRE/80s/BRE-1989-03-31.pdf Page 15 BRE SINGLES CHART TW 66, LW 78, WOC 2 CONTROLLERS, Temporary Lover, Capitol] By May 12, the single had been in the BRE Singles Chart for eight weeks and had moved up from no. 50 to no. 46.BRE, Volume XIV No. 17 May 12, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/BRE/80s/BRE-1989-05-12.pdf Page 15 BRE SINGLES CHART TW 47, LW 54, WOC 8 CONTROLLERS, Temporary Lover, Capitol]
The single made its debut at no 77 in the Cash Box Top R&B Singles chart on the week of April 8, 1989.Cash Box, April 8, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1989/CB-1989-04-08.pdf Page 23 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 77 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers DEBUT] It peaked at no. 53 on the week of April 22 and spent another week at that same position,Cash Box, April 22, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1989/CB-1989-04-22.pdf Page 21 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 53 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 66, Total Weeks 3]Cash Box, April 29, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1989/CB-1989-04-29.pdf CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 53 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 53, Total Weeks 4] before dropping to no. 72 the following week.Cash Box, May 6, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1989/CB-1989-05-06.pdf Page 21 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 72 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 53, Total Weeks 5]
On the week of May 13, the single debuted in the Airplay section at no 39 of theBillboard Hot Black Singles Sales & Airplay chart.Billboard, May 13, 1989 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/80s/1989/BB-1989-05-13.pdf Page 23 Billboard. Hot Black Singles SALES & AIRPLAY, AIRPLAY, THIS WEEK 39, LAST WEEK -, TEMPORARY LOVER THE CONTROLLERS, HOT BLACK POSITION 43]
It would eventually peak at no. 89 on the main Billboard chart that year.MusicVF.com - [https://www.musicvf.com/songs.php?page=artist&artist=Donnell+Spencer&tab=songaswriterchartstab Songs written by Donnell Spencer, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography, The Controllers 4. 04/1989 ⑤ Temporary Lovers by The Controllers]
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- 45Cat - [https://www.45cat.com/record/b44329 The Controllers Temporary Lovers (7" Edit)]
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Rhythm and blues songs