My First Night with You

"My First Night with You" is a song written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Diane Warren. It was originally recorded by Canadian singer Deborah Cox for her self-titled debut studio album (1995). In 1998, American singer Mýa covered the song for her self-titled debut studio album, serving as the album's third and final single. The album version was produced by Daryl Simmons, allowing Mýa to put her own spin on the record, while the Ric Wake pop-produced version was marketed at pop and adult contemporary radio. The lyrics of the ballad speak of a non-sexual experience with a man.

"My First Night with You"
Single by Mýa
from the album Mýa
ReleasedApril 13, 1999
Recorded1998
StudioSilent Sounds Studios
(Atlanta, Georgia)
GenreR&B, pop
Length5:38 (album version)
4:29 (Ric Wake Remix)
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)Babyface, Diane Warren
Producer(s)Daryl Simmons
Mýa singles chronology
"Somebody Like Me"
(1999)		 "My First Night with You"
(1999)		 "The Best of Me"
(2000)
Music video
"My First Night with You" on YouTube

The song received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, some of whom noted the thinness of Mýa's voice. "My First Night with You" peaked at number 28 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song's accompanying music video was directed by G. Thomas Ferguson and University Music CEO Haqq Islam. It featured a cameo by Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs portraying Mýa's father.

Composition

"My First Night with You" is in the key of ab major. The song's tempo is set at a moderate slow beat at 80 beats per minute in common time. Harrison's vocal range span from an Eb3 to Eb5.[1] The lyrics of "My First Night with You" are composed in the traditional verse-chorus form. Mýa opens the song with the first verse, followed by the chorus leading her into the second verse. The song continues to the bridge, chorus, then fades out until its run time.

Critical reception

Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review, writing, "It's hard to go wrong at pop radio these days with either Diane Warren or Babyface on your side, and here the two ably join forces for a gentle love ballad about that unforgettable first night together. Two mixes are offered on the promo single, a glistening pop video version, produced by Ric Wake, and a more R&B-oriented album version from Daryl Simmons. While notably different, either would suit the pop side of radio, which is sure to give this a careful listen. Mya's voice is not the most robust around and this song perhaps makes that clearer than before but 'My First Night With You' totally works that Backstreet Boys-ballad vibe that's so hot right now. For that reason and in light of the song's universal lyric about the first touch of love, it's quite likely that the song could continue this budding artist's hot streak, even crossing her over to AC."[2]

Accolades
Year Ceremony Award Result Ref.
1999 Washington Area Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated [3]
Video of the Year Nominated

Chart performance

In the United States, "My First Night with You" debuted at number ninety on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated week of March 20, 1999.[4] It ascended from 90–66 in its second week in the issue dated week of March 27, 1999.[5] The song reached its peak at number twenty-eight in the issue dated week of April 17, 1999 ascending 46–28.[6] It spent a total of 14 consecutive weeks on the chart and Mýa's second single with a short life span on the Hot 100 behind "Fallen" (2003) with 12 consecutive weeks. It performed equally on the Hot R&B Singles chart. The song made its debut at number eighty-nine in the week of March 13, 1999.[7] It rose from 85–35 in its second week on the chart, in the week of March 20, 1999.[8] It spent 19 consecutive weeks on the chart. "My First Night with You" reached its peak at number twenty-eight in the week of April 17, 1999. It became Mýa's third consecutive Top 40 (solo), fifth overall hit on both charts.

Music video

Background and development

In the video, Mýa tries to convince her father that her date is a good guy before they head out for a big night on the town. The whirlwind evening concludes with Mýa and her beau falling asleep on a beach. The clip included an appearance by rapper Saafir, whom audiences may recognize from his small role as Harold in 1993's "Menace II Society".[9]

Track listings and formats
U.S. 7" single[10]
A. "My First Night with You" – 4:30
B. "Baby It's Yours" – 4:29
U.S. maxi single[11]
  1. "My First Night With You" (Ric Wake version) – 4:30
  2. "My First Night With You" (Fernando G's Extended Vox) – 6:07
  3. "My First Night With You" (Soul Solution Extended Vox) – 9:56
  4. "Mi Primera Vez" – 4:30
U.S. CD single[12]
  1. "My First Night with You" (Ric Wake version) – 4:30
  2. "Baby It's Yours" – 4:30

Charts

Credits
  • Produced by Daryl Simmons
  • Engineered by Thom "TK" Kidd
  • Mixed by Jon Gass
  • Asstistant engineer: Kevin Lively
  • Asstistant mix engineer: E'Lyk
  • Recording studio: Silent Sound Studios
  • Mix studio: Brandon's Way Recording
  • Production coordinator: Ivy Skoff
  • All keyboards and drum programming: Daryl Simmons
  • Additional drum programming: P. Sound Productions
  • Bass: Ronnie Garrett
  • Background vocals: Mýa Harrison, Tanya "Tann" Smith

Release history
Country Release date Format(s) Label Ref.
United States February 16, 1999 CHR/Rhythmic Interscope [19]
April 13, 1999 Maxi single [20]
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