Optimistic (Sounds of Blackness song)
"Optimistic" is a song by American vocal and instrumental ensemble Sounds of Blackness, recorded for their debut studio album The Evolution of Gospel (1991). It was written and produced by Gary Hines, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and features vocals from Ann Bennett-Nesby, Carrie Harrington, Coré Cotton, Patricia Lacy, and Jamecia Bennett. The urban contemporary gospel song was released as the group's debut single and reached the top three on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart. A remake by August Greene featuring Brandy was released in 2018.
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| Single by Sounds of Blackness | ||||
| from the album The Evolution of Gospel | ||||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Length | 5:19 | |||
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Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position | |
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| scope="row" | UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[1] | 45 |
| scope="row" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 3 |
| scope="row" | US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[3] | 17 |
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References
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-20.
- "Sounds of Blackness Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-20.
- "Sounds of Blackness Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-20.
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