Sensitivity (song)
"Sensitivity" is the title of a number-one single by American singer Ralph Tresvant. It was the first single from the self-titled debut album of the New Edition frontman since the split of the group. The hit song spent one week at number one on the US R&B chart.[1] It became his biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart.
"Sensitivity" | ||||
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Single by Ralph Tresvant | ||||
from the album Ralph Tresvant | ||||
Released | October 9, 1990 | |||
Recorded | January 1990 | |||
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Length | 4:40 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
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Ralph Tresvant singles chronology | ||||
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In 2005, British electronic duo Lemon Jelly sampled "Sensitivity" in their track 90 – A Man Like Me. In October 2004, "Sensitivity" appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on the new jack swing radio station CSR 103.9. The song is also known for being covered by Tejano singer Selena, who performed it with her band Los Dinos on April 7, 1991 in San Antonio, Texas. The song also features in episode five of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1990–1991) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 1 |
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 19 |
UK Singles Chart | 18 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[4] | Gold | 500,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 588.
- "End of Year Charts 1991". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- "Billboard Top 100 - 1991". Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- "American single certifications – Ralph Tresvant – Sensitivity". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.