Take My Advice
"Take My Advice" is a 1992 song by the American singer Kym Sims, written and produced by Steve "Silk" Hurley. It is the follow-up to Sims' successful 1991 debut-single, "Too Blind to See It" and is taken from her album, Too Blind to See It. The song became a club-hit and peaked at number 13 in the UK and number 5 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the US. On the European Eurochart Hot 100, "Take My Advice" reached number 42. In 2015, Sims released "Take My Advice" (The 2015 Remixes) Part 1 and 2.
"Take My Advice" | ||||
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Single by Kym Sims | ||||
from the album Too Blind to See It | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | March 1992 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:59 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Steve "Silk" Hurley | |||
Kym Sims singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Take My Advice" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "engaging, pop-flavored houser" and noted that "star-quality vocal performance is inflected with a proper helping of sass and charm," adding that the influence of producer Steve "Silk" Hurley is prominent, "which should help keep dancefloors filled."[1]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Take My Advice" (Original 7") | 3:59 |
2. | "Take My Advice" (Urban 7") | 3:59 |
3. | "Take My Advice" (Silky 70's Mix) | 7:02 |
4. | "Take My Advice" (E-Smoove's Late Nite Mix) | 6:15 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA Charts) | 123 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] | 42 |
Ireland (IRMA) | 18 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] | 13 |
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[4] | 5 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 86 |
Sampling
German DJ/artist Marusha used samples from "Take My Advice" in her track "Go Ahead".
References
- "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 18 April 1992. p. 68. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- "Official Charts > Kym Sims". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Chart History > Kym Sims". Billboard. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Chart History > Kym Sims". Billboard. Retrieved 19 April 2018.