U Send Me Swingin'
Mint Condition
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I wait for the day A sweet gentle sway rocks your love right my way Oh, you send me swingin', you send me swingin'. Oh, you send me swingin'. I never thought I'd really find someone so beautiful and kind. Oh, what you've done to me with just the little things you do. You've got me crazy over you and it's getting stronger When I'm with you I fall deeper in love, swingin' this feeling is the one thing my heart is sure of. I wait for the day A sweet gentle sway rocks your love right my way Oh, you send me swingin', you send me swingin'. Oh, you send me swingin'. Just thinkin' 'bout you and all the things that we could do together as one If only you could see how sweet your love is to me so heavenly No other way to say just how I feel for you,
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Written by: HOMER O'DELL, HOMER RODERICK O'DELL, JEFFREY ALLEN, JEFFREY STEPHEN ALLEN, KEIRSTON LEWIS, KEIRSTON JAMAL LEWIS, LAWRENCE WADDELL, LAWRENCE EL GRECCO WADDELL, RICKY KINCHEN, STOKLEY WILLIAMS
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20 facts about this song
Genre"U Send Me Swingin'" is a part of the R&B and "new jack swing" genre. This was a popular style of music in the 1980s and 1990s that combined elements of jazz, funk, pop, and hip hop.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1993, following the success of Mint Condition's debut album in 1991.
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Album"U Send Me Swingin'" is part of Mint Condition's second studio album, "From The Mint Factory."
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart. It was the second-biggest hit of their career, after "Breakin' My Heart."
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Band PersonnelThe song was performed by Mint Condition's original lineup: Stokley Williams, Homer O'Dell, Larry Waddell, Roger Lynch (who left in 1991), Ray Coleman, and Kenny Young.
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Music VideoIn the music video for "U Send Me Swingin'", the band members are shown playing their instruments and singing in a stylized, colorful environment. Some scenes also feature a swing, which is a nod to the song's title.
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Song CornerThe song is known for having a slow groove and rich harmonies, which made it stand out in the R&B scene at the time.
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Songwriting CreditsBand members Keri Lewis and Stokley Williams wrote the song. Both of them became successful songwriters and producers, working with artists like Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige.
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Band History"U Send Me Swingin'" was one of the songs that helped establish Mint Condition as one of the leading R&B bands of their time. The band is famous for being one of the last self-contained R&B bands, meaning that they wrote, arranged, and produced their own music and played their own instruments.
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Live Performances"U Send Me Swingin'" is a staple of Mint Condition's live performances and is often extended with instrumental solos and audience participation segments.
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Release Year"U Send Me Swingin'" was released in the year 1993 as part of Mint Condition's second album, called "From the Mint Factory".
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly gained popularity and is considered one of Mint Condition's most successful hits. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Musical StyleThe band is known for their mix of R&B, funk, jazz, soul, and rock and "U Send Me Swingin'" is a perfect representation of this signature style.
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Band CompositionMint Condition is a remarkable band as they play all of their own instruments, which is a rare feat in the realm of R&B. This includes performances in their hit single, "U Send Me Swingin'".
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Song DurationThe song has a length of approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds in its radio version, while the album version is slightly longer, with a runtime of over five minutes.
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InspirationAccording to band members, their songs, including "U Send Me Swingin'", are often inspired by their personal life experiences and relationships.
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Music VideoThe music video of "U Send Me Swingin'" features the band members singing and performing the song with a backdrop of animated colors and patterns, representative of the early 90s aesthetic.
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SongwritersThis popular song was written by the band members themselves - Stokley Williams and Jeffrey Stephen Allen.
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "U Send Me Swingin'" remains a popular song and is often played on nostalgic 90s R&B radio stations. The song has also been used in various television shows and films.
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Live Performances"U Send Me Swingin'" is often a crowd favorite and is typically included in the band's setlist during live performances and concerts. Their live performances of the song have been praised for their energy and musicianship.
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