One Hundred Ways

James Ingram, Quincy Jones

About One Hundred Ways

"One Hundred Ways" is a 1981 single released from Quincy Jones' album The Dude on A&M Records. The song features James Ingram on vocals. The song reached number 14 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1981. It was a bigger Adult Contemporary hit, reaching number five in the U. S. and number six in Canada."One Hundred Ways" received the 1982 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance.


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1991
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Compliment what she does
Send her roses just because
If it's violins she loves let them play
Dedicate her fav'right song and hold
Her closer all night long
Lover her today
Find one hundred ways

Don't forget there could be
An old lover in her memory
If you need her so much more
Why don't you say
Maybe she has it in her mind
That she's just wasting her time
Ask her to stay
Find one hundred ways

Bein' cool won't help you keep a love warm
You'll just blow your chance
Take the time to open up your heart
That's the secret of romance

Sacrifice if you care
Buy her some moonlight to wear
If there's one more star she wants
Go all the way

In your arms tonight
She'll reflect that she owes you
The sweetest of debts if she wants to pay
Find one hundred ways

In your arms tonight
She'll reflect that she owes you
The sweetest of debts if she wants to pay
Find one hundred ways

Ya gotta believe it whoa
Love her today
Find one hundred ways

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James Ingram

James Ingram (born February 16, 1956) is an American singer, record producer, and instrumentalist. He is a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song. Since beginning his career in 1973, Ingram has charted eight U.S. Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 from the early 1980s until the early 1990s, as well charting with thirteen top 40 hits on the R&B singles chart. He has also amassed two number-one singles on the Hot 100: "Baby, Come to Me" which top the US pop chart in 1983 (a duet with R&B singer Patti Austin) and "I Don't Have the Heart", which became his second No. 1 in 1990, his first as a solo artist. Ingram co-written "The Day I Fall In Love" (for rock musician Patty Smyth), from the motion picture … more »

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Written by: ANTHONY TRYRONE COLEMAN, BENJAMIN WRIGHT, KATHLEEN WAKEFIELD

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"One Hundred Ways" is a song performed by American R&B singer James Ingram, from Quincy Jones' album titled "The Dude" which was released in 1981.
Grammy Awards
In 1982, James Ingram won his first Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for this song.
Track Content
The lyrics advise that there are "a hundred ways" a man can woo a woman, thus communicating the importance of effort and creativity in maintaining a romantic relationship.
Songwriting Team
The song was not written by either Jones or Ingram. It was penned by Tony Coleman, Kathy Wakefield, and Ben Wright.
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success, climbing up to number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 5 on the R&B chart.
Notable Collaborations
This song marked one of several collaborations between Jones and Ingram, including other notable hits like "Just Once."
Song Versions
Though Ingram's is the most well-known version, "One Hundred Ways" has been covered by a number of artists, including the band New Edition.
Critical Acclaim
Quincy Jones' album "The Dude," which includes "One Hundred Ways," received critical acclaim and was nominated for a total of 12 Grammy Awards.
Symbol of Quincy's Influence
James Ingram's success with "One Hundred Ways" helps represent the significant influence Quincy Jones has had on the music industry, as he was pivotal in launching Ingram's singing career.
Nostalgic Experience
For many fans, "One Hundred Ways" is a sentimental favorite, bringing back memories of the 1980s R&B sound.
Unexpected Success
Despite "One Hundred Ways" being a successful hit, it was not considered the biggest hit of the album. That credit goes to "Ai No Corrida", yet Ingram’s song got the Grammy win.
Prolonged Relevance
The song has been sampled by several contemporary artists in their songs, showing its continuous influence in the music industry.
Album Success
Quincy Jones’s album "The Dude" on which "One Hundred Ways" was featured, peaked at number 10 on the Pop Albums chart.

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