"Give Me You" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Diane Warren for Blige's fourth studio album, Mary (1999), while production was helmed by Manuel Seal, featuring co-production from Nate-Love Clemons. The song was released as the third single from the album on February 28, 2000. "Give Me You" peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart while reaching number 21 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In the UK, the Niño remix was the main radio version. The Mary album was then re-released there with the Niño remix added to the track listing. NBA legend Michael Jordan makes a cameo in the music video.
Track listings US CD single "Give Me You" (LP version) – 5:03 "Give Me You" (Niño Remix) – 6:40
UK cassette single "Give Me You" (Niño Radio Mix) – 3:34 "Give Me You" (LP version) – 5:03
UK CD 1 "Give Me You" (Niño Radio Mix) – 3:34 "Give Me You" (Extended Niño Mix) – 6:39 "Give Me You" (Club Path) – 5:52 "Give Me You" (Royal Garden R&B Mix) – 3:42
UK CD 2 "Give Me You" (Single Mix with Orchestral Intro) – 4:10 "Give Me You" (Royal Garden's Discotip Extended) – 7:02 "Sexy" (featuring Jadakiss) – 4:47
Personnel Personnel are adapted from the Mary liner notes.
Mary J. Blige – vocals Eric Clapton – lead guitar Michael Clemons – drums Nate-Love Clemons – bass synthesizer, co-production Paul Pesco – additional guitars Paul Riser – string arrangements Manuel Seal – acoustic piano, electric piano, production Diane Warren – songwriting
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Give Me You" Chart (1999–2000) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 58Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 64European Radio Top 50 (Music & Media) 32Italy Airplay (Music & Media) 9
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Give Me You"Chart (2000)PositionUK Urban (Music Week) 36
Release history +Release history and formats for "Give Me You"RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesFebruary 28, 2000Urban radioMCAFebruary 29, 2000JapanApril 5, 2000CDUnited StatesApril 10, 2000Contemporary hit radio
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