"I'll Always Have You There" was a hit for singer and session musician Doug Gibbs. Released on the Oak label in 1972, it reached No. 25 on the Billboard soul chart.
Background The 1972 single backed with "Cloudy Day" was released on Oak OR-108. Both sides were co-written by himself and Bruce Fisher. It was produced by Ernie Freeman.45Cat - Doug Gibbs - Discography Later in 1972, the record was attracting attention, and it was reported in the September 2 issue of Billboard Magazine, that the single was getting heavy airplay in Chicago and San Francisco.Billboard, September 2, 1972 - Page 32 & 36 SOUL SAUCE
Chart performance Billboard The record entered the soul singles chart at No. 37 for the week ending September 9, 1972.Billboard, September 9, 1972 - Page 16 Billboard BEST SELLING Soul Singles It peaked on the chart at No. 25 on October 7, 1972.Billboard, October 7, 1972 - Page 25 Billboard BEST SELLING Soul SinglesBillboard - DOUG GIBBS, Chart History
Cashbox The song entered the Cashbox R&B Top 60 at No. 45 on September 23, 1972.Cashbox, September 23, 1972 - Page 32 CashBox R&B TOP 60 On October 14, it peaked at No. 32.Cashbox, October 14, 1972 - Page 37 CashBox R&B TOP 60
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