"In Harm's Way" is a 1997 single by BeBe Winans. It registered on multiple charts that year. Background The song was written by Margaret Bell-Byars. It was recorded by BeBe Winans and was released on Atlantic 2-84035 in 1997.Discogs - BeBe Winans – In Harm's WayBillboard, November 1, 1997 - Page 24 R&B SINGLES A-Z, 39 IN HARM'S WAY (EMI Blackwood, BMI/WB, BMI/Rhett Rhyme. ASCAP/Margaret Bell-Byars Designee. BM))
At one stage, BeBe Winans' manager Jill Siegel suggested that the video for "In Harm's Way" be directed by Denzel Washington.Billboard, November 8, 1997 - Page 43 Songwriters & Publishers ARTISTS & MUSIC, EMI Publishing Moving Into A&R Co. Expands Role To Include Record Production BY JIM BESSMAN Washington ended up directing the video.Cross Rhythms, Published in the CR Mag 41 Wednesday 1st October 1997 - Denzel Washington to direct video for BeBe Winans Reception The single was reviewed in the 20 September issue of Billboard. It was positive with the reviewer writing that BeBe Winans delivered a smooth and soulful slow jam with an infusion of a warmth and honesty. The potential to interest both mature and youthful listeners was also mentioned.Billboard, September 20, 1997 - Page 68 Reviews & Previews, SINGLES EDITED BY LARRY FLICK, R&B, BEBE WINANS In Harm's Way (4:21) Airplay Video For the week of 26 October 1997, "In Harm's Way" was an Add On at VH1 Music First.Billboard, November 8, 1997 - Page 90 Billboard Video Monitor, VH1 ** NEW ONS**, BeBe Winans, In Harm's Way
Charts Billboard For the week of 1 November 1997, the single debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.Billboard, November 1, 1997 - Page 21 THIS WEEK 39, NEW >, WKS. ON CHART 1, IN HARMS WAY, R.LAWRENCE (B. WINANS, R.LAWRENCE, M.BELL-BYARS) BEBE WINANS It also debuted at No. 25 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart.Billboard, November 1, 1997 - Page 101 BUBBLING UNDER HOT 100 SINGLES, THIS WEEK 25, LAST WEEK -, WEEKS ON 1, IN HARM'S WAY BEBE WINANS (ATLANTIC)
The song eventually peaked at No. 83 on the Hot 100.Billboard - BeBe Winans, In Harm's Way BeBe Winans, DEBUT DATE 11/22/97, PEAK POS. 83 Hits For the week of 21 November, the single debuted at No. 50 on the Hits Sizzling Singles Top 50 chart,Hits, November 21, 1997 Volume 11 Issue 570 - Page 63 Jamz Sizzling Singles The Top 50 Week Of November 21, 1997, TOP SPINZ, TW 50, BEBE WINANS In Harm's Way, Atlantic/Atl G and No. 25 on the Hits Urban Adult Top 25 chart.Hits, November 21, 1997 Volume 11 Issue 570 - Page 71 Jamz Urban Adult Singles Week Of November 21, 1997 2W (--), LW (--), TW (25), BEBE WINANS In Harm's Way, Atlantic/Atl G References
External links Discogs - BeBe Winans – In Harm's Way Bebe Winans channel, Oct 11, 2014 - In Harm's Way (audio) Jules Kain Music channel, Jun 11, 2008 - BeBe Winans - In Harms Way (video)