"You See the Trouble with Me" is a song recorded by American soul artist Barry White, written by White and Ray Parker Jr. It was released in February 1976 as the second single from White's album Let the Music Play. In its initial release, the track reached number 14 on Billboards Black Singles chart, and number two in the United Kingdom. It was certified silver for 250,000 copies shipped in United Kingdom in 1976.
Track listing European 7-inch single (1976) "You See the Trouble with Me" - 3:18 "I'm So Blue and You Are Too" - 4:21
Charts Chart (1976)PeakpositionGermany (Media Control AG)14Ireland (IRMA)15Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)19United Kingdom (OCC)2US Billboard Hot Soul Singles14US Billboard National Disco Action Top 3015
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Black Legend version
A cover version in 2000, credited to Italian musical group Black Legend, originally sampled Barry White; however, White had not given permission for this, so the vocals were re-recorded by Black Legend member Elroy "Spoonface" Powell. In an interview with NME, White explained why he refused permission: "When I heard the Black Legend song, I thought it was going nowhere. It was cheap and had no soul".
This 2000 version was a hit across Europe, reaching number one in the UK in June of that year. The song was the 40th-best-selling single of 2000 in the UK.
Track listing "You See the Trouble with Me" (We'll Be in Trouble radio edit) – 3:16 "You See the Trouble with Me" (Sharam Jey Remix) – 6:25 "You See the Trouble with Me" (We'll Be in Trouble original radio edit) – 4:58 "Across the Ocean" (album version) – 5:44
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2000)PeakpositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)7Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)6Greece (IFPI)10Ireland Dance (IRMA)1US Dance Club Play (Billboard)7US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)49
Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)20Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)63France (SNEP)72Ireland (IRMA)49UK Singles (OCC)40
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Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Italy2000RiseSpainApril 10, 200012-inch vinylVendettaUnited KingdomJune 12, 2000Eternal
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