Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)

"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" is a song written by Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, and Stevie Wonder. The song was originally recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967, but his version was not released as a single and did not appear on an album until 1977's anthology Looking Back.

The best-known version of this song is the 1973 release by Aretha Franklin, who had a million-selling Top 10 hit on Billboard charts. The song reached No. 1 on the R&B chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100 the week of February 23, 1974.Aretha Franklin, Billboard Hot 100 – Billboard.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025. It became an RIAA Gold record. Franklin's version of the song was ranked by Billboard as the No. 11 song for 1974.

Personnel Aretha Franklin versionFranklin, Aretha. "Let Me in Your Life" (Original Album Notes). Atlantic. 1974. Aretha Franklin – lead vocals, acoustic piano Kenneth Bichel – synthesizer Margaret Branch – background vocals Ann S. Clark – background vocals Donny Hathaway – electric piano Hugh McCracken – guitar Bernard Purdie – drums Chuck Rainey – electric bass Pat Smith – background vocals Richard Tee – organ Arif Mardin – horn arrangement, string arrangement Joe Farrell – flute Gene Orloff – concert master

Track listing 7-inch single A. "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" – 3:25 B. "If You Don't Think" – 3:49

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1973–1974)PeakpositionCanada RPM Top Singles8UK Singles Chart (The Official Charts Company)26US Billboard Hot 1003US Billboard Easy Listening33US Billboard R&B Singles1US Cash Box Top 1007

Year-end charts Chart (1974)RankCanada101US Billboard Hot 10011US Cash Box59

Miki Howard version

Miki Howard recorded the song for her 1989 album Miki Howard. Her version was an R&B hit in 1990 when it peaked at No. 3 on Billboards Hot Black Singles chart. Mark Romanek directed the video for Howard's rendition.

Track listings US 7-inch vinyl single A: "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" – 4:03 B: "Come Share My Love" – 4:43

US 12-inch vinyl single A: "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Remix 12" Version) – 5:22 B1: "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (LP Version) – 4:00 B2: "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Remix Dub) – 4:46

UK 12-inch vinyl single A: "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Brixton Bass Mix) – 5:20 B1: "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (LP Version) – 4:00 B2: "Come Share My Love" (LP Version) – 4:43

UK CD single "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" – 4:05 "Come Share My Love" – 4:42 "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Brixton Bass Mix) – 5:20

Charts Weekly charts Chart (1990)PeakpositionUK (The Official Charts Company)67US Billboard R&B3

Year-end charts Chart (1990)RankUS Billboard R&B70

Other cover versions In 1983, Leo Sayer featured a cover on his album Have You Ever Been in Love, and released it as a single, titled "Till You Come Back to Me". It reached No. 51 in the UK. The song was again covered in 1983 by Luther Vandross who released it on his album Busy Body as part of a medley with "Superstar", as well as its closing track. The medley peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Hot Black Singles chart in 1984. Basia recorded this song on her 1990 album London Warsaw New York. When released as a single, her version reached No. 33 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. The music video for her cover featured footage shot in Seattle, with scenes including the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the landmark Paramount Theatre. The clip was directed by Nick Morris.

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