Coming to America (Nile Rodgers song)
| "Coming to America" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by The System | ||||
| from the album Coming to America Soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Format |
7" single 12" maxi | |||
| Recorded | October 1987 | |||
| Genre |
Pop Contemporary R&B | |||
| Length | 3:33 (Part One version) | |||
| Label |
Atlantic ATCO Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Nancy Huang, Nile Rodgers | |||
| Producer(s) | The System, Nile Rodgers | |||
| The System singles chronology | ||||
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"Coming to America" is a song used in the movie of the same name, starring Eddie Murphy. It was written by Nile Rodgers and Nancy Huang and performed by American music band The System. The song was used in movie during closing credits.
The song entered two Billboard charts in 1988, peaking No. 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 91 on the Hot 100 chart.[1][2]
This is the last commercially successful single recorded by The System.
Track listing
| 12" Vinyl (ATCO Records – DMD 1189) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Version | Length |
| 1. | "Coming To America" | Independence Mix | 5:45 |
| 2. | "Coming To America" | American Dub Mix | 4:33 |
| 3. | "Coming To America" | Part Two | 3:33 |
| 7" Vinyl (ATCO Records – 7-99320) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Version | Length |
| 1. | "Coming To America" | Part One | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Coming To America" | Part Two | 3:30 |
| Promo CD (Atlantic – PR 2352-2) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Version | Length |
| 1. | "Coming To America" | Part One | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Coming To America" | Part Two | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Coming To America" | Independence Mix | 5:45 |
| 4. | "Coming To America" | American Dub Mix | 4:33 |
Production
- Knut Bohn: mixing
- Michael Hutchinson: mixing
- Knut Bohn: engineer
Chart performance
| Chart (1988) | Peak position[1][2] |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #23 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #91 |
References
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