Carry On (Martha Wash song)

"Carry On"
Single by Martha Wash
from the album Martha Wash
Released 1992
Format 12"
CD Maxi
Recorded 1992
Genre Dance-pop/house
Length 4:17
Label RCA
Songwriter(s) Eric Beall
Producer(s) Eric Beall
Steve Skinner
Martha Wash singles chronology
"Carry On"
(1992)		 "Give It to You"
(1992)

"Carry On"
(1992)		 "Give It to You"
(1992)
Music video
"Carry On" on YouTube

"Carry On" is a song recorded by American singer/songwriter Martha Wash.

Background

The single was the first release from her self-titled debut album Martha Wash, which was part of her settlement deal with RCA Records after she sued the label over being uncredited for her work on previous songs by Black Box.[1] The track was her first number-one single on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, reaching the top spot on December 5, 1992.[2]

Critical reception

Billboard wrote about the song: "After building a near-legendary reputation as a better on hits by Black Box, C &C Music Factory, and the Weather Girls, it's difficult to believe that this is Wash's first solo recording. Regardless, she proves why she will always be the prototype for future dance music divas on this driven pop/dance romp. It almost doesn't even matter what she's singing; any chance to wonder at the power of her voice is worth taking. Fortunately, this song works just fine, and is roping in club DJs at a rapid rate. Watch radio to quickly follow suit."[3]

Track listings

CD Maxi (US)
  1. Carry On (Original 7" Edit) 3:30
  2. Carry On (Album Radio Mix) 4:17
  3. Carry On (Masters At Work 7" Mix) 4:10
  4. Carry On (Masters At Work 12" Dance Mix) 6:46
  5. Carry On (Masters At Work Dub Mix) 5:14
  6. Carry On (Carried Away Dub) 7:08
  7. Carry On (Carry This 12" Dance Mix) 5:26
  8. Carry On (Vocal Bass Dub Mix) 5:59
  9. Carry On (12" Alternative Mix) 7:26

Charts

Chart (1992) Peak
position
scope="row"Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] 38
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) 49
scope="row"US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 97
scope="row"US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[6] 1
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[7] 68
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[8] 49
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[9] 2

See also

References

  1. ↑ Philips, Chuck (February 21, 1991). "Read Her Lips : R&B Singer Says Hot Dance Hit Is Lip-Synced - Los Angeles Times". articles.latimes.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  2. ↑ Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date December 5, 1992
  3. ↑ "Billboard: NEW & NOTEWORTHY" (PDF). Billboard magazine. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Martha Wash – Carry On" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Martha Wash Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Martha Wash Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 19 October 1997 - 25 October 1997". officialcharts.com.
  8. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100 19 October 1997 - 25 October 1997". officialcharts.com.
  9. ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". officialcharts.com.
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