Released May 25, 1981 Length 5:07 | Recorded 1980 | |
B-side "Some Things Never Change" Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM) | ||
"This Is for the Lover in You" is a song written by Howard Hewett, member of the trio Shalamar, and songwriter Dana Meyers. The track was originally recorded by Shalamar and appeared on their 1980 album, Three for Love.
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Shalamar version
The song was the third single released from their album, Three for Love. The single peaked at #17 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1981.
Babyface version
It was later remade by Babyface from the album The Day featuring LL Cool J and the former members of Shalamar: Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel. The Babyface version was a successful hit, reaching #6 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart, #2 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #12 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was considered to be atypical for Babyface when it was released.
Other versions
In 1994, saxophonist Gerald Albright released a rendition from the album Smooth.