In the Middle (Alexander O'Neal song)

"In the Middle" is a song written by Terry Coffey and Jon Nettlesbey and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the second single from his fifth studio album, Love Makes No Sense (1993). The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Cherrelle. Following the successful chart performances of the single "Love Makes No Sense", "In the Middle" was released as the album's second single.

"In the Middle"
Single by Alexander O'Neal
from the album Love Makes No Sense
Released1993 (1993)
Recorded1992
StudioWinsonics (Los Angeles)
Genre
Length4:37 (album version)
LabelTabu
Songwriter(s)
  • Terry Coffey
  • Jon Nettlesbey
Producer(s)
  • Terry Coffey
  • Jon Nettlesbey
  • Pete Rock (remix)
Alexander O'Neal singles chronology
"Love Makes No Sense"
(1993)		 "In the Middle"
(1993)		 "Aphrodisia"
(1993)
Music video
"In the Middle" on YouTube

The single was recorded by Wolfgang Aichholz at Winsonics, Los Angeles, CA.[1]

Release

Alexander O'Neal's 24th hit single and it reached #32 in the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the single reached #26 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The album's front cover bears resemblance to a bingo board.

Music video

The official music video was directed by Zack Snyder.[2]

Track listing

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]

  • Alexander O'Neal – lead vocals
  • Terry Coffey – synthesizer programming, keyboards, vocal arrangements
  • Jon Nettlesbey – drum programming, percussion, vocal arrangements
  • Cherrelle – backing vocals
  • Sean Devereaux – backing vocals

Charts
Chart (1993) Peak
position
Europe (European Dance Radio)[3] 18
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 32
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 26

References
  1. Love Makes No Sense liner notes. Tabu Records. 1993.
  2. "Zack Snyder - Other Works". imdb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  3. "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. 1993-07-31. p. 17. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  4. "UK Charts > Alexander O'Neal". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  5. "US Singles Charts > Alexander O'Neal". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-05-26.


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