You Belong to Me (Carly Simon song)

"You Belong to Me" is a song written by American singer-songwriters Carly Simon and Michael McDonald. Originally recorded by McDonald's rock group The Doobie Brothers for their seventh studio album, Livin' on the Fault Line (1977), the song reached No 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart when Simon recorded it for her seventh studio album, Boys in the Trees (1978). A live version of the song from The Doobie Brothers' 1983 album Farewell Tour would later chart on the Pop Singles chart at No. 79 in August 1983.[1]

"You Belong to Me"
Single by Carly Simon
from the album Boys in the Trees
B-side"In a Small Moment"
ReleasedApril 1978 (U.S.)
Recorded1978
Genre
Length3:52 (Album Version)
3:12 (Single Version)
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Arif Mardin
Carly Simon singles chronology
"Nobody Does It Better"
(1977)		 "You Belong to Me"
(1978)		 "Devoted to You"
(1978)

Overview

Released as the lead single from Simon's seventh studio album, Boys in the Trees (1978), "You Belong to Me" reached the top ten of the Billboard Pop Singles chart, peaking at No. 6, and remained on the chart for 18 weeks. It also peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[2] At the 21st Annual Grammy Awards in 1979, the track earned Simon a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.[3] Cash Box particularly praised the lead and backing vocals and "lilting sax solo."[4] Record World said that it "blends [Simon's] style with [The Doobie Brothers]]' in a sultry, rather dream-like way, and some appropriate sax work adds to the effect."[5] The single edit shortens the saxophone ride-out by about 40 seconds.

One of Simon's biggest hits, "You Belong to Me" has been featured on many compilations of her work.[6] The track is also featured in romantic comedy films Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)[7] and Little Black Book (2004).[8]

In 2009, Simon re-recorded the song, with guest vocalist John Forté, for her album of acoustic performances of many of her past hits, Never Been Gone.

Personnel

Track listing
7" single [9]
  • "You Belong to Me" – 3:12
  • "In A Small Moment" – 3:05

Chart performance

Awards
Grammy Awards
Year Work Award Recipient Result Ref
1979 "You Belong To Me" Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female Carly Simon Nominated [17]

The Doobie Brothers version

"You Belong to Me" originally appeared on The Doobie Brothers' seventh studio album, Livin' on the Fault Line (1977).[18] The live version from their 1983 album Farewell Tour would later chart on the Pop Singles chart at No. 79 in August 1983.

Chart performance
Weekly chart (1983)[19] Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 79

Anita Baker version
"You Belong to Me"
Single by Anita Baker
from the album Rhythm of Love
Released1995
Recorded1994
Genre
Length4:41
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Anita Baker singles chronology
"It's Been You"
(1995)		 "You Belong to Me"
(1995)		 "My Funny Valentine"
(1995)

In 1994, American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker re-recorded her own version of the song for the compilation album Rubáiyát: Elektra's 40th Anniversary in 1990. She subsequently re-released the track in 1995 as the fourth single from her fifth studio album, Rhythm of Love.

Other covers

Artists who have covered the song include:

References
  1. "The Doobie Brothers - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  2. "Carly Simon - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  3. CarlySimon.com. "Awards". Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  4. "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. April 15, 1978. p. 46. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
  5. "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. April 15, 1978. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  6. "You Belong To Me". Allmusic. Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  7. Desperately Seeking Susan. "Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  8. Little Black Book. "Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  9. Discogs (1978). "You Belong to Me". Discogs. Retrieved 3 Jan 2020.
  10. "Boys in the Trees > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  11. "Image : RPM Weekly". Library and Archives Canada. 17 July 2013.
  12. "Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  13. Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 218.
  14. "Image : RPM Weekly". Library and Archives Canada. 17 July 2013.
  15. "Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978".
  16. The CASH BOX Year-End Charts: 1978
  17. "Carly Simon". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on Mar 20, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  18. Kurtz, Peter. "Livin' on the Fault Line". Allmusic. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  19. "Farewell Tour > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  20. "Yhteen kuulutaan". YouTube. Retrieved 23 Sep 2021.
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