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Oh Louise

"Oh Louise"
Single by Junior Giscombe
from the album Acquired Taste
Released1985 (1985)
Recorded1985
Genre
LabelLondon
Songwriter(s)Junior Giscombe, Robin Smith
Producer(s)Junior Giscombe
Junior Giscombe singles chronology
"Do You Really Want My Love"
(1985)
"Oh Louise"
(1985)
"Come On Over"
(1986)

"Oh Louise" is a single by British artist Junior, initially released as part of his third studio album, Acquired Taste, in 1985. The song was reissued in 1986, where it gained more success, becoming a top 15 hit on the R&B charts. Written by Junior and Robin Smith, the song was also produced by Junior and was released through London Records.

Influence on New Jack Swing

Oh Louise has been credited by some music critics, as well as Teddy Riley and Lenny White, as one of the early precursors to the New Jack Swing genre. While New Jack Swing became more widely recognized in the late 1980s, the song's fusion of R&B, soul, and upbeat, syncopated rhythms helped lay the groundwork for what would later be popularized by artists like Teddy Riley and Lenny White. Junior's incorporation of danceable grooves with soulful vocals showcased an emerging sound that would eventually define the New Jack Swing movement.[1][2][3]

Track listings

7"

  1. "Oh Louise" – 3:50
  2. "Oh Louise" – 3:50

12"

  1. "Oh Louise" – 6:50
  2. "Oh Louise" – 6:50

Personnel

  • Junior Giscombe - lead vocals, songwriter, producer, mixed by
  • Robin Smith - songwriter
  • John Gallen - remixer

Charts

Chart Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 74
UK Singles (OCC) (1986 reissue)[5] 83
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B (1986 reissue)[6] 14

References

  1. ^ Edwards, Michael J. (2016). "Junior Giscombe Interview - Part 2". ukvibe.org. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  2. ^ "Junior Shares A Universal Message In "Mama Used To Say"". Spotify. 2022-09-07. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  3. ^ 1ntune (2020-04-21). "The History of New Jack Swing Music". Medium. Retrieved February 1, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Junior Giscombe - UK Singles Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  5. ^ "Junior Giscombe - UK Singles Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  6. ^ Billboard. "Junior Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2025.