"I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" is a song by American
contemporary R&B
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singer
Uncle Sam
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. It is the closing track on his
eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's lead
single
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Arts, entertainment, and media
* Single (music), a song release
Songs
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* "Single", by ...
. The song was written and produced by
Boyz II Men member
Nathan Morris
Nathan Bartholomew Morris (born June 18, 1971) is an American baritenor, singer, businessman, and the founding member of American band Boyz II Men. He was the host of the show Hit Properties on the DIY Network where he bought and renovated a ...
.
Released in October 1997, it was Uncle Sam's
only hit on the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number six in 1998. The single was
certified platinum
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by the
Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 6, 1998. Worldwide, the song peaked at number eight in New Zealand and reached the top 40 in Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Music video
The official
music video
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for the song was directed by
Christopher Erskin
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Filmography
* '' Johnson Family Vacation'' (2004)
Videography
1996
* Ginuwine "Pony"
* Total " What About Us?"
* Blackstreet " (Money Can't) Buy Me Love"
1997
* Rome " ...
and
Nathan Morris
Nathan Bartholomew Morris (born June 18, 1971) is an American baritenor, singer, businessman, and the founding member of American band Boyz II Men. He was the host of the show Hit Properties on the DIY Network where he bought and renovated a ...
.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end-charts
Certifications
Release history
References
External links
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1997 debut singles
1997 songs
Epic Records singles
Music videos directed by Christopher Erskin
Song recordings produced by Nathan Morris
Songs written by Nathan Morris
Songs about infidelity
Uncle Sam (singer) songs