"Make It Right" is a song recorded by the British singer,

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, for the 1994

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to the American drama series, ''

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''. It was written by

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and Suzie Benson, and produced by Lawrence and Ian Devaney.

Release

It was released as a promotional single in the United States on 5 September 1994. Therefore, it was not eligible to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. However, "Make It Right" reached number forty-six on the

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chart and sixty four on the

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chart. The CD single was released in Germany on 2 October 1994 but failed to chart because of lack of promotion and no music video. "Make It Right" was also issued as a mini CD single in Japan on 23 November 1994. The song was remixed by

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and Rhett Lawrence. "Make It Right" was not included on any of Stansfield's albums.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' described the song as a "Stansfield jam that is stronger than anything she has offered in a long while." He noted that she "excels amid a flurry of

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beats and whispery backing vocals. Her fluid vocal tones flow freely over a hummable melody." Dave Sholin from the ''

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'' commented, "School's almost in session, and it coincides with release of the sequel to the ''Beverly Hills 90210'' Soundtrack: Volume 2 The College Years. Lisa Stansfield is a brilliant choice to pair with this song.

's re-mix is the one for Top 40."

Track listings

German CD maxi single #"Make It Right" (Album Version) – 3:57 #"Make It Right" (

Remix) – 4:04 #"Make It Right" (R. Kelly Groove Remix) – 3:42 #"Make It Right" (R. Kelly Extended Groove Remix) – 5:19 #"Make It Right" ( Rhetro G-Mix) – 4:16 Japanese CD single #"Make It Right" (R. Kelly Remix) – 4:04 #"Make It Right" (R. Kelly Extended Groove Remix) – 5:19 US promotional CD single #"Make It Right" (Album Version) – 3:57 #"Make It Right" (Alternate Bridge) – 3:57 US promotional CD maxi single #"Make It Right" (

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Remix) – 3:58 #"Make It Right" (Kenny Dope Extended Remix) – 5:58 #"Make It Right" (Single Version) – 3:57 #"Make It Right" (R. Kelly Remix) – 4:04 #"Make It Right" (R. Kelly Extended Groove Remix) – 5:19 #"Make It Right" (Rhetro G-Mix) – 4:16

Charts

References

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