"You See the Trouble with Me" is a song recorded by American
soul
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Etymology
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artist
Barry White
Barry Eugene Carter (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003), better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer and songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award winner known for his bass voice and romantic image, his greatest success came ...
, written by White and
Ray Parker Jr.
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It was released in February 1976 as the second single from White's album ''
Let the Music Play''. In its initial release, the track reached number 14 on
Billboard
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's Black Singles chart, and number two in the United Kingdom. It was certified silver for 250,000 copies shipped in United Kingdom in 1976.
Track listing
European 7-inch single (1976)
# "You See the Trouble with Me" - 3:18
# "I'm So Blue and You Are Too" - 4:21
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Black Legend version
A cover version in 2000, credited to Italian musical group
Black Legend, originally sampled Barry White; however, White had not given permission for this, so the vocals were re-recorded by Black Legend member
Elroy "Spoonface" Powell.
This 2000 version was a hit across Europe, reaching number one in the UK in June of that year. The song was the 40th-best-selling single of 2000 in the UK.
Track listing
# "You See the Trouble with Me" (We'll Be in Trouble radio edit) – 3:16
# "You See the Trouble with Me" (Sharam Jey Remix) – 6:25
# "You See the Trouble with Me" (We'll Be in Trouble original radio edit) – 4:58
# "Across the Ocean" (album version) – 5:44
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Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Release history
References
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1976 songs
1976 singles
2000 debut singles
Barry White songs
20th Century Fox Records singles
Rise Records singles
Number-one singles in Scotland
Songs written by Barry White
Songs written by Ray Parker Jr.
UK Singles Chart number-one singles