You're the One was the debut single for the group
Little Sister in 1970. Making its way into multiple charts, it became a hit for them that year.
Background
It was produced by Sly Stone and released on the
Stone Flower label.
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You're the One - Part I ''by'' Little Sister
The single was predicted to chart by manufacturers in the February 14, 1970 issue of ''
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recorded a version which was released in July 1970.
Chart
In the US the single made its debut at no. 86 on February 28, 1970, on the ''Billboard''
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chart and peaked at no. 22.
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''You're the One (Part 1)'' By: Little Sister
Making its debut at no. 47 on the ''Billboard''
Best Selling Soul Singles
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chart on the week ending February 28, it peaked at no. 4 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart.
In Canada it made its debut on the ''
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Standards
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'' chart at no. 85 on March 28, 1970. It peaked at no. 23 on week seven.
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RPM Canada chart run Little Sister You're The One
References
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External links
* Reelblack One channel, Dec 7, 2018
Little Sister - You're The One (1970) , Produced by Sly Stone* MrDomin099 Stone channel, Oct 12, 2022
Little Sister (Family Stone) - You're The One (Edmonton International Pop Festival 1972)* BakNDaDay channel, Oct 25, 2011
The Three Degrees - You're The One
1970 singles
Song recordings produced by Sly Stone
Songs written by Sly Stone
Little Sister (band) songs
Stone Flower singles
Atlantic Records singles
Atco Records singles