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|single name            = Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?
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|single name            = Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?
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|single image          = [[Image:Wouldntyoulovetoloveme single.jpg|200px]]
 
|single image          = [[Image:Wouldntyoulovetoloveme single.jpg|200px]]
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|date                  = February 1988
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|date                  = February 1988 (USA)<br>
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April 1988 (UK)
 
|album                  = [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]]
 
|album                  = [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]]
 
|label                  = [[Paisley Park Records]]
 
|label                  = [[Paisley Park Records]]
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|tracks                = [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix) (7:00)<br>
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|tracks                = [[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix) (7:00)<br>
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[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean Dub) (5:30)<br>
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[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean Dub) (5:30)<br>
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[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Joe Blaney 12" Vocal Remix) (6:52)<br>
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[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Joe Blaney 12" Vocal Remix) (6:52)<br>
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[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Paisley Park Mix) (6:12)
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[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Paisley Park Mix) (6:12)
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|previous year          = 1988
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|previous year          = 1987
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|next year              = 1988
 
|next year              = 1988
 
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|next single            = Single: 13
 
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|introduction          = <b>Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?</b> was the second single to be released from [[Taja Sevelle]]’s first album [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]].  
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|introduction          = <b>Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?</b> was the second to be released from [[Taja Sevelle]]'s first album [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]].  
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It was released approximately four and a half months after the album, and was released in the USA, the UK and Europe. The b-side, ''Baby's Got A Lover'', was also taken from the album, and has no input by [[Prince]].  
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It was released approximately four and a half months after the album, and was released in the USA, the UK and Europe. The b-side, ''Baby’s Got A Lover'', was also taken from the album, and has no input by [[Prince]].  
  
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The 12" single contained various remixes of [[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]].
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The 12" single contained various remixes of [[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]].
  
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The single failed to enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 61 on the Billboard Black Chart. It fared slightly better in the UK, reaching number 59 on the Gallup Singles Chart.
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The single failed to enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 61 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart. It fared slightly better in the UK, reaching number 59 on the Gallup Singles Chart.
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A. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:01)<br>
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A. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:01)<br>
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B. <b>Baby's Got A Lover</b><br>
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B. <b>Baby’s Got A Lover</b><br>
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<small>
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<b>USA:</b> 7-28127 <br>
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References: <br>
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{{pad|4.7em}}<b>UK:</b>  W8127, 928127-7{{break2}}
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US: 7-28127 <br>  
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UK: W8127, 928127-7<br>
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A1. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix)</b> (7:00)<br>
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A1. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix)</b> (7:00)<br>
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A2. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean Dub)</b> (5:30)<br>
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A2. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean Dub)</b> (5:30)<br>
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B1. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Paisley Park Mix)</b> (6:12)<br>
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B1. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Paisley Park Mix)</b> (6:12)<br>
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B2. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Joe Blaney 12" Vocal Remix)</b> (6:52)<br>
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B2. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Joe Blaney 12" Vocal Remix)</b> (6:52)<br>
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B3. <b>Baby's Got A Lover (LP Version)</b><br>
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B3. <b>Baby’s Got A Lover (LP Version)</b><br>
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<small>
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{{SingleRef|1=
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References: <br>
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<b>USA:</b> 0-20826{{break2}}
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US: 0-20826
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A1. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix Edit)</b> (4:03)<br>
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A1. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix Edit)</b> (4:03)<br>
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B1. <b>Love Is Contagious (Ben Liebrand Remix)</b><br>
 
B1. <b>Love Is Contagious (Ben Liebrand Remix)</b><br>
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B2. <b>Baby's Got A Lover (LP Version)</b><br>
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B2. <b>Baby’s Got A Lover (LP Version)</b><br>
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<small>
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{{SingleRef|1=
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References:<br>
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<b>UK:</b> W8127TX{{break2}}
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UK:W8127TX<br>
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|credits                = * See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
|credits                = * See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
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|format3                = CD
 
|format3                = CD
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|7 inches                =<small>(Europe: 920 926-2)</small><br>
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|7 inches                =
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1. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]] (LP Version) </b> (4:08)<br>
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1. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (LP Version) </b> (4:08)<br>
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2. <b>Baby's Got A Lover</b> (3:04)<br>
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2. <b>Baby’s Got A Lover</b> (3:04)<br>
 
3. <b>Love Is Contagious</b> (4:37)<br>
 
3. <b>Love Is Contagious</b> (4:37)<br>
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{{SingleRef|1=
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|format4                =7" Promo
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<b>EUR:</b> 920 926-2{{break2}}
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|12 inches              = <small>(US: 7-28127-A) (Reprise)</small><br>
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A. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:01)<br>
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B. <b>[[Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]]</b> (4:01)<br>
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A. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (LP Version)</b> (4:01)<br>
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B. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (LP Version)</b> (4:01)<br>
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{{SingleRef|1=
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<b>USA:</b> 7-28127-A{{break2}}
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<hr>
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<big><div style="color:#ab3e00">12" Promo</div></big><br>
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A. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (LP Version)</b> (4:01)<br>
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B. <b>[[Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] (LP Version)</b> (4:01)<br>
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{{SingleRef|1=
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<b>USA:</b> PRO-A-2928{{break2}}
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{{ChartLine|
 
| Date            = 20 Feb. 1988
 
| Date            = 20 Feb. 1988
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| Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Hot 100
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| Chart (Country) = <b>USA</b>: Billboard Black Singles Chart
 
| Peak Position = 61
 
| Peak Position = 61
 
| Weeks in chart = 9
 
| Weeks in chart = 9
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| Date =          14 May 1988
 
| Date =          14 May 1988
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| Chart (Country) = Gallup Singles Chart, UK
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| Chart (Country) = <b>UK</b>: Gallup Singles Chart
 
| Peak Position = 59
 
| Peak Position = 59
 
| Weeks in chart = 4
 
| Weeks in chart = 4
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|item1  = [[Album: Taja Sevelle|Taja Sevelle]]<br>(album)
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|item1   = [[Video: Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?|Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]] <br>(Music video)
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|image1 = [[Image:Tajasevellealbum.jpg|60px|link=Album: Taja Sevelle]]
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|image1  = [[File:Wouldnt You Love videosnap.png|80px|link=Video: Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?]]
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|item2   = [[Video: Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?|Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?]](music video)
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|album promotion        = Information to follow
 
|album promotion        = Information to follow
 
|trivia                  = Information to follow
 
|trivia                  = Information to follow
 
|alternative            =
 
|alternative            =
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<!-------REFERENCES ------->
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|references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
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|references = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004)
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* [https://www.discogs.com/Taja-Sevelle-Wouldnt-You-Love-To-Love-Me/master/114092 Discogs]
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 10 August 2023

Forlove single.jpg 1988: For Love ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 1988: 13 13 single.jpg
Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?
Wouldntyoulovetoloveme single.jpg

Single details

Released: February 1988 (USA)

April 1988 (UK)

Related album: Taja Sevelle
Label(s): Paisley Park Records
Non-Album track(s):

Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix) (7:00)
Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Jellybean Dub) (5:30)
Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Joe Blaney 12" Vocal Remix) (6:52)
Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Paisley Park Mix) (6:12)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard Black Singles Chart 20 Feb. 1988 61 9
UK: Gallup Singles Chart 14 May 1988 59 4
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA or elsewhere
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA or elsewhere

See also

Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?
(Music video) 		Taja Sevelle
(Album)
Wouldnt You Love videosnap.png Tajasevellealbum.jpg

Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? was the second single to be released from Taja Sevelle’s first album Taja Sevelle.

It was released approximately four and a half months after the album, and was released in the USA, the UK and Europe. The b-side, Baby’s Got A Lover, was also taken from the album, and has no input by Prince.

The 12" single contained various remixes of Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?.

The single failed to enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 61 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart. It fared slightly better in the UK, reaching number 59 on the Gallup Singles Chart.


Track listing
7" 12"

A. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (4:01)
B. Baby’s Got A Lover

  • Cat #: USA: 7-28127

 UK: W8127, 928127-7

A1. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix) (7:00)
A2. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Jellybean Dub) (5:30)
B1. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Paisley Park Mix) (6:12)
B2. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Joe Blaney 12" Vocal Remix) (6:52)
B3. Baby’s Got A Lover (LP Version)

  • Cat #: USA: 0-20826

A1. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (Jellybean 12" Vocal Remix Edit) (4:03)
B1. Love Is Contagious (Ben Liebrand Remix)
B2. Baby’s Got A Lover (LP Version)

  • Cat #: UK: W8127TX

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
CD 7"

1. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (LP Version) (4:08)
2. Baby’s Got A Lover (3:04)
3. Love Is Contagious (4:37)

  • Cat #: EUR: 920 926-2

A. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (LP Version) (4:01)
B. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (LP Version) (4:01)

  • Cat #: USA: 7-28127-A

12" Promo

A. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (LP Version) (4:01)
B. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (LP Version) (4:01)

  • Cat #: USA: PRO-A-2928


Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA 7" 7-28127 center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Triva
  • Information to follow
  • Information to follow
References
Forlove single.jpg 1988
For Love 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1988
13 		13 single.jpg
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