Give Me You (Mary J. Blige song) explained

Give Me You
Cover:	Mary J. Blige - Give Me You (CD 1).jpg
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Mary J. Blige
Album:	Mary
Length:	5:34 (US album version) 4:10 (UK single mix)
Label:	MCA
Producer:	Manuel Seal Nate-Love Clemons
Prev Title:	Deep Inside
Prev Year:	1999
Next Title:	Your Child
Next Year:	2000

"Give Me You" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Diane Warren for Blige's fourth studio album, Mary (1999), while production was helmed by Manuel Seal, featuring co-production from Nate-Love Clemons. The song was released as the third single from the album, outperforming both previous singles, "All That I Can Say" and "Deep Inside." The second-highest-charting single from Mary, "Give Me You" peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, while reaching number 21 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the United Kingdom, the Niño remix was the main radio version. The Mary album was then re-released there with the Niño remix added to the track listing. NBA legend Michael Jordan makes a cameo in the music video.^[1]

Track listings

U.S. CD single – 088 155 708-2

1. "Give Me You" (LP version) – 5:03
2. "Give Me You" (Niño Remix) – 6:40

U.K. Cassette single – MCSC 40230

1. "Give Me You" (Niño Radio Mix) – 3:34
2. "Give Me You" (LP version) – 5:03

U.K. CD 1 – MCSTD 40230

1. "Give Me You" (Niño Radio Mix) – 3:34
2. "Give Me You" (Extended Niño Mix) – 6:39
3. "Give Me You" (Club Path) – 5:52
4. "Give Me You" (Royal Garden R&B Mix) – 3:42

U.K. CD 2 – MCSXD 40230

1. "Give Me You" (Single Mix with Orchestral Intro) – 4:10
2. "Give Me You" (Royal Garden's Discotip Extended) – 7:02
3. "Sexy" (featuring Jadakiss) – 4:47

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the Mary liner notes.^[2]

• Mary J. Blige – vocals
• Eric Clapton – lead guitar
• Michael Clemons – drums
• Nate-Love Clemons – bass synthesizer, co-producer
• Paul Pesco – additional guitars
• Paul Riser – string arrangements
• Manuel Seal – acoustic piano, electric piano, producer
• Diane Warren – songwriter

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1999–2000)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[3]	58

Year-end charts

Chart (2000)!scope="col"

Position
UK Urban (Music Week)^[4]	36

Release history

Region!scope="col"

Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	February 28, 2000	Urban radio	MCA	^[5]
	February 29, 2000
Japan	April 5, 2000	CD		^[6]
United States	April 10, 2000	Contemporary hit radio		^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: 12 Classic Mary J. Blige Videos That Deliver The Drama. The Boombox. 2018-11-24. en.
2. Mary . Mary J. Blige . 1999. Mary J.. Blige. Mary J. Blige . Compact Disc . MCA Records .
3. 32.
4. Top 40 Urban Tracks Of 2000. Music Week. 20. January 13, 2001. August 4, 2023.
5. Going for Adds / AddVance Notice. Radio & Records. 1339. 77, 84, 92. February 25, 2000.
6. Web site: ギブ・ミー・ユー メアリー・J.ブライジ. Give Me You Mary J. Blige. Oricon. ja. August 30, 2023.
7. Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates. Gavin Report. 2298. 10. March 31, 2000.