I Don't Ever Want to See You Again explained

I Don't Ever Want to See You Again
Cover:	I Don't Ever Want to See You Again.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Uncle Sam
Album:	Uncle Sam
B-Side:	Can You Feel It
Length:	(album version) (single edit)
Label:	Epic Stonecreek
Producer:	Nathan Morris
Next Title:	Can You Feel It
Next Year:	1997

"I Don't Ever Want to See You Again" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Uncle Sam. It is the closing track on his eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's lead single. The song was written and produced by Boyz II Men member Nathan Morris.^[1] Released in October 1997, it was Uncle Sam's only hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number six in 1998. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 6, 1998. Worldwide, the song peaked at number eight in New Zealand and reached the top 40 in Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin and Nathan Morris.^[2]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[3]	6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[4]	2
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[5]	3

Year-end-charts

Chart (1998)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100^[6]	26
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)^[7]	9
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[8]	94
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[9]	13

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	September 23, 1997	Radio		^[10]
	October 21, 1997			^[11]
	October 28, 1997	Rhythmic contemporary radio		^[12]
United Kingdom	May 4, 1998			^[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: I Don't Ever Want to See You Again – Uncle Sam Listen, Appearances, Song Review AllMusic. AllMusic. February 19, 2015.
2. Web site: mvdbase.com - Uncle Sam - "I don't ever want to see you again". Music Video DataBase. Garcia. Alex S. February 19, 2015.
3. Uncle Sam, HSI. Billboard. April 23, 2021. subscription.
4. Uncle Sam, BSI. Billboard. April 23, 2021. subscription.
5. Uncle Sam, TFC. Billboard. April 23, 2021. subscription.
6. Web site: Longbored Surfer – 1998. Longbored Surfer. Pedro. February 19, 2015.
7. The Year in Music 1998: Hot R&B Singles. Billboard. 110. 52. YE-51. December 26, 1998.
8. Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 1998. Airplay Monitor. 6. 52. 45. December 25, 1998.
9. Most Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 1998. Airplay Monitor. 6. 52. 46. December 25, 1998.
10. Stonecreek's Uncle Sam on Rise. Smith. Shawnee. Billboard. 110. 6. 11, 101. February 7, 1998. 'I Don't Ever Want To See You Again' was [...] serviced to radio on Sept. 23....
11. Web site: I Don't Ever Want to See You Again – Uncle Sam Release Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. February 19, 2015.
12. New Releases. Radio & Records. 1220. 45. October 24, 1997.
13. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 31. May 2, 1998.