The Arms of the One Who Loves You explained

The Arms of the One Who Loves You
Cover:Armsoftheonewholovesyou.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Xscape
Album:Traces of My Lipstick
Released:April 7, 1998
Recorded:1997
Genre:
Length:4:19
Label:
Producer:Guy Roche
Prev Title:Am I Dreamin'
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:My Little Secret
Next Year:1998

"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" is a 1998 pop ballad by American recording group Xscape. The song was sent to mainstream urban radio stations in the United States on March 31, 1998 and Top 40 on April 7, 1998, and was a hit for the group. The Scott sisters share leads vocals on the song. It peaked at No. 7[1] on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 4[2] on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. It sold 800,000 copies, earning a gold certification from the RIAA.[3] [4]

The music video for "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" was made in early February 1998.

The JD's Mood Mix samples Tyrone Davis' "In the Mood". It is an altered version of SWV's "When U Cry" which was recorded in 1997.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of promo single-releases of "The Arms of the One Who Loves You".

  1. "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (JD's mood mix) – 4:13
  2. "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (JD's mood mix w/out rap) – 4:13
  3. "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (JD's mood mix instrumental) – 4:13
  4. "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (Frankie Knuckles club mix) – 9:05
  5. "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (Frankie Knuckles reprise) – 4:39
  6. "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" (Flash Dance AKA club mix) – 4:32

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (1998)Position
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 53
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 23

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Xscape Chart History: The Hot 100. Billboard.
  2. Web site: Xscape Chart History: Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs. Billboard.
  3. Best-Selling Records of 1998 . Billboard. BPI Communications Inc.. January 30, 1999 . May 31, 2015 . 75 . 0006-2510. 111. 5.
  4. United States. Xscape. The Arms of the One Who Loves You.
  5. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1998. billboardtop100of.com. January 19, 2021.
  6. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1998. Billboard. January 19, 2021.