Where Were You (When I Needed You)
| "Where Were You (When I Needed You)" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers | |
| A-side | "My Fallin Angel (You Turned Out To Be A Devil)" |
| B-side | "Where Were You (When I Needed You)" |
| Written | Paul L. Kyser |
| Label | Pi Kappa Records PK-400 |
| Producer(s) | A Kyser-Vetri Production |
"Where Were You (When I Needed You)" is a single by Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers, released in 1973. It was a hit for them that year, registering in the Cash Box, Record World and Billboard charts.
Airplay[edit]
For the week of September 8, 1973, it was added to the playlist of WOOK in Washington.[1]
Background[edit]
"Where Were You" was released on Pi Kappa Records PK-400 in 1973. It was actually the B side of the single. The A side was "My Fallin Angel (You Turned Out To Be A Devil)".[2][3][citation needed] It was reviewed by Record World in the Single Picks section. With a positive note the reviewer also mentioned the Jacksons' and Silver's listener potential. It was also breaking in Baltimore.[4]
It was reported by Cash Box's R&B News Report on August 25 that the single was showing strong sales in Washington, Baltimore and Richmond.[5] "My Fallin' Angel" was listed in the Record World Spins & Sales section on the week of August 25.[6]
Chart performance[edit]
For the week of August 25, 1973, "Where Were You" debuted on the Record World R&B Singles chart at no. 73.[7] It peaked at no. 55 on the week of September 22 and held that position for another week,[8][9][10] spending seven weeks in the chart.[11][12]
It entered the Cash Box R&B Top 70 chart at no. 65 on the week of September 1, 1973.[13] It peaked at no. 55 for the week of October 6.[14][15] It also peaked at no. 68 on the Billboard chart.[16]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Best Selling Soul Singles (Billboard)[17] | 68 |
| US Best Selling Soul Singles (Record World)[18][19][20] | 55 |
| US Top 60 in R&B Locations (Cash Box)[21][22] | 55 |
References[edit]
- ^ Cash Box, September 8, 1973 - Page 14 Additions To Radio Playlists, R&B Additions, WOOK-WASHINGTON
- ^ Record World, June 30, 1973 - Page 16 RECORD WORLD SINGLE PICKS
- ^ 45Cat - Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers - Discography, USA
- ^ Record World, June 30, 1973 - Page 16 RECORD WORLD SINGLE PICKS
- ^ Cash Box, August 25, 1973 - Page 33 Cash Box/R&B News Report
- ^ Record World, August 25, 1973 - Page 12 Spins & Sales
- ^ Record World, August 25, 1973 - Page 44 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART 73 _
- ^ Record World, September 22, 1973 - Page 32 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART, 55 64
- ^ Record World, September 29, 1973 - Page 34 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART 55 55
- ^ Record World, October 6, 1973 - Page 34 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART 72 55
- ^ Record World, October 6, 1973 - Page 34 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART 72 55
- ^ Record World, October 13, 1973 - Page 36 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART
- ^ Cash Box, September 1, 1973 - Page 30 Cash Box R & B TOP 70, 65 Jimmy Briscoe-The Little Beavers (Pi -Kappa 400) _
- ^ Cash Box, October 6, 1973 - Page 38 Cash Box R & B TOP 70, 55 Jimmy Briscoe-The Little Beavers (Pi -Kappa 400) 57
- ^ Cash Box, October 13, 1979 - Page 28
- ^ MusicVF.com - Songs written by Paul Kyser, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography
- ^ MusicVF.com - Songs written by Paul Kyser, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography
- ^ Record World, September 22, 1973 - Page 32 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART, 55 64
- ^ Record World, September 29, 1973 - Page 34 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART 55 55
- ^ Record World, October 6, 1973 - Page 34 RECORD WORLD THE R&B SINGLES CHART 72 55
- ^ Cash Box, October 6, 1973 - Page 38 Cash Box R & B TOP 70, 55 Jimmy Briscoe-The Little Beavers (Pi -Kappa 400) 57
- ^ Cash Box, October 13, 1979 - Page 28
External links[edit]
- Jimmy Briscoe & The Little Beavers - Topic channel - Where Were You When I Needed You (Audio)