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Soup for One (song)

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"Soup for One"
Single by Chic
from the album Soup for One (soundtrack)
B-side"Burn Hard"
Released1982
GenreR&B[1]
Length
  • 5:35 (album version)
  • 3:08 (single version)
LabelMirage
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Bernard Edwards
  • Nile Rodgers
Chic singles chronology
"Stage Fright"
(1981)
"Soup for One"
(1982)
"Hangin'"
(1982)

"Soup for One" is a song performed by the band Chic. The song is written in A minor and is featured on the soundtrack album Soup for One. The song went to No. 14 on the Billboard Soul singles chart and No. 80 on the Hot 100.[2]

Samples

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In 2000, it was sampled by French house duo Modjo for their single "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)".[3] In live performances since 2011, Chic have played "Soup for One" in a mash-up with "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)".[citation needed]

Track listings

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US Mirage 7", WTG 4032 (1982)
  • A. "Soup for One" (edit) - 3:08
  • B. "Burn Hard" (edit) - 3:39
US Mirage 12", DM 4827 (1982)
  • A. "Soup for One" (extended) - 7:58
  • B. "Burn Hard" (album version) - 5:12

References

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  1. ^ Molanphy, Chris (January 19, 2021). "These Are the Good Times Edition". Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia (Podcast). Slate. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 116.
  3. ^ "Soup for One samples". WhoSampled.
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