Rocket 2 U
"Rocket 2 U" is a song by the American sibling group, The Jets. It was written and produced by Bobby Nunn. The single, featuring lead vocals by Haini Wolfgramm,[1] received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 31st Grammy Awards in 1989.[2]
"Rocket 2 U" | ||||
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Single by The Jets | ||||
from the album Magic | ||||
B-side | "Our Only Chance" | |||
Released | January 1, 1988 | |||
Genre | Dance-pop, R&B | |||
Length | 3:30 | |||
Label | MCA Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bobby Nunn | |||
Producer(s) | Bobby Nunn | |||
The Jets singles chronology | ||||
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Released as the third single from their album Magic in 1988, the song was the second most successful single released from the album, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart.
Chart performance
Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 92 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 90 |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 6 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 5 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Crossover 30 | 2 |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 69 |
References
- "Moana Wolfgramm". WBSSmedia. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- "Jets". Recording Academy. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 155. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – The Jets %5BUS%5D – Rocket 2 U" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- "The Jets Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "The Jets Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "The Jets Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Jets {US}: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "1988 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 100 (52): Y-20. December 24, 1988.
- "Billboard Top 100 – 1988". Retrieved October 3, 2016.
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