Willing to Forgive

"Willing to Forgive" is a song by Aretha Franklin from her album, Greatest Hits: 1980–1994. The song was released as the compilation's second single in May 1994 by Arista Records. It was written and produced by Babyface and Daryl Simmons, it became a hit in the U.S. in 1994. The single reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart. It also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching number 17.[1] On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Willing to Forgive" peaked at number 49.

"Willing to Forgive"
Single by Aretha Franklin
from the album Greatest Hits: 1980–1994
B-side"Honey"
ReleasedMay 1994
GenreR&B
Length4:14
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)Babyface, Daryl Simmons
Producer(s)Babyface, Simmons
Aretha Franklin singles chronology
"A Deeper Love"
(1994)		 "Willing to Forgive"
(1994)		 "Honey"
(1994)
Music video
"Willing to Forgive" on YouTube

Critical reception

Jose F. Promis from AllMusic described the song as a "assembly-line ballad".[2] Dave Sholin from Gavin Report commented, "Close to beginning her fourth decade as the reigning Queen Of Soul, it's a special song like this one, penned by Babyface and Daryl Simmons, that really allows Aretha to utilize her amazing vocal range. Her finest effort in many a moon should put her back on Top 40 in a big way."[3] Music & Media wrote, "Whereas most contemporary dance singers give everything at the wrong time, Aretha wonderfully restrains herself on this entrancing ballad. It's all about dosing your vocal power."[4]

Charts
Chart (1994) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 49
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[6] 27
UK (Official Charts Company)[7] 17
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 26
US Billboard R&B 5
US Billboard Adult Contemporary 22
US Cash Box Top 100 [9] 41

References
  1. "Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. June 25, 1994. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  2. Promis, Jose F. "Aretha Franklin – Greatest Hits: 1980-1994". AllMusic. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  3. Sholin, Dave (May 27, 1994). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 54. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  4. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. June 11, 1994. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  5. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. July 9, 1994. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 29 May 1994 - 02 July 1994". Official Charts Company. June 25, 1994. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  7. "Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. June 25, 1994. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  8. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  9. "Cash Box Top 100 Singles". August 6, 1994.


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