"Superwoman" is a song by R&B singer Karyn White, released as the second single from her self-titled debut album in January 1989. It was her second U.S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight, and her second U.S. R&B number-one hit, holding that position for three weeks. It also earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music video The music video, directed by Bruce Logan, was filmed in Los Angeles, California in late 1988.
Track listing 7" vinyl single (UK) "Superwoman (Edit)" – 4:30 "The Way You Love Me (Edit)" – 3:45
12" vinyl single (UK) "Superwoman (Long Version)" "Superwoman (7" Version)" – 4:30 "The Way You Love Me (New York Groove Edit)"
Charts Weekly charts +Karyn White versionChart (1988–89)Peakposition Australia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart. 162US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)1 US Radio & Records CHR/Pop Airplay Chart9
Year-end charts Chart (1989)PositionUK Singles (OCC)98US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)1
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Gladys Knight version
In 1991, a version by Gladys Knight featuring Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle was featured on Knight's Good Woman album and released as a single. It reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
Charts +Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle versionChart (1991)Peak positionUS Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)19
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