"Temporary Lovers" (aka "Temporary Lover") was a 1989 single for US group, The Controllers. The song was included on their album that was released the same year.
Background The song was written by Donnell Spencer and Sam Sims and included on The Controllers' seventh album, Just in Time which was released in 1989.Session Days - 1989 The Controllers – Just In Time It was produced and arranged by Donnell Spencer, Jr. and Sam Sims for D.S. Coda Productions.Radio & Records, MArch 10, 1989 - Page 65 THE CONTROLLERS Temporary Lovers The new single from the forthcoming LP JUST IN TIME. It was released in May, 1989.Billboard's 1990 International Talent & Touring Directory - Page 24 ARTISTS, THE CONTROLLERS, (R & B) MCA,Capitol Records.
The video clip for the song was directed by Rupert Wainwright.Billboard, April 22, 1989 - Page 63 MUSIC VIDEO, VIDEO TRACK, LOS ANGELES
Credited musicians Drums (programming) - Donnell Spencer Guitar - Allen Hinds Keyboards - Donnell Spencer Keyboards - Sam Sims Programming - Donnell Spencer Background Vocals - Sam Sims Background Vocals - Donnell Spencer Background Vocals - Darrell Coleman .Session Days - 1989 The Controllers – Just In Time, Musicians, 1 Temporary Lovers
Reception As mentioned in the April 7 issue of BRE Magazine, Tony Brown of WBLX-FM in Mobile, Alabama said that the record was something different this time but had the same adult flavoring which would attract a younger audience. He also mentioned that it would satisfy the loyal following of the group. BRE, Volume XIV No. 12 April 7, 1989 - Page 23 Programmer's Poll, TONY BROWN WBLX-FM/Mobile, AL
Airplay Significant action for the single was reported by Radio & Records in the publication's March 17 issue, noting light adds on a variety of radio stations.Radio & Records, Issue Number 780 March 17, 1989 - Page 72 URBAN NATIONAL AIRPLAY, SIGNIFICANT ACTION, CONTROLLERS "Temporary Lovers" (Capitol) 21/13
The March 31 issue of The Gavin Report had thirty three reports and seven adds for the song on the Up & Coming list.The Gavin Report, Issue 1750 March 31, 1989 - Page 24 UP & COMING, Reports 33, Adds 7, THE CONTROLLERS - Temporary Lovers (MCA)
Chart By May 12, 1989, the single had been in the BRE Singles Chart for eight weeks when it reached its peak position at No. 46.BRE, Volume XIV No. 17 May 12, 1989 - Page 15 BRE SINGLES CHART TW 47, LW 54, WOC 8 CONTROLLERS, Temporary Lover, Capitol The single made its debut at No. 77 on the Cash Box Top R&B Singles chart on the week of April 8, 1989.Cash Box, April 8, 1989 - Page 23 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 77 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers DEBUT It peaked at No. 53 the week of April 22, where it spent two weeks at that position.Cash Box, April 22, 1989 - Page 21 CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 53 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 66, Total Weeks 3Cash Box, April 29, 1989 - CASH BOX CHARTS, TOP R&B SINGLES, 53 TEMPORARY LOVER (Capitol 44329) The Controllers Last Week 53, Total Weeks 4
For the week of May 13, 1989, the single debuted in the Airplay section at No. 39 of the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.Billboard, May 13, 1989 - Page 23 Billboard. Hot Black Singles WEEK 39, TEMPORARY LOVER THE CONTROLLERS, HOT BLACK POSITION 43 It peaked at No. 89 on the main Billboard chart that year.MusicVF.com - Songs written by Donnell Spencer, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography, The Controllers 4. 04/1989 ⑤ Temporary Lovers by The Controllers
References
External links 45Cat - The Controllers Temporary Lovers (7" Edit)