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1982 single by Atlantic Starr
"Circles"
Single by Atlantic Starr
from the album Brilliance
B-side"Does It Matter"
Released1982
Genre
Length6:25 (12" version)
LabelA&M (2392-S, US)
A&M (AMS 8218, UK)
Songwriter(s)David Lewis, Wayne Lewis
Producer(s)James Anthony Carmichael
Atlantic Starr singles chronology
"When Love Calls"
(1981) 		"Circles"
(1982) 		"Love Me Down"
(1982)

"Circles" is a song by the American band Atlantic Starr, and the first single released from their 1982 album Brilliance. The single was the most successful for the group thus far, peaking at number two for two weeks on the Soul Singles chart and it also became their first single to hit the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 38. "Circles" was also Atlantic Starr's most successful single on the dance charts, peaking at number nine.

Cover versions

  • In 1992, British singer Saffron recorded her version, which featured a remix by Frankie Knuckles, which charted at #60 in the UK.
  • In 1998, Kimara Lovelace went to number one on the dance play charts with her version of the song, becoming the most successful single of her career.

Chart positions

Atlantic Starr

Chart (1982) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 38
US Billboard Hot Black Singles 2
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs 9

Saffron

Chart (1993) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart 60

See also

References

  1. Kellman, Andy. "Various Artists – We Love the Nightlife: Good Times". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. Breihan, Tom (February 22, 2021). "The Number Ones: Atlantic Starr's "Always". Stereogum. Retrieved October 8, 2023. Their slick 1982 funk-pop single "Circles," recorded with Lionel Richie producer James Anthony Carmichael...
  3. "Atlantic Starr - Brilliance". Discogs. 1982.
  4. "Atlantic Starr - Circles".
  5. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 37.
  6. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 25.
  7. “Circles” Music video from YouTube
  8. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 160.
  9. "officialcharts.com". officialcharts.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
Atlantic Starr
  • Wayne Lewis
  • Jonathan Lewis
  • Shammah Carter
  • Melessa Pierce
  • David Lewis
  • Sharon Bryant
  • Barbara Weathers
  • Duke Jones
  • William Sudderth III
  • Damon Rentie
  • Porter Carroll Jr.
  • Clifford Archer
  • Joseph Phillips
  • Porscha Martin
  • Rachel Oliver
  • Koran Daniels
  • Aisha Tanner
  • DeWayne Woods
  • L' John Epps
Studio albums
Singles


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