"Love Is Contagious" is the debut single by American singer Taja Sevelle, released in 1987. The song was taken from her eponymous debut studio album, released by Paisley Park Records.[1] It is Sevelle's only major chart hit, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in early 1988.[2][dead link]

"Love Is Contagious"
Single by Taja Sevelle
from the album Taja Sevelle
B-side"Mama 16"
Released1987
Genre
Length4:35
LabelPaisley Park
Songwriter(s)Taja Sevelle
Producer(s)Chico Bennett
Taja Sevelle singles chronology
"Love Is Contagious"
(1987)
"Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?"
(1987)

Track listing edit

7" single
  1. "Love Is Contagious (Edit)"
  2. "Mama 16 (Edit)"
12" single
  1. "Love Is Contagious (Extended Mix)"
  2. "Mama 16 (Edit)"
  3. "Love Is Contagious (Instrumental Dub)"

Chart positions edit

Chart (1987/1988) Peak
position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[3] 8
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] 20
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[2] 7
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 58

References edit

  1. ^ "Taja Sevelle - Love Is Contagious at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2011-08-12. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  2. ^ a b "Taja Sevelle | Artist". Official Charts. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  3. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Taja Sevelle" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  4. ^ "Taja Sevelle – Love Is Contagious" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  5. ^ "Taja Sevelle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  6. ^ "Taja Sevelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2013.

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