"Soup for One" is a song performed by the band Chic. The song is written in A minor and is featured on the soundtrack album Soup for One. The song went to No. 14 on the Billboard Soul singles chart and No. 80 on the Hot 100.[2]

"Soup for One"
Single by Chic
from the album Soup for One (soundtrack)
B-side"Burn Hard"
Released1982
GenreR&B[1]
Length5:35 (album version)
3:08 (single version)
LabelMirage
Songwriter(s)Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers
Producer(s)Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards
Chic singles chronology
"Stage Fright"
(1981)
"Soup for One"
(1982)
"Hangin'"
(1982)

Samples edit

In 2000, it was sampled by French house duo Modjo for their single "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)".[3] In live performances, Chic usually plays "Soup for One" in a medley with "Lady".

Track listings edit

US Mirage 7", WTG 4032 (1982)
  • A. "Soup for One" (edit) - 3:08
  • B. "Burn Hard" (edit) - 3:39
US Mirage 12", DM 4827 (1982)
  • A. "Soup for One" (extended) - 7:58
  • B. "Burn Hard" (album version) - 5:12

References edit

  1. ^ Molanphy, Chris (January 19, 2021). "These Are the Good Times Edition". Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia (Podcast). Slate. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 116.
  3. ^ "Soup for One samples". WhoSampled.

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