Seven Days (Mary J. Blige song)

1998 single by Mary J. Blige

"Seven Days"

Single by Mary J. Blige
from the album  Share My World
Released| March 20, 1998 (1998-03-20)
Studio| Battery Studios
(Chicago)
Length| 5:09
Label| MCA
Songwriter(s)| Malik Pendleton
Producer(s)| Malik Pendleton
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
| "Missing You"
(1997)  | "Seven Days"
(1998)  | "As"
(1999)

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Music video
"Seven Days" on YouTube

"Seven Days" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written and produced by Malik Pendleton for her third studio album Share My World (1997). The song is supported with a guitar solo from American guitarist George Benson. Lyrically, "Seven Days" talks about a woman going through a dilemma in a relationship with a man who had been her best friend before a truth or dare? game led to them experiencing a relationship that has left Blige and the man in question at a crossroads of how to address each other.

The song was released as the album's fourth and final single by MCA Records on March 20, 1998. "Seven Days" peaked at number three on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and number 71 US Radio Songs, also reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. Blige gave a memorable performance of "Seven Days" at the 25th American Music Awards, again with a guitar solo from Benson.

## Critical reception[edit]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the song "casts the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul as a woman trying to reconcile a foray into forbidden love, a role she plays to the hilt." He added, "Her diva chops are as sharp as ever as she whips through the track's bluesy ballad sound with palpable grit and drama. Producer Malik Pendleton presides over a flawless remix during which Blige breaks it down for a spoken passage that would make Millie Jackson proud. There's also a version of the song featuring George Benson floating one of his trademark jazz guitar solos. Pick a version—and play it over and over and over again."[1]

## Music video[edit]

A music video was produced to promote the single and premiered in September 1997. It was directed by Steve Willis and features George Benson towards the end playing a guitar. Throughout the video, Blige sings in many places; many scenes where she is singing include in the car in which she is driving down the street, in the bed, in her bedroom, and in her condo. Her love interest is featured prominently throughout the video with her as well especially in the scenes where they are sitting on opposite sides of the bed or while watching television where two people are kissing.

## Track listings[edit]

CD single[2]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Seven Days" (Radio Edit)| 3:57
2.| "Seven Days" (Remix)| 5:36
3.| "Round and Round feat. Big Pun" (Brooklyn Funk R&B Bump Mix)| 5:28
4.| "Round and Round feat. Elementary & Half Time" (Brooklyn Funk B-Boy Mix)| 6:15

## Charts[edit]

### Weekly charts[edit]

| Chart (1997—1998)  | Peak
position

|

Scotland (OCC)[3] | 76
UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 22
UK Dance (OCC)[5] | 8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] | 7
US Radio Songs (Billboard)[7] | 71
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 3

### Year-end charts[edit]

| Chart (1998)  | Position

|

UK Urban (Music Week)[9] | 19

## References[edit]

1. ^ Flick, Larry (February 7, 1998). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 76. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
2. ^ Discogs.Com - Mary J. Blige featuring George Benson - "Seven Days"
3. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 05 July 1998 - 11 July 1998". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
4. ^ "Mary J Blige: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
5. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
6. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
7. ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
8. ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
9. ^ "The Urban Top 40 Of 1998" (PDF). Music Week. January 9, 1999. Retrieved August 6, 2023.

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1990s singles|

* "You Remind Me"
* "Real Love"
* "Reminisce"
* "Sweet Thing"
* "Love No Limit"
* "You Don't Have to Worry"
* "My Love"
* "Be Happy"
* "Mary Jane (All Night Long)"
* " I'm Goin' Down"
* "You Bring Me Joy"
* "I Love You"
* "Love Is All We Need"
* "I Can Love You"
* "Everything"
* "Missing You"
* "Seven Days"
* "As"
* "All That I Can Say"
* "Deep Inside"

2000s singles|

* "Your Child"
* "Give Me You"
* "Family Affair"
* "No More Drama"
* "Dance for Me"
* "Rainy Dayz"
* "Love @ 1st Sight"
* "Ooh!"
* "Not Today"
* "Whenever I Say Your Name"
* "It's a Wrap"
* "MJB da MVP"
* "Be Without You"
* "One"
* "Enough Cryin"
* "Take Me As I Am"
* "We Ride (I See the Future)"
* "Just Fine"
* "Work That"
* "Stay Down"
* "The One"
* "I Am"

2010s singles|

* "Each Tear"
* "We Got Hood Love"
* "Ain't Nobody"
* "25/8"
* "Don't Mind"
* "Mr. Wrong"
* "Why"
* "Love a Woman"
* "Someone to Love Me (Naked)"
* "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
* "This Christmas"
* "Suitcase"
* "Doubt"
* "Right Now"
* "Therapy"
* "Whole Damn Year"
* "Thick of It"
* "U + Me (Love Lesson)"
* "Love Yourself"
* "Set Me Free"
* "Only Love"
* "Thriving"
* "Know"

Soundtracks|

* "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
* "Not Gon' Cry"
* "Stronger"
* "The Living Proof"

Guest appearances|

* "911"
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* "America's Song"
* "Bridge over Troubled Water"
* "Can't Knock the Hustle"
* "Disrespectful"
* "F for You"
* "Hands"
* "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By"
* "I'm a Hustla (Remix)"
* "If U Leave"
* "It's a Wrap"
* "Just Stand Up!"
* "Lean on Me"
* "Magic Touch (NYC Remix)"
* "Now or Never"
* "Remember Me"
* "Runaway Love"
* "Stay with Me (Remix)"
* "Touch It (Remix)"
* "Wake Up Call (Mark Ronson Remix)"
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