"How Come, How Long" | ||||
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Single by Babyface featuring Stevie Wonder | ||||
from the album The Day | ||||
Released | July 7, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Genre | Pop, R&B, soul, soft rock | |||
Length | 5:10 | |||
Label | Epic, Sony | |||
Songwriter(s) | Babyface, Stevie Wonder | |||
Producer(s) | Babyface | |||
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How Come, How Long |
"How Come, How Long" is a song written, produced and performed by Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds). It was released as the third single from his album The Day. It is a duet with American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.
The lyrics deal with physical abuse, regarding a woman killed by her husband after tremendous physical abuse. This release met with mixed reaction by critics and did not chart on any major charts in United States, finding a better chart performance in United Kingdom, where it became a top ten hit for the performers. This song was nominated twice for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.