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"Me and Mrs. Jones" 
Single by Billy Paul from the album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul Released 1972 Format 7" 45 RPM Genre R&B, Philly soul Length 4:42 Label Philadelphia International Writer(s) Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert Producer Kenny Gamble
Leon Huff"Me and Mrs. Jones" is a soul song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover, Mrs. Jones. It has been recorded by Billy Paul and Michael Bublé, amongst others.
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Billy Paul version
"Me and Mrs. Jones" was a number-one single originally performed by Billy Paul, recorded and released in 1972 on CBS Records' Philadelphia International imprint. The single, included on the album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, was written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover, Mrs. Jones.
The single became Paul's only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at that position for three weeks in December 1972. "Me and Mrs. Jones" also achieved this feat on Billboard's R&B Singles chart, remaining at the number-one position for four weeks.[1] It replaced "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy and was replaced by Carly Simon's "You're So Vain".
Michael Bublé version
"Me and Mrs. Jones" 
Single by Michael Bublé feat. Emily Blunt from the album Call Me Irresponsible Released March 8, 2007 Format Digital Download Recorded 2007 Genre Big Band Length 4:33 (Album Version) Label 143, Reprise Michael Bublé feat. Emily Blunt singles chronology "Everything"
(2007)"Me and Mrs. Jones"
(2007)"Lost"
(2007)"Me and Mrs. Jones" is the second single to be released from Call Me Irresponsible, Michael Bublé's third album. The song was a collaboration with Bublé's then-girlfriend, Emily Blunt, who appears at the end of the song singing minor backing vocals. "Me and Mrs. Jones" was well-received by critics, with Okayplayer stating, "He skillfully portrays the pain of this song’s affair and his take on the final verse could stand with anyone else’s." Additionally, the song was promoted by its performance during some AOL Sessions.[2] It has also been performed at many of his concerts, promoting new material. Since it is believed that the single was cancelled soon after it's release, and there was little to no promotion for the song, "Me and Mrs. Jones" was not eligible to chart in any major music charts. However, it did chart in Switzerland.[3]
Tracklisting
- "Me and Mrs. Jones" (Album Version) - 4:33
Music video
A short promotional music clip was broadcast on French television in 2007. The clip alternates between scenes of Bublé singing by the window in the dark as it rains, used in the official music video, and scenes of a blonde woman during a day at the beach, horseback riding and watching the sunset as the clip ends.[4] The official music video was broadcast during the summer of 2007. It consists mainly of Bublé standing in front of a window singing the song, as seen in the French promotional clip. Some scenes show a brunette woman, representing "Mrs. Jones". Some shots from the promotional videos of "Lost" were used, particularly the ones where he sits on a white bed.[5]
Chart performance
Chart Peak
positionSwiss Music Charts 68 Other notable recordings
A cover of the song was also a hit for the 1970s group The Dramatics. Their version peaked at #47 on the pop charts and #4 on the R&B charts in 1974.[6]
It has also been covered by Andy Abraham, George Huff, Sandra Bernhard, Head, Sarah Jane Morris, Johnny Mathis, Hall & Oates, the experimental rock band Sun City Girls, Amii Stewart, the soul band Tower of Power and François Pérusse (a parody version named Guy A Un Bicycle Jaune).
This song was recorded by Freddie Jackson in 1992. Coolio recorded a version on his album Gangsta's Paradise, entitled "A Thing Goin' On".
Bobby Brown sampled the song in his first #1 solo hit, "Girlfriend", in 1986.
Cross platform supergroup Tower Of Power also released a cover version on their "Great American Soulbook" album in 2009.
Patrick Stump has played this song on a few nights of his tour during a piano solo.
See also
- R&B number-one hits of 1972 (USA)
- List of number-one R&B hits (United States)
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 452.
- ^ http://music.aol.com/video/me-and-mrs-jones-aol-sessions/michael-buble/1903550 Link to AOL performance
- ^ http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?key=313878&cat=s Link to AOL performance
- ^ French promotional music video by Michael Bublé
- ^ Official music video by Michael Bublé
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 172.
Preceded by
"I Am Woman" by Helen ReddyBillboard Hot 100 number-one single
December 16 – December 30, 1972Succeeded by
"You're So Vain" by Carly SimonPreceded by
"You Ought to Be With Me" by Al GreenBillboard's Best Selling Soul Singles number-one single
December 9 – December 30, 1972Succeeded by
"Superstition" by Stevie WonderMichael Bublé Discography Michael Bublé It's Time Call Me Irresponsible "Everything" • "Me and Mrs. Jones" • "Lost" • "It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)" • "Comin' Home Baby"Crazy Love Christmas •Live Albums Come Fly with Me (2004) • Caught in the Act (2005) • Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden (2009)Extended Plays Totally Bublé (2003) • Let It Snow (2003) • With Love (2006)Independent Albums Tours Michael Bublé: Live in Concert • It's Time Tour • Irresponsible Tour • Crazy Love TourCategories:- 1972 singles
- Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
- Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number-one singles
- Songs written by Gamble and Huff
- Rhythm and blues ballads
- 2007 singles
- Michael Bublé songs
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