Give Me You (Mary J. Blige song)

"Give Me You"
Single by Mary J. Blige
from the album Mary
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2000 (2000-02-28)
Length
  • 5:34 (US album version)
  • 4:10 (UK single mix)
LabelMCA
SongwriterDiane Warren
Producers
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"Deep Inside"
(1999) 		"Give Me You"
(2000) 		"Your Child"
(2000)

"Give Me You" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Diane Warren for Blige's fourth studio album, Mary (1999), while production was helmed by Manuel Seal, featuring co-production from Nate-Love Clemons. The song was released as the third single from the album on February 28, 2000. "Give Me You" peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart while reaching number 21 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the UK, the Niño remix was the main radio version. The Mary album was then re-released there with the Niño remix added to the track listing. NBA legend Michael Jordan makes a cameo in the music video.[1]

Track listings

US CD single

  1. "Give Me You" (LP version) – 5:03
  2. "Give Me You" (Niño Remix) – 6:40

UK cassette single

  1. "Give Me You" (Niño Radio Mix) – 3:34
  2. "Give Me You" (LP version) – 5:03

UK CD 1

  1. "Give Me You" (Niño Radio Mix) – 3:34
  2. "Give Me You" (Extended Niño Mix) – 6:39
  3. "Give Me You" (Club Path) – 5:52
  4. "Give Me You" (Royal Garden R&B Mix) – 3:42

UK CD 2

  1. "Give Me You" (Single Mix with Orchestral Intro) – 4:10
  2. "Give Me You" (Royal Garden's Discotip Extended) – 7:02
  3. "Sexy" (featuring Jadakiss) – 4:47

Personnel

Personnel are adapted from the Mary liner notes.[2]

  • Mary J. Blige – vocals
  • Eric Clapton – lead guitar
  • Michael Clemons – drums
  • Nate-Love Clemons – bass synthesizer, co-production
  • Paul Pesco – additional guitars
  • Paul Riser – string arrangements
  • Manuel Seal – acoustic piano, electric piano, production
  • Diane Warren – songwriting

Charts

Release history

Release history and formats for "Give Me You"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States February 28, 2000 Urban radio MCA [17]
February 29, 2000
Japan April 5, 2000 CD [18]
United States April 10, 2000 Contemporary hit radio [19]

References

  1. ^ "12 Classic Mary J. Blige Videos That Deliver The Drama". The Boombox. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  2. ^ Mary (Compact Disc). MCA Records. 1999.
  3. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 32.
  4. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 19. May 6, 2000. p. 11. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "European Radio Top 50" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 20. May 13, 2000. p. 20. Retrieved January 21, 2026 – via World Radio History.
  6. ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Mary J Blige". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "Major Market Airplay: Italy" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 17. April 22, 2000. p. 29.
  9. ^ "Mary J Blige – Give Me You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 23/4/2000 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  11. ^ "Mary J Blige – Give Me You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "Mary J Blige Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 23/4/2000 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  14. ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  15. ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  16. ^ "Top 40 Urban Tracks of 2000" (PDF). Music Week. January 13, 2001. p. 20. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "Going for Adds / AddVance Notice". Radio & Records. No. 1339. February 25, 2000. pp. 77, 84, 92.
  18. ^ "ギブ・ミー・ユー | メアリー・J.ブライジ" [Give Me You | Mary J. Blige] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  19. ^ "Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates". Gavin Report. No. 2298. March 31, 2000. p. 10.
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