"Supernatural Thing" is a song recorded by American soul and R&B singer Ben E. King. The single, released in 1975 by Atlantic Records,[1] was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart for one week.[2] It also reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Supernatural Thing" was written by Haras Fyre (pseudonym Patrick Grant) and Gwen Guthrie and was produced by Tony Silvester and Bert DeCoteaux.[3] The song was included on King's 1975 album Supernatural.[4]

"Supernatural Thing"
Single by Ben E. King
from the album Supernatural
B-side"Supernatural Thing Pt. 2"
Released1975
Recorded1974
GenreR&B
Length4:12
LabelAtlantic: 45-3241
Songwriter(s)Haras Fyre (pseudonym Patrick Grant), Gwen Guthrie
Producer(s)Tony Silvester, Bert DeCoteaux
Ben E. King singles chronology
"Spread Myself Around"
(1973)
"Supernatural Thing"
(1975)
"Do It in the Name of Love"
(1975)
Official Audio
"Supernatural Thing, Parts 1 & 2" on YouTube

Personnel

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Source: [5]

Musicians

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Production

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  • Bert "Super Charts" De Coteaux – arranger
  • Tony "Champagne" Silvester – producer

Cover versions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ben E. King – Supernatural Thing". Discogs. 1975.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 325.
  3. ^ White, Adam; Bronson, Fred (1993). The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books:Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. p. 199.
  4. ^ "Ben E. King – Supernatural (1975, Presswell Pressing, Vinyl)". 1975 – via www.discogs.com.
  5. ^ "Supernatural Thing – Ben E. King" – via www.allmusic.com.
  6. ^ Dene, Lewis (2003). "Freeland: Now & Them: Review". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Freeland - Supernatural Thing (Marine Parade)". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 30 October 2022.