US & UK hit charts

Songs Written by Howard KingTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

As a songwriter, Howard King first charted in 1978 with Just Funnin'.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.

Top songs: #1: It's Been So Long - #2: Put Your Body in It - #3: Give It On Up (If You Want To) - #4: Love Has Got to Wait - #5: Pick Up the Phone

Mtume

08/1978

Just Funnin'
Mtume

from Kiss This World Goodbye

1 pts

R&B

[Epic 50558]
written by Howard King

, James Mtume & Reggie Lucas

Stephanie Mills

06/1979

#2 Put Your Body in It
Stephanie Mills

from Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin'

13 pts

dance

charted as Put Your Body in It / You Can Get Over in US dance charts
written by Edward Moore & Howard King

Mtume

08/1980

#3 Give It On Up (If You Want To)
Mtume

from In Search of the Rainbow Seekers

9 pts

dance

R&B

[Epic 50917]
written by Howard King

& Edward Moore

Melba Moore

03/1987

#1 It's Been So Long
Melba Moore

from A Lot of Love

15 pts

R&B

[Capitol 5681]
written by Howard King

Chad

02/1988

Jennie
Chad

from Fast Music, Love & Promises

2 pts

R&B

[RCA 6848]
written by Chad & Howard King

Eric Gable

10/1989

#4 Love Has Got to Wait
Eric Gable

from Caught in the Act

9 pts

R&B

[Orpheus 72257]
written by Dwayne Goodman & Howard King

The Jamaica Boys

07/1990

#5 Pick Up the Phone
The Jamaica Boys

from J Boys

2 pts

R&B

[Reprise 19761]
written by Mark Stevens & Howard King