"Going in Circles" is a song written by Jerry Peters and Anita Poree, and originally performed by The Friends of Distinction on their 1969 album '' Grazin''', reaching number 15 on the U.S. Hot 100, and number three on the R&B chart. The song has since been covered numerous times by other artists, including

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. In addition, the song's co-composer, Jerry Peters released his own version of the tune on his 1972 solo album '' Blueprint for Discovery''. The Friends of Distinction's original version is an R.I.A.A. Certified Million-Seller. In Canada, the song was the b-side of the single "Let Yourself Go" which reached number 34 on the charts, September 6, 1969.

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Other notable versions

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, recorded the cover version for the ''Gap Band VII'' album. American R&B/soul singer Luther Vandross released a cover version on his 1994

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''. In 1995, his cover version was released as the

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". The song rose to number 28 on ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles chart.

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* * 1969 songs 1969 singles 1994 singles The Friends of Distinction songs The Gap Band songs Isaac Hayes songs Luther Vandross songs Songs written by Jerry Peters Songs written by Anita Poree RCA Records singles 1960s ballads Rhythm and blues ballads Soul ballads {{1960s-R&B-song-stub