"You're a Part of Me" is a song by the American singer-songwriter

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. It was produced by Mentor Williams and features on her self-titled album, released in 1975. It became Carnes’ first chart hit as a solo artist, reaching number 25 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. In 1978, Carnes re-recorded the song as a duet with

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. Their version reached number 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "You're a Part of Me" was first released by

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, whose version reached number 41 on the Canadian Singles Chart, number 11 on the AC chart, and number 90 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Critical reception

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'' likened "You're a Part of Me" to the music of

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, describing it as a "pretty ballad".

Commercial performance

"You're a Part of Me" entered the Canadian AC chart on January 31, 1976. It spent a total of six weeks in the Top 50, peaking at number 25.

Charts

Susan Jacks

Kim Carnes

Gene Cotton and Kim Carnes

Charly McClain

References

{{Kim Carnes 1978 songs 1978 singles Gene Cotton songs Kim Carnes songs Pop ballads 1970s ballads Ariola Records singles