HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT – SAMMI SMITH

Chart performance:

WeekPositionMovementComments
07-May-7119NewPeak
14-May-71190Peak

Written by: Kris Kristofferson
Produced by: Jim Malloy
South African record label (unless otherwise stated): RPM

Hit number for artist1
Peak position19
Weeks2
Biggest climber awards0
Star rater climbs0
Biggest faller awards0
Top 20 points4
Overall Top 20 points ranking=2265
Top 20 points ranking for the artist1
Top 30 Points24
Overall Top 30 points ranking=2347
Top 30 points ranking for the artist1

Annual ranking:

1971=125

Other chart success:

Australia7
Canada4
US8
Zimbabwe12

The song was originally recorded in 1970 by Kris Kristofferson. It would be 1 of 7 songs which would chart in SA by 3 different acts (‘Love Is Blue’ would be the only song to chart by 4 acts). The other SA charting versions were by John Holt and Percy Sledge. Using a top 20 points basis, Sledge’s version would be tied with Holt’s version on 19 points while Smith’ only managed 4 points. Sledge’s version would have the highest peak, getting to 13.

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Artist link: Sammi Smith

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