1985 DeBarge – Who’s Holding Donna Now (US:#6 UK:#83)
“Who’s Holding Donna Now“ is a 1985 hit single recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label. It was their second consecutive top ten U.S. hit after the release of “Rhythm of the Night”.
After recording the successful dance single, DeBarge returned to their more comfortable standard of ballads. Relying on an outside producer, outside songwriters, and background vocalists, Richard Page and Steve George, this song was recorded and released as the second single from their fourth album, Rhythm of the Night.
The song reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, spent four weeks at number two on the R&B chart, and became their third song to top the U.S. adult contemporary chart.
Album

Rhythm Of The Night is an album by DeBarge, released in 1985. DeBarge was an American musical group whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, and pop music. Active throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, the group comprised members of the DeBarge family. The group originally consisted of Mark, Randy, and El. Bunny, James, and Bobby […]
Musicians
Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums | Carlos Vega |
Piano | David Foster |
Synthesizer | Steve Porcaro |
Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
Synthesizer | Jay Graydon |
Synthesizer | David Foster |
Background Vocals | Richard Page |
Background Vocals | Steve George |
Vocals | Al Debarge |
Produced By
Jay Graydon
Songwriters
Randy Goodrum
Jay Graydon
Charts
US:#6
UK:#83
May 29, 2016 @ 23:24
Gorgeous synth solo by David Foster.