 It was released in 1992 and 1993 as a single, reaching number 40 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart, as well as the top 20 in France, Germany and Ireland.In 2003, "Q Magazine" ranked "Mr. Loverman" at number 866 in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever".The song first appeared as "Champion Lover" by Deborahe Glasgow.