Do It to Me

## General information

"**Do It to Me**" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was the first single from his first compilation album, *Back to Front* and was released in 1992. The hit song spent one week at number one on the US *Billboard* Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 21 on the *Billboard* Hot 100. "Do It to Me" also achieved some success in European countries, becoming a top ten hit in France and Norway. The song samples the drum break "Sneakin' in the Back" by Tom Scott.

## Critical reception

Bryan Buss from AllMusic described the song as "classic, smooth Richie". A reviewer from *Cashbox* wrote, "This is quite a surprise. Lionel Richie is back and in full thrust with the first single taken off his upcoming *Back To Front* album." The reviewer added, "Being away from the industry for such a long period of time, you would think that he would be a little "rusty", but listening to this single, one can hear an improvement in his entire sound. Put a catchy beat, some nice chords and melodies to a legend's vocals, and you have a hit." Bill Wyman from *Entertainment Weekly* called it "a pallid single".

## Track listings

* **CD single / 7" single**

1. "Do It to Me" (single radio edit) – 4:37
2. "Ballerina Girl" – 3:35

* **CD maxi**

1. "Do It to Me" (single radio edit)
2. "Do It to Me" (instrumental)
3. "Do It to Me" (extended version)
4. "Ballerina Girl"

## See also

* List of number-one R&B singles of 1992 (U.S.)

## References

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