Bruce Willis - Respect Yourself (Extended Dance Mix) (UK 12") (1986)

“Respect Yourself” is a song by American actor Bruce Willis, featured on the album “The Return of Bruno” in 1987, and released as the lead single in January of that year. It is a cover of the song of the same name by American R&B/gospel group The Staple Singers, originally released on their 1971 album Be Altitude.

Bruce Willis version of “Respect Yourself”, is a duet with June Pointer featuring background vocals by the Pointer Sisters. The song became a smash hit peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 7, 1987, number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 8 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.

“Respect Yourself” also appeared in the Miami Vice episode “Lend Me an Ear”.

The album “The Return of Bruno” was awarded Gold status in the US in March 1987.


Tracks:

SIDE A:
Respect Yourself (12-Inch Dance Mix) 6:34
Featuring [Uncredit] – Pointer Sisters

SIDE B:
Fun Time 3:37
Respect Yourself (7-Inch Single Version) 3:52