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"Working on It " is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea , released in 1989 as the fifth and final single from his compilation album New Light Through Old Windows (1988).[3] It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and Jon Kelly .[1] "Working on It" reached No. 53 in the UK and No. 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[4] [5] It also topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[6]
The song has appeared on the soundtracks of the American adventure comedy film Camp Nowhere and the TV film Beyond the Law .[7] [8]
Critical reception [ edit ]
Upon release, Billboard listed the song as a recommended pop single and commented: "Top-five hit at album rock shows Rea's new label affiliation to be a smart career move. Straight-ahead, four-on-the-floor power rock could find a home at pop outlets as well."[9] The Philadelphia Inquirer commented that the song "deserve[s ] hit status".[10]
Track listing [ edit ]
7" single (US release)
"Working on It" – 3:47
"Loving You Again " (Live Version) – 5:20
7" single (UK/European release)
"Working on It" – 4:24
"One Golden Rule" – 4:29
7" single (Australian release)
"Working on It" – 4:24
"Driving Home for Christmas" – 3:58
7" single (US promo)
"Working on It" – 3:47
"Working on It" – 3:47
12" single (UK/European release)
"Working on It" (Extended Mix) – 5:55
"One Golden Rule" – 4:29
Cassette single
"Working on It" (Edit) – 3:47
"Loving You Again" (Live Version) – 5:20
CD single (German release)
"Working on It" – 4:25
"Working on It" (Extended Mix) – 5:55
"One Golden Rule" – 4:30
"Stainsby Girls" – 4:07
CD single (US release)
"Working on It" (LP Version) - 4:24
Chart performance [ edit ]
Chart (1989)
Peak position
UK Singles Chart[4]
53
US Billboard Hot 100[5]
73
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs[6]
1
Personnel [ edit ]
Chris Rea - vocals, instruments, producer
Jon Kelly - producer
Justin Shirley-Smith - engineer
Paul Lilly, Danny Hyde - mixing on "Loving You Again (Live Version)"
Chris Rea, David Richards - producers of "One Golden Rule"
Other
Kav Deluxe - design (US sleeve)
Elizabeth Brady - illustration (US sleeve)
Greg Jakobek - illustration (UK/European sleeve)
References [ edit ]
^ Mike DeGagne (1988-10-17). "New Light Through Old Windows: The Best Of Chris Rea - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits" . AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-04-10 .
^ a b "CHRIS REA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company" . Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-04-10 .
^ a b Billboard. "Chris Rea Working On It Chart History" . Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-10 .
^ a b Billboard. "Chris Rea Working On It Chart History" . Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-10 .
^ "Camp Nowhere (1994) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
^ "Beyond the Law (1993) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
^ Billboard magazine - Single reviews - March 11, 1989 - page 89
^ The Philadelphia Inquirer - February 16, 1989 - page 84
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