Turn the Tide (Johnny Hates Jazz song)
| "Turn the Tide" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Single by Johnny Hates Jazz | ||||
| B-side | "Breaking Point" | |||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Format | 7" single, 12" single, CD single | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Virgin Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Phil Thornalley, Scott Cutler, Chris Murrell | |||
| Producer(s) | Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito | |||
| Johnny Hates Jazz singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
"Turn the Tide" is the only single of 1989 from UK pop band Johnny Hates Jazz. The song did not appear on any studio album, remaining a stand-alone single.[1] The song peaked at #84 in the UK, lasting within the Top 100 for two weeks.[2]
At the end of 1988, lead vocalist and primary songwriter Clark Datchler had left the band in order to continue his solo career. The two remaining members Mike Nocito and Calvin Hayes decided to continue the band with record producer Phil Thornalley on lead vocal.[3]
Despite the commercial failure of the single, the same line-up would record and release the album Tall Stories in 1991.
A promotional video was created for the single.[4]
"Turn the Tide" was written by Phil Thornalley, American producer Scott Cutler and Chris Murrell.[5]
The B-side for the single, "Breaking Point", was an instrumental exclusive to the single, and was written by Hayes and Nocito who also produced this single.[5]
For the 12" vinyl and CD formats of the single, a special remix of "Turn the Tide" was released, titled "Turn the Tide (Rouge Vogue Mix)".[1]
Formats
- 7" single
- "Turn the Tide" - 3:44
- "Breaking Point" - 3:19
- 12" single
- "Turn the Tide" (Rouge Vogue Mix) - 5:00
- "Turn the Tide" - 3:44
- "Breaking Point" - 3:19
- CD single
- "Turn the Tide" (Seven Inch Version) - 3:44
- "Turn the Tide" (Rouge Vogue Mix) - 5:00
- "Breaking Point" - 3:19
Chart performance
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[6] | 84 |
Personnel
- Producers on "Turn the Tide" - Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito
- Writers of "Turn the Tide" - Phil Thornalley, Scott Cutler, Chris Murrell
- Producers on "Breaking Point" - Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito
- Writers of "Breaking Point" - Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito
- Photography – Sheila Rock
- Design – Assorted Images
References
- 1 2 "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn The Tide at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/24057/johnny-hates-jazz/
- ↑ Anderson, Michael R. (2008) The Ultimate 80's Music Book, lulu.com, ISBN 978-1-4092-0904-1, p. 37
- ↑ "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn The Tide - 1989". YouTube. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- 1 2 "Images for Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn The Tide". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/24057/johnny-hates-jazz/