| "Working My Way Back to You" | ||||
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 Side A of the US single | ||||
| Single bythe Four Seasons | ||||
| from the albumWorking My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits | ||||
| B-side | "Too Many Memories" | |||
| Released | January 1966[1] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Songwriters | Denny Randell,Sandy Linzer | |||
| Producer | Bob Crewe | |||
| The Four Seasons singles chronology | ||||
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"Working My Way Back to You" is a song made popular bythe Four Seasons in 1966 andthe Spinners in 1979.
Written bySandy Linzer andDenny Randell, the song was originally recorded by The Four Seasons in 1966, reaching No. 9 on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100. On the UK top 50 chart it spent three weeks – all at No. 50. It is the only hit to feature the group's arrangerCharles Calello in the temporary role of bassist/bass vocalist, having replaced original memberNick Massi.
The lyrics tell about a man who cheated on his girlfriend. When she leaves, he realizes that he did love her and is very remorseful about his past actions. He vows to win her love back. It is in some ways a re-casting of the melody from their previous hit, "Let's Hang On!".
Cash Box described it as a "raunchy,blues-drenched ode about a love-sick fella who hopes to be re-united with his ex-gal," and said that it has "money-in-the-bank-sound."[4]
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| CanadaRPM Top Singles[5] | 26 |
| U.S.Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
| U.S.Cash Box Top 100[6] | 10 |
| UK | 50[citation needed] |
| "Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl" | ||||
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 One of side-A labels of the US single | ||||
| Single bythe Spinners | ||||
| from the albumDancin' and Lovin' | ||||
| B-side | "Disco Ride" | |||
| Released | December 1979 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | 1979 | |||
| Studio | Blue Rock, New York City | |||
| Genre | R&B,soul,disco | |||
| Length | 4:02 (single) 6:03 (album version) | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriters | Denny Randell,Sandy Linzer,Michael Zager | |||
| Producer | Michael Zager | |||
| The Spinners singles chronology | ||||
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In 1979, Americansoul andR&B groupthe Spinners recorded "Working My Way Back to You" and added a newbridge composed byMichael Zager. Billed as amedley as "Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl", this version was No. 1 in theUK Singles Chart for two weeks in April 1980.[7] On theBillboard Hot 100 singles chart, the medley (released in December 1979 in the U.S.) peaked at the No. 2 position in March and April 1980 for two weeks, behind "Another Brick in the Wall" byPink Floyd. The Spinners' version also made it to No. 6 on the Soul Singles chart[8] and No. 8 on the disco/dance chart.[9] The version of the Spinners was taken up in French by the Canadian singerJean Nichol under the title "Je voudrais te retrouver" (I want to find you).[10]
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| Single byBoyzone | ||||
| Released | May 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | PolyGram | |||
| Songwriters | Sandy Linzer,Denny Randell | |||
| Producer | Ian Levine | |||
| Boyzone singles chronology | ||||
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Irishboy bandBoyzone released a cover version of "Working My Way Back to You" as their debut single in May 1994. The song reached No. 3 on the Irish Singles Chart. It is the only single of the group to featureMikey Graham on lead vocals.
The band later recorded a French version in collaboration withAlliage. This French version of the track is credited as being a major turning point in the career of producer-songwriterSteve Mac.[25] A lack of interest from the "usual producers" led to Polydor phoning up Mac and asking him to take on the role, and by doing so he effectively made a decisive progression from his earlydance-pop singles to the mature balladry with which he has since made a very successful career.[25]
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[27] | 3 |
| Chart (1997-1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[28] | 5 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[29] | 3 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[30] | 15 |
| France (SNEP)[31] | 3 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[32] | 90 |
