"Satisfied" is a song by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx, released as the lead single from his second album, Repeat Offender (1989). It was Marx's second of three consecutive number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and became a top-20 hit in Australia and Canada.
Critical reception In an ironic review on June 10, 1989, Betty Page, observer of British music newspaper Record Mirror, wondered along with readers why Richard Marx, with all the traits and skills of Bryan Adams, did not become as popular.
Chart performance "Satisfied" served as the lead single from Richard Marx's second album, Repeat Offender. Heavy radio, video and retail attention led to the single's number-39 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart during the week of May 6, 1989. The single steadily climbed to the top, reaching number one on the week of June 24, 1989.
Track listing All songs were written by Richard Marx.
US 7-inch and cassette single "Satisfied" (LP version) – 3:58 "Should've Known Better" (live) – 4:57
Personnel Richard Marx – lead and backing vocals C.J. Vanston – keyboards Bill Payne – Hammond B3 organ Bruce Gaitsch – guitar Michael Landau – guitar, guitar solo Randy Jackson – bass Mike Baird – drums Paulinho da Costa – percussion Cynthia Rhodes – backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1989)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)73Italy Airplay (Music & Media) 10Venezuela (UPI)6
Year-end charts Chart (1989)PositionAustralia (ARIA)64Canada Top Singles (RPM)32US Billboard Hot 10054
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesApril 1989EMI USAJapanApril 26, 1989Mini-CDUnited KingdomJune 5, 1989
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