"Way Down Now" is a song by British musical group World Party. It was released as the first single from their 1990 album, Goodbye Jumbo, on 20 August 1990 in the United Kingdom. The song contains a nod to "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones. The song topped the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, reached 21 on the Album Rock Tracks chart, and peaked at No. 10 in the Netherlands.
Formats and track listings All songs were written by Karl Wallinger except where noted.
European 7-inch single (113 381) "Way Down Now" – 3:49 "Nature Girl" – 4:59
European maxi-CD single (663 381) "Way Down Now" – 3:49 "You're All Invited to the Party" – 4:30 "Happiness Is a Warm Gun (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)" – 2:28 "Nature Girl" – 4:59
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1990)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)114US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)21US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)1
Year-end charts Chart (1990)PositionUS Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)10
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom20 August 199010 September 19907-inch vinyl with badgeAustralia1 October 1990
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