"Pasadena" is the debut single by Australian pop singer John Young, released in January 1972 and peaking at number 16 on the Australian Go-Set Chart.
The single was released under the name John Young. Young's subsequent releases used "John Paul Young" to avoid confusion with Johnny Young (no relation), the 1960s pop star and Young Talent Time (1971–1988 TV show) presenter. Young performed the song on Happening 70 on Channel Ten.Wilmoth, Peter – Glad All Over – The Countdown Years 1974–1987, p 66-9 McPhee Gribble/Penguin Books 1993.
"Pasadena" was re-recorded in 1975 for Young's debut studio album, Hero.
Track listing 7" (AP-9765) Side A "Pasadena" (David Hemmings, Harry Vanda & George Young) – 3:15 Side B "Better Go Back to Bed" (Simon Napier-Bell, H. Vanda & G. Young) – 2:20
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1972) Peakposition Australian Go-Set Chart 16
Year-end charts Chart (1972) Position Australian Go-Set Chart 89
Personnel John Paul Young — lead vocals George Young – backing vocals Ian "Willie" Winter – guitar Johnny Dick – drums, percussion Warren Morgan — (keyboards, backing vocals) Ronnie Peel – bass, backing vocals) Ray Goodwin – guitar
References
External links John Paul Young – Pasadena (7" single)