"Working on It" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released on 30 January 1989 as the fifth and final single from his compilation album, New Light Through Old Windows (1988). It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and Jon Kelly. "Working on It" reached No. 53 in the UK and No. 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Critical reception Upon release, Billboard listed the song as a recommended pop single and commented: "Top-five hit at album rock shows Rea's new label affiliation to be a smart career move. Straight-ahead, four-on-the-floor power rock could find a home at pop outlets as well."Billboard magazine - Single reviews - March 11, 1989 - page 89 The Philadelphia Inquirer commented that the song "deserve[s] hit status".The Philadelphia Inquirer - February 16, 1989 - page 84
Track listing 7" single (US release) "Working on It" – 3:47 "Loving You Again" (Live Version) – 5:20
7" single (UK/European release) "Working on It" – 4:24 "One Golden Rule" – 4:29
7" single (Australian release) "Working on It" – 4:24 "Driving Home for Christmas" – 3:58
7" single (US promo) "Working on It" – 3:47 "Working on It" – 3:47
12" single (UK/European release) "Working on It" (Extended Mix) – 5:55 "One Golden Rule" – 4:29
Cassette single "Working on It" (Edit) – 3:47 "Loving You Again" (Live Version) – 5:20
CD single (German release) "Working on It" – 4:25 "Working on It" (Extended Mix) – 5:55 "One Golden Rule" – 4:30 "Stainsby Girls" – 4:07
CD single (US release) "Working on It" (LP Version) - 4:24
Chart performance Chart (1989)Peakposition UK Singles Chart53US Billboard Hot 10073US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs1
Personnel Chris Rea - vocals, instruments, producer Jon Kelly - producer Justin Shirley-Smith - engineer Paul Lilly, Danny Hyde - mixing on "Loving You Again (Live Version)" Chris Rea, David Richards - producers of "One Golden Rule"
Other Kav Deluxe - design (US sleeve) Elizabeth Brady - illustration (US sleeve) Greg Jakobek - illustration (UK/European sleeve)
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