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| "Lover Why" | ||||
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| Single by Century | ||||
| from the album ...And Soul It Goes | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 6:00 | |||
| Label | Carrere Records | |||
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| Century singles chronology | ||||
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"Lover Why" is the debut single by French rock band Century, released in 1985. The song is from their debut album, ...And Soul It Goes.
It was the group's most successful song, topping the charts in France and Portugal, as well as entering the charts in Germany (#32), Belgium (#33) and Switzerland (#11). In Brazil, the song became popular for being featured in the soundtrack for Rede Globo's soap opera Ti Ti Ti.
There are dance versions of "Lover Why" made by Dee Martin (1993) and Mark Ashley (2000). The song was re-recorded in 1987 by Portuguese musician José Maria.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lover Why" | |
| 2. | "Rainin' in the Park" |
Portugal 7" single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lover Why" | |
| 2. | "Nigel Understands" |
Charts
| Charts (1986-1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders) [1] | 33 |
| France ( SNEP) [2] | 1 |
| Portugal ( AFYVE) [3] | 1 |
| Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade) [4] | 11 |
| Uruguay ( CUD) [5] | 1 |
| West Germany (GfK Entertainment Charts) | 32 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| France ( SNEP) [6] | Gold | 500,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ " Century – Lover Why" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ " Century – Lover Why" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Top 3 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 20. 23 May 1986. p. 16. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 2 October 2023 – via World Radio History.
- ^ " Century – Lover Why". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Canciones más populares en Latinoamérica". La Opinión (Los Angeles) (in Spanish). 20 October 1986. p. 20. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "French single certifications – Century – Lover Why" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 2 May 2022. Select CENTURY and click OK.
