A Touch of Paradise
"A Touch of Paradise" | ||||
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Single by John Farnham | ||||
from the album Whispering Jack | ||||
B-side | "Help!" | |||
Released | 2 February 1987 | |||
Recorded | 1985-1986 | |||
Genre | Rock, pop rock | |||
Length | 4:45 | |||
Label | Sony BMG | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ross Wilson, Gulliver Smith, Roger McLachlan | |||
Producer(s) | Ross Fraser, John Farnham | |||
John Farnham singles chronology | ||||
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"A Touch of Paradise" is a song written by Ross Wilson, Gulliver Smith and Roger McLachlan. The song was originally recorded by Mondo Rock on their album Nuovo Mondo (1982). The song was covered by Australian singer John Farnham. The song was released as the third single from his album Whispering Jack (1986). Whilst many believe that no music video was ever made for this song, while it was rarely seen one was made for its single release in late 1986.[1]
Track listing[]
- "A Touch of Paradise" - 4:45
- "Help!" (Live Version) - 4:13
Chart history[]
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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Australian Singles Chart[2] | 27 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 47 |
References[]
- ^ "Music Video: John Farnham - Touch of Paradise". 15 September 2020.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. Note: Kent Music Report (KMR) was used contemporaneously for Australian Singles and Albums charting from mid-1974 until Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) created their own charts in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974.
- ^ "Charts.nz – John Farnham – A Touch of Paradise". Top 40 Singles.
Categories:
- 1987 singles
- 1982 songs
- Mondo Rock songs
- John Farnham songs
- Songs written by Ross Wilson (musician)