Cruising for Bruising

"Cruising for Bruising"
"Cruising for Bruising"
Single by Basia
from the album London Warsaw New York
Released	1990
Recorded	1989
Genre	Jazz-pop; sophisti-pop;
Length	4:08
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Basia Trzetrzelewska; Danny White;
Producer(s)	Danny White; Basia Trzetrzelewska;
Basia singles chronology

"Cruising for Bruising" is a song by Polish singer Basia released in 1990 as the second single from her album London Warsaw New York. The song remains one of her biggest hits to date.^[1]

Background[]

The track was written and produced by Basia Trzetrzelewska and Danny White, and tells about the breakup of their romantic relationship. The lyrics indicate that the split is not definitive and do not rule out giving the relationship a second chance.

"Cruising for Bruising" was released as the second single from London Warsaw New York in spring 1990 becoming one of Basia's most popular and commercially successful songs. It reached the Top 40 in both the USA and Canada, where it stayed in the charts for twelve and fourteen weeks, respectively.^[2]^[3] The single also enjoyed minor success in Europe. It received a positive review from the Music & Media magazine, where it was described as one of the better tracks from London Warsaw New York.^[4]

Music video[]

The music video for the song was directed by Nick Morris^[5] and filmed in a countryside in Oxfordshire, England^[6] since Basia wanted to make it "very English".^[7] It pictures Basia and Danny as a couple in the final moments of their failed relationship. The clip begins with Danny arriving at their home where he starts to pack his belongings into a suitcase. He leaves after dusk, giving Basia one last hug outside the house, and drives off accompanied by another woman. Moments after his departure, Basia's new partner arrives and embraces her.

Basia has revealed that during the shooting of the video her make-up had to be repeatedly redone because the song "was so close to the bone" that she was crying on the set.^[8]

The clip was released on the 1990 VHS video compilation A New Day.^[9] In 2009, the video was released on a bonus DVD included in the special edition of Basia's album It's That Girl Again.^[10]

Track listings[]

7" single/CD single/Cassette single

A. "Cruising for Bruising" – 4:05

B. "Come to Heaven" – 4:08

12" single

A. "Cruising for Bruising" (Extended Mix) – 6:45

B. "Come to Heaven" – 4:08

CD maxi single

"Cruising for Bruising" – 4:08
"Cruising for Bruising" (Instrumental) – 4:09
"Cruising for Bruising" (Extended Version) – 6:16
"From Now On" – 3:43

Charts[]

Weekly charts[]

Chart (1990)	Peak position
Canada (RPM 100 Singles)^[11]	21
Canada (RPM Adult Contemporary)^[12]	4
France^[13]	46
Netherlands^[14]	51
UK Singles Chart (OCC)^[15]	86
US Billboard Hot 100^[16]	29
US Billboard Adult Contemporary^[17]	5

Year-end charts[]

Chart (1990)	Peak position
Canada (RPM Adult Contemporary)^[18]	39

References[]

^ "London Warsaw New York". www.basiasongs.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-11. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
^ "Basia Cruising For Bruising Chart History". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Item: 6194 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Previews – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7 no. 17. Amsterdam. 1990-04-28. p. 14. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
^ "Basia - "Cruising for a bruising"". mvdbase.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Video". www.basiasongs.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-14. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
^ Eberhardt, Allie (producer/director) (1990). Basia: London Warsaw New York. VH1.
^ "Basia Describes 'Sad' Inspiration Behind Hit Song "Cruising For Bruising"". 947thewave.cbslocal.com. 2011-09-23. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
^ A New Day (VHS). CBS. 1990.
^ "magic RECORDS - KATALOG PŁYT - Basia: It's That Girl Again (edycja specjalna)" (in Polish). magicrecords.pl. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
^ "Item: 955 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Item: 8880 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Discographie Basia" (in French). lescharts.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Discografie Basia" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "BASIA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Basia Chart History (Hot 100)". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Basia Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
^ "Item: 5372 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

External links[]

[1] "London Warsaw New York". www.basiasongs.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-11. Retrieved August 28, 2016.

[2] "Basia Cruising For Bruising Chart History". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[3] "Item: 6194 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[4] "Previews – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7 no. 17. Amsterdam. 1990-04-28. p. 14. Retrieved 2019-08-04.

[5] "Basia - "Cruising for a bruising"". mvdbase.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[6] "Video". www.basiasongs.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-14. Retrieved 2018-09-24.

[7] Eberhardt, Allie (producer/director) (1990). Basia: London Warsaw New York. VH1.

[8] "Basia Describes 'Sad' Inspiration Behind Hit Song "Cruising For Bruising"". 947thewave.cbslocal.com. 2011-09-23. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-03-21.

[9] A New Day (VHS). CBS. 1990.

[10] "magic RECORDS - KATALOG PŁYT - Basia: It's That Girl Again (edycja specjalna)" (in Polish). magicrecords.pl. Retrieved 2018-09-18.

[11] "Item: 955 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[12] "Item: 8880 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[13] "Discographie Basia" (in French). lescharts.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[14] "Discografie Basia" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[15] "BASIA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[16] "Basia Chart History (Hot 100)". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[17] "Basia Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

[18] "Item: 5372 - Library and Archives Canada". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2018-08-29.

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Studio albums	Time and Tide London Warsaw New York The Sweetest Illusion It's That Girl Again Butterflies
Live albums	Basia on Broadway From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live ... and More
Compilation albums	Brave New Hope Clear Horizon – The Best of Basia Playlist: The Very Best of Basia
Singles	"Prime Time TV" "Promises" "New Day for You" "Time and Tide" "Baby You're Mine" "Cruising for Bruising" "Drunk on Love" "Third Time Lucky" "Blame It on the Summer" "Matteo" "Bubble"
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