Weight of the World (Ringo Starr song)
"Weight of the World" | ||||
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Single by Ringo Starr | ||||
from the album Time Takes Time | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 28 April 1992 (US) 18 May 1992 (UK) | |||
Recorded | February–September 1991, February 1992 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Private Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brian O'Doherty, Fred Velez | |||
Producer(s) | Don Was | |||
Ringo Starr singles chronology | ||||
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"Weight of the World" is a song performed by Ringo Starr, released on his 1992 album, Time Takes Time. Written by Brian O'Doherty and Fred Velez, the song was released as a lead single backed with "After All These Years", and "Don't Be Cruel" (the latter was only on the CD single). The single reached 74 in the UK charts.[1] It was released on 28 April 1992 in the US,[nb 1] and on 18 May in the UK.[nb 2][4]
Track listing[]
- 7" single
- "Weight of the World" (Brian O'Doherty, Fred Velez) – 3:54
- "After All These Years" (Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman) – 3:10
- CD single
- "Weight of the World" (O'Doherty, Velez) – 3:54
- "After All These Years" (Starkey, Warman) – 3:10
- "Don't Be Cruel" (Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley) – 2:08
Chart positions[]
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Canada (RPM)[5] | 61 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] | 51 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 37 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] | 21 |
UK (Official Charts Company)[9] | 74 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10] | 43 |
References[]
- Footnotes
- Citations
- ^ "Ringo Starr - Weight Of The World". Jpgr.co.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
- ^ Harry, Bill (2004). The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia. London: Virgin Books. p. 184. ISBN 9780753508435.
- ^ Harry, Bill (2004). The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia. London: Virgin Books. p. 183. ISBN 9780753508435.
- ^ Harry, Bill (2004). The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia. London: Virgin Books. pp. 183, 184. ISBN 9780753508435.
- ^ "Top Singles - Volume 56, No. 4, July 25 1992". collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Ringo Starr – Weight of the World" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Ringo Starr – Weight of the World". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Ringo Starr – Weight of the World". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Ringo Starr in the UK Charts". officialcharts.com. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Ringo Starr Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard.
External links[]
Categories:
- Ringo Starr songs
- Song recordings produced by Don Was
- 1992 singles
- 1992 songs
- 1990s rock song stubs