I can't wait

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Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Singles
I can't wait
  DE 2 06/23/1986 (15 weeks)
  AT 16 08/15/1986 (8 weeks)
  CH 4th 08/03/1986 (9 weeks)
  UK 2 05/24/1986 (14 weeks)
  US 3 03/08/1986 (23 weeks)

I Can not Wait is a song by Nu Shooz from the year 1986 , which was written by John Smith and the album Poolside appeared.

history

The song was recorded between 1984 and 1985 , making it the first song recorded for the Poolside album, and later , in 1986, following the success of I Can't Wait , the entire album was recorded.

It was released on February 28, 1986 and became a number one hit in Canada . By releasing the song, it could reduce the chance of success of the song of the same name by Stevie Nicks , which was also released in 1986.

A 12 "maxi single with 45 rpm in 1986 contained three different mixes by I Can't Wait : the Long Dutch Mix with a running time of 6:15, the American Mix (4:50) and a radio hit version edited to 3:38 running time (Dutch Mix) .

In Spin magazine , John Leland wrote about the song: “You can listen to the song as often as you want, it leaves a strong impression on the disco scene. In other words: It's the perfect disco hit. "

In films like Hot Tub - Der Whirlpool ... is a damn time machine and you could hear the song, awkwardly in love .

Music video

The music video was directed by Jim Blashfield, it contains animation and has a very surrealistic touch. In the storyline, Valerie Day sings the song while sitting in front of a desk while doing a few things on the side.

Cover versions

Individual evidence

  1. Sources chart positions: DE AT CH UK US
  2. Music video on MyVideo.de