Working My Way Back to You
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Working My Way Back to You is a song by the American pop group The Four Seasons from 1966, written by the songwriter duo Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell. It appeared on the album of the same name.
The original from the Four Seasons
The original from the Four Seasons, recorded in 1966, was the only song by the band that was recorded with bassist / bass singer Charlie Calello. Nick Massi later took on Calello's role. The rock song was released on January 28, 1966.
The song is about a man who betrayed and emotionally abused his wife. After she leaves, he realizes that he loves her, which is why he shows remorse for what he did.
Cover versions of the Spinners
In 1979, the American soul vocal group The Spinners re-recorded a medley of Working My Way Back to You and Forgive Me Girl , which was written and produced for them by Michael Zager , for their album Dancin 'and Lovin' . The disco- soul medley was released in December 1979, and in early 1980 it was number one in Great Britain. It reached number 2 in the US and was a million seller.
Other covers
- 1980: Karel Gott (When it snows too / Léto jak má být)
- 1994: Boyzone
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- ↑ Chart sources for the Four Seasons: UK / US
- ↑ Chart sources for the Spinners: DE / CH / UK / US
- ↑ Irish single charts (database search)
- ↑ Lyrics on Golyr.de
- ^ Copyright info Michael Zager , faqs.org
- ↑ About the Spinners ( Memento from February 8, 2013 in the web archive archive.today ), Concord Music Group
- ↑ Spinners in the gold / platinum database of the RIAA (USA)