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When I'm Good and Ready
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = When I'm Good and Ready
| cover = When_I'm_Good_and_Ready.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Sybil
| album = Good 'N' Ready
| released =
| recorded =
| studio = PWL The Hit Factory
| venue =
| genre =
* Dance-pop
* Eurodance
| length = 3:38
| label =
* PWL International
* FFRR
* Control
* Next Plateau Entertainment
| writer = Stock/Waterman
| producer = Stock/Waterman
| prev_title = The Love I Lost
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"'When I'm Good and Ready'" is a song by American R&B and pop singer-songwriter Sybil, released on March 8, 1993 as the first single from her fifth album, 'Good 'N' Ready' (1993). Written and produced by Stock/Waterman, it also features backing vocals by Mae McKenna, Stock and Miriam Stockley. It went on to become one of her most successful songs and a major hit on the charts in Europe, reaching the top 10 in the UK and Ireland, peaking at number five and six. Additionally, it was a top-20 hit in Austria and a top-50 hit in Germany. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 21 in May 1993.
In 1997, "When I'm Good and Ready" was re-released in a new remix by UK remix, production and songwriting team Love to Infinity. Their version reached number 66 on the UK Singles Chart.
Critical reception
In their review of the 'Good 'N' Ready' album, Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' stated, "Her forte is dance with a poppy and exuberant feel to it". Alan Jones from 'Music Week' described the song as a "typically bright and breezy Stock/Waterman production superbly sung by the American diva [that] has instant, if fairly lighweight [sic], appeal." He added, "This is what you're missing, Kylie." James Hamilton from the magazine's 'RM' Dance Update said it is "superb". Another editor, Tim Jeffery stated, "The test of a cover version artist is whether they can come through with an original follow-up. Sybil has done just that. Even though the production of this pop/garage tune is heading straight at the Top 40 market." Tony Cross from 'Smash Hits' stated, "After 'The Love I Lost', Sybil has another song with "hit" written all over it." He opined that "her powerful vocals are underused in this repetitive soul-sisters dancerama."
On the release of the Love to Infinity remix in 1997, 'Music Week' rated it four out of five, adding, "This was great as an anthemic pop dance number (a top five hit in 1993) and is even better now it's been toughened up with a raunchier, soulful feel."
Track listing
* '7" single, UK (1993)'
:A. "When I'm Good and Ready" 3:38
:B. "When I'm Good and Ready" (Good N' Buzzin' Edit) 3:38
* '12", UK (1993)'
:A. "When I'm Good and Ready" (Jewel & Stone Mix) 10:00
:B1. "When I'm Good and Ready" (7" Version) 3:38
:B2. "When I'm Good and Ready" (12" Club Mix) 5:15
* 'CD single, UK (1993)'
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (7-inch version) 3:38
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Jewels & Stone Mix) 10:00
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Classic Dub Mix) 5:38
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (The Woman's Prerogative Mix) 7:00
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (12-inch club mix) 5:15
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Good N' Buzzin' Mix) 5:28
* 'CD mini single, Japan (1993)'
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (7" Edit) 3:35
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Good 'N' Buzzin' Edit) 3:39
* 'Cassette single, UK (1993)'
#"When I'm Good and Ready" 3:38
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Good N' Buzzin' Edit) 3:38
* 'CD maxi, Europe (1997)'
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Stratoradio Mix) 3:50
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Stratomaster Mix) 7:22
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Telescopic Jippy Dub) 7:21
#"When I'm Good and Ready" (Original Version) 3:33
Charts
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References
Category:1993 songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:Sybil (singer) songs
Category:Dance-pop songs
Category:Eurodance songs
Category:FFRR Records artists
Category:Next Plateau Entertainment singles
Category:Pete Waterman Entertainment singles
Category:Songs written by Pete Waterman
Category:Songs written by Mike Stock (musician)
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