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Satisfied (Richard Marx song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Satisfied'" is a chart-topping hit song recorded by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx for his second album, 'Repeat Offender'. It was Richard's second of three consecutive #1's on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart.
Critical reception
In an ironic review of 10 June 1989 the Betty Page, observer of British music newspaper 'Record Mirror', wondered along with readers why Richard Marx, with all the traits and skills of Bryan Adams, did not become as popular.
Track listing
All songs written by Richard Marx.
# "Satisfied" 3:58
# "Should've Known Better" [Live] 4:57
Track 1 produced by Richard Marx and David Cole.
Track 2 produced by Humberto Gatica.
Charts
"Satisfied" was the lead single from Richard Marx's highly anticipated second album, 'Repeat Offender'. Heavy radio, video and retail attention led to the single's #39 debut on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart, during the week of May 6, 1989. The single steadily climbed to the top, reaching the #1 spot the week of June 24, 1989. "Satisfied" was the first of five Top 15 singles from Marx's second studio album, which kept the artist on the singles chart consecutively for well over a year during 1989 and 1990.
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Credits
* Richard Marx lead and backing vocals
* C.J. Vanston keyboards
* Bill Payne Hammond B3 organ
* Bruce Gaitsch guitar
* Michael Landau guitar, guitar solo
* Randy Jackson bass
* Mike Baird drums
* Paulinho da Costa percussion
* Cynthia Rhodes backing vocals
References
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