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That's What They Always Say
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = That's What They Always Say
| cover = Chris Rea That's What They Always Say 1989 single cover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Chris Rea
| album = The Road to Hell
| B-side = 1975
| released = December 1989
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 4:03
| label = WEA
| writer = Chris Rea
| producer = Chris Rea, Jon Kelly
| prev_title = The Road to Hell
| prev_year = 1989
| next_title = Tell Me There's a Heaven
| next_year = 1990
| misc =
}}
"'That's What They Always Say'" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1989 as the second single from his tenth studio album 'The Road to Hell'. It was written by Rea and produced by Rea and Jon Kelly. As the follow-up to "The Road to Hell", "That's What They Always Say" reached No. 83 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the Top 100 for four weeks.
Critical reception
Upon its release, 'Music & Media' wrote: "A strong follow-up to "The Road to Hell". A rockier number with a good dance pulse." In a review of 'The Road to Hell', David Law of 'The Charlatan' commented: "The angry but soulful "That's What They Always Say" intensifies the [album's theme of] despair, personalizing the plight of a gullible dreamer who believed the promises of politicians."
Track listing
'7" single'
# "That's What They Always Say" (Remix) 4:03
# "1975" 4:30
'12" single'
# "That's What They Always Say" (Rainbow Mix) 6:40
# "That's What They Always Say" (Remix) 4:08
# "1975" 4:33
'CD single (German release)'
# "That's What They Always Say" (Remix) 4:12
# "That's What They Always Say" (Extended Remix) 5:45
# "1975" 4:39
# "Driving Home for Christmas" 3:59
Personnel
* Chris Rea - vocals, guitars, keyboards
* Robert Ahwai - bass
* Martin Ditcham - drums, percussion
* Linda Taylor, Karen Boddington, Carol Kenyon - backing vocals
'Production'
* Chris Rea, Jon Kelly - producers
* Neil Amor - engineer
* Diane BJ Kon - assistant engineer
* Bill Frutz, Jack Frutz - remixers on "Rainbox Mix"
'Other'
* The Leisure Process - sleeve design
Charts
References
Category:1989 songs
Category:1989 singles
Category:Chris Rea songs
Category:Warner Music Group singles
Category:Songs written by Chris Rea
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