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Wikipedia article
"'Wannagirl'" is a song originally recorded by Trey Lorenz. Also known as "Wanna Girl". Lorenz' rendition had been released in 1992 as a B-side on the European versions of his single, "Someone to Hold."
Jeremy Jordan cover
{{Infobox song
| name = Wannagirl
| cover = Wannagirl single cover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Jeremy Jordan
| album = Try My Love
| released = 24 April 1993[Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002]
| A-side = The Right Kind of Love
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Dance-pop
| length = 3:59
| label = Giant Records
| writer = Keith Thomas, Tony Haynes
| producer = Keith Thomas
| prev_title = The Right Kind of Love
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = Try My Love
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"Wannagirl" was covered by Jeremy Jordan and released in the spring of 1993. It was the follow-up single from his debut album 'Try My Love' on Giant Records. It was co-written by Keith Thomas, who produced both versions.
Jordan's version of "Wannagirl" became an international hit, peaking in the US at #28 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100"Wannagirl" Joel Whitburn (1993) Top Pop Singles 1955-1993 Record Research Inc. Wisconsin, USA and #25 on 'Cash Box'.[http://98.130.35.56/archives/90s_files/19930626.html Cash Box Top 100 Singles, June 26, 1993]
Background harmonies were retained from the original recording, but vocals were added by Audrey Wheeler, Chris Rodriguez, Cindy Mizelle and Emanuel Officer as well as some from Lorenz. Both versions are almost identical from a production standpoint, but the newer version features an extra breakdown and a different vocal arrangement starting at the 3:15 mark.
A music video was released to promote the song.
In Japan, the single was released as a double A-side single with "The Right Kind of Love".
Track listing
;US maxi-single
#Wannagirl (Preferredgirl Mix) 3:59
#Wannagirl (Streetgirl Mix) 6:06
#Wannagirl (Streetgirl Instrumental) 5:29
#Wannagirl (A Cappella Mix) 4:31
#Wannagirl (Album Mix) 4:30
;Japan mini single
#Wannagirl (Preferredgirl Mix) 3:59
#The Right Kind of Love (Main Mix) 4:30
Charts
References
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