Married Men

"Married Men"
Single by Bonnie Tyler
B-side"If You Ever Need Me Again"
ReleasedMay 11, 1979 (1979-05-11)[1]
GenreDisco[2]
Length3:45
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Dominic Bugatti
  • Frank Musker
Producer(s)
Bonnie Tyler singles chronology
"What a Way to Treat My Heart"
(1979) 		"Married Men"
(1979) 		"I Believe in Your Sweet Love"
(1979)
"Married Men"
Single by Bette Midler
from the album Thighs and Whispers
B-side"Bang, You're Dead"
ReleasedMay 1979 (1979-05)
GenreDisco[3][4]
Length3:35
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
  • Dominic Bugatti
  • Frank Musker
Producer(s)Arif Mardin[4]
Bette Midler singles chronology
"Buckets of Rain"
(1978) 		"Married Men"
(1979) 		"Hang On in There Baby"
(1979)

"Married Men" (also known as "(The World Is Full of) Married Men") is a song written by Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker. It was recorded and released almost simultaneously by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler (claimed as the original) and American Bette Midler.[5] Due to the simultaneous release, both versions competed with each other.[6] As a result, Tyler's version reached number 35 in the UK,[7] while Midler's version charted in North America, including number 40 in the US Hot 100.[8]

Tyler's version became the title theme for Robert William Young's 1979 film The World Is Full of Married Men.[9]

Critical reception

A review by Cash Box magazine noted that Tyler's version is a percolating disco number with sleek arrangements, her voice mixed well above the echoed synthesizer and handclaps which jump out of the instrumentals,[10] and mellifluous instrumentals sure to get disco wallflowers out onto the dance floor.[11] The reviewer of Record World wrote: "Bonnie's tough vocals ask and give no quarter on this soulful, driving disco/pop piece that has strong a/c potential. The saucy sax adds to the passion."[12]

An advertisement for the Midler's version in Cash Box magazine, June 1979.

Commenting on Midler's performance, Billboard magazine noted that this polished disco record best emphasizes the singer's energy.[13] Brian Chin of Record World wrote: "Arif Mardin produced, and gives full orchestral support to a strong, strong punchline ('They do it, they do it'), which Midler belts out with a force that nearly wears her voice to a frazzle by the end of the song. There are hints of 'Sinner Man' and 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy,' but in the end, the song's own pop identity makes the biggest mark. This is especially true in that 'Married Men' lacks the bonafide disco mix and edit that, say, 'Take Me Home' received. Midler's record would make a stronger dance impact with longer breaks (the several guitar and syndrum breaks don't last nearly long enough to provide a real change) and with a more varied mix and programming. Still, excellent songwriting and Midler's personal presence make 'Married Men' a radio must, and, given the exposure, could cross back into the clubs on requests."[14]

Track listing

Bonnie Tyler

7" single[15]
A. "Married Men" – 3:45
B. "If You Ever Need Me Again" (Ronnie Scott, Steve Wolfe) – 3:32
12" single[16]
A. "Married Men" – 6:10
B. "If You Ever Need Me Again" – 3:32

Bette Midler

7" single[17]
A. "Married Men" – 3:35
B. "Bang, You're Dead" (Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson) – 3:10
12" single[18]
A. "Married Men" – 7:58
B. "Bang, You're Dead" – 3:10

Charts

Chart performance for "Married Men" by Bonnie Tyler
Chart (1979) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[19] 84
UK Singles (Record Mirror)[7] 35
Chart performance for "Married Men" by Bette Midler
Chart (1979) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[20] 37
Canada (RPM Top Singles)[21] 81
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 40
US Disco Top 80 (Billboard)[22] 32
US Cash Box Top 100[23] 46
US Top Singles (Record World)[24] 65
US Disco File Top 50 (Record World)[25] 39

References

  1. ^ Jasper, Tony (May 26, 1979). "Record Mirror Fact Sheets" (PDF). Record Mirror. London: Music Week Ltd. p. 52. ISSN 0144-5804.
  2. ^ "Top Singles Pick" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 91, no. 22. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. June 2, 1979. p. 103. ISSN 0006-2510.
  3. ^ Grein, Paul (September 29, 1979). "Talent in Action: Bette Midler" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 91, no. 39. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. p. 45. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ a b DeGiorgio, Vince (June 2, 1979). "Disco News: If She Can Do It, So Can I!!" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 31, no. 10. Toronto, Ontario: RPM Music Publications Ltd. p. 22. ISSN 0315-5994.
  5. ^ "Inside Track" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 91, no. 20. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. May 26, 1979. p. 94. ISSN 0006-2510.
  6. ^ Baird, Pat (June 9, 1979). "Copy Writes" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 36, no. 1668. New York: Record World Pub. Co. p. 38. ISSN 0034-1622.
  7. ^ a b "UK Singles" (PDF). Record Mirror. London: Music Week Ltd. July 7, 1979. p. 22. ISSN 0144-5804.
  8. ^ a b "Billboard Hot 100 for Week Ending July, 7 1979" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 91, no. 26. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. July 7, 1979. p. 66. ISSN 0006-2510.
  9. ^ White, Chris (October 13, 1979). "Bugatti & Musker Poised for the Big Breakthrough" (PDF). Record Mirror. London: Music Week Ltd. p. 12. ISSN 0144-5804.
  10. ^ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. XLI, no. 3. New York: The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc. June 2, 1979. p. 20. ISSN 0008-7289.
  11. ^ "Disco Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. XLI, no. 5. New York: The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc. June 16, 1979. p. 42. ISSN 0008-7289.
  12. ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 36, no. 1668. New York: Record World Pub. Co. June 9, 1979. p. 1. ISSN 0034-1622.
  13. ^ "Top Singles Pick" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 91, no. 20. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. May 26, 1979. p. 87. ISSN 0006-2510.
  14. ^ Chin, Brian (June 2, 1979). "Disco File" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 36, no. 1664. New York: Record World Pub. Co. p. 18. ISSN 0034-1622.
  15. ^ Bonnie Tyler (1979). Married Men. UK: RCA Victor. 3582.
  16. ^ Bonnie Tyler (1979). Married Men. UK: RCA Victor. DK 4800.
  17. ^ Bette Midler (1979). Married Men. US: Atlantic. 3582.
  18. ^ Bette Midler (1979). Married Men. US: Atlantic. DK 4800.
  19. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 316. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  20. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 200. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  21. ^ "RPM Top Singles (51—100)" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 31, no. 18. Toronto, Ontario: RPM Music Publications Ltd. July 28, 1979. p. 8. ISSN 0315-5994.
  22. ^ "Disco Top 80 for Week Ending 7/28/79" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 91, no. 30. New York: Billboard Publications Inc. July 28, 1979. p. 34. ISSN 0006-2510.
  23. ^ "Cash Box Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. XLI, no. 9. New York: The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc. July 14, 1979. p. 4. ISSN 0008-7289.
  24. ^ "Singles" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 36, no. 1667. New York: Record World Pub. Co. June 26, 1979. p. 39. ISSN 0034-1622.
  25. ^ "Disco File Top 50" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 36, no. 1669. New York: Record World Pub. Co. August 18, 1979. p. 23. ISSN 0034-1622.

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