Waiting for a Girl Like You

Waiting for a Girl Like You
Singel av Foreigner
frå albumet 4
B-side

I'm Gonna Win

Utgjeve September 1981
Innspelt 1981
Sjanger Softrock[1]
Lengd 4:35 (singel)
4:49 (album)
Selskap Atlantic
Låtskrivar(ar) Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
Produsent Robert John «Mutt» Lange, Mick Jones
Foreigner-kronologi 
«Urgent»
(1981) 		Waiting for a Girl Like You «Juke Box Hero»
(1982)


«Waiting for a Girl Like You» er ein powerballade frå 1981[1] av det britisk-amerikanske rockebandet Foreigner. Det markante synthesizer-temaet vart framført av den då ukjende Thomas Dolby.

Det var den andre singelen frå albumet 4 (1981) og var skriven av Lou Gramm og Mick Jones. Det var tein av dei største hittane deira verda over og nådde andreplassen på Billboard Hot 100 og toppen av Billboard Rock Tracks-lista.[2] På Billboard Adult Contemporary-lista nådde songen femteplassen.[3] Songen nådde åttandeplassen på UK Singles Chart.

«Waiting for a Girl Like You» sette rekord for flest veker på andreplassen på Billboard-lista, då han låg der i ti veker totalt. Han vart halde unna toppen av lista av Olivia Newton-John med «Physical» og så Hall & Oates med «I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)».[4] Songen enda opp på 19. plassen på årslista for 1982 i USA.

Songen er oppført på 100. plassen på lista til Billboard over dei beste songane gjennom tidene.[5]

Medverkande

Foreigner

Andre medverkande

Salslister

Vekeslister

Liste (1981–82) Plassering
Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] 3
Canada RPM Top Singles[7] 2
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[8] 8
Tyskland 29
Irland (IRMA)[9] 9
Nederland (Nederlandsk Topp 40)[10] 16
New Zealand 16
South Africa (Springbok)[11] 14
UK Singles Chart 8
US Billboard Hot 100 2
US Billboard Adult Contemporary 5
US Billboard Top Rock spor 1
US Cash Box Top 100 2

Årslister

Liste (1981) Plassering
Canada[12] 34
Liste (1982) Plassering
Australia (Kent Music Report)[13] 21
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [14] 19

Gjennom alle tider

Liste (1958-2018) Plassering
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 100

Andre versjonar

Kjelder

  1. ↑ 1,0 1,1 «Gig review: Journey/Foreigner/Styx». The Scotsman. 10. juni 2011. Henta 15. februar 2017. 
  2. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 234.
  3. ↑ Hyatt, Wesley (1999). The Billboard Book of No. 1 Adult Contemporary Hits (Billboard Publications), page 333.
  4. ↑ Bronson, Fred (2003). The Billboard Book of No. 1 Hits, 5th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 601.
  5. ↑ «Archived copy». Arkivert frå originalen 1. oktober 2008. Henta 19. mai 2020. 
  6. ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. 
  7. ↑ «Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada». Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 12. desember 1981. Henta 1. oktober 2018. 
  8. ↑ «Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada». Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 26. november 1981. Henta 1. oktober 2018. 
  9. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Waiting for a Girl Like You". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 22. september 2018.
  10. ↑ «De Nederlandse Top 40, week 7, 1982». Henta 21. mars 2019. 
  11. ↑ «SA Charts 1965–Mars 1989». Henta 19. mai 2020. 
  12. ↑ «Top 100 Hits for 1981». The Longbored Surfer. Henta 19. mai 2020. 
  13. ↑ «Forum – ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts – 1982». Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Henta 19. mai 2020. 
  14. ↑ «Top 100 Hits of 1982/Top 100 Songs of 1982». Musicoutfitters.com. Henta 25. oktober 2016. 
  15. ↑ «Hot 100 turns 60». Billboard. Henta 19. mai 2020. 

Bakgrunnsstoff

Read other articles:

Amfora

Amfora Yunani, menunjukkan dewi Athena Amfora adalah sejenis wadah keramik berbentuk vas dengan dua pegangan dan bagian leher yang panjang yang lebih sempit dari bagian badannya. Amphora berasal dari bahasa Yunani, amforeus (αμφορεύς), singkatan dari amfiforeus (αμφιφορεύς), kata majemuk yang menggambungkan amfi- (di kedua sisi, kembar) dengan foreus (pembawa), dari kata ferein (membawa), merujuk pada dua pegangan pada wadah tersebut yang letaknya saling berlawanan.[1 ...

 

Bandar Udara Lloydminster

Bandar Udara LloydminsterBandar Udara LloydminsterIATA: YLLICAO: CYLLWMO: 71871InformasiJenisPublicPengelolaCity of LloydminsterMelayaniLloydminster, AlbertaKetinggian dpl699 mdplSitus webwww.lloydminster.ca/airport.htmlPetaCYLLLokasi di AlbertaLandasan pacu Arah Panjang Permukaan kaki m 08/26 5,579 1,700 Asphalt 12/30 1,500 457 Turf Statistik (2010)Pergerakan pesawat12,857Sumber: Canada Flight Supplement[1]Environment Canada[2]Movements from Statistics Canada[3&...

 

Русские в Канаде

Русские в Канаде Современное самоназвание русские Численность 548 140 человек (2021)[1] Расселение Онтарио, Британская Колумбия, Альберта и другие провинции Язык русский, английский и французский Религия православие (в т.ч. старообрядчество), духовное христианство и катол...

Desert grassland whiptail lizard

Species of lizard Desert grassland whiptail lizard Conservation status Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1] Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Teiidae Genus: Aspidoscelis Species: A. uniparens Binomial name Aspidoscelis uniparens(Wright & Lowe, 1965) Synonyms Cnemidophorus uniparens Wright & Lowe, 1965 The desert grassland whiptail lizard (Aspidoscelis uniparens) is an all-female species of r...

 

Balázs Győrffy

This article is about the physicist. For the politician, see Balázs Győrffy (politician). Balázs László GyőrffyCommemorative Blue Plaque outside the house where Balazs L Gyorffy lived in BristolBorn(1938-05-04)4 May 1938Eger, HungaryDied25 October 2012(2012-10-25) (aged 74)NationalityAmericanAlma materYale UniversityKnown forGaspari-Gyorffy methodScientific careerFieldsTheoretical solid-state physicsInstitutionsUniversity of BristolDoctoral advisorWillis LambDoctoral stud...

 

Basilika Dikandung Tanpa Noda dan Santo Petrus Rasul, Benissa

Basilika Dikandung Tanpa Noda dan Santo Petrus RasulBasilika Minor Dikandung Tanpa Noda dan Santo Petrus RasulSpanyol: Basílica Purísima Concepción y San Pedro ApóstolBasilika Dikandung Tanpa Noda dan Santo Petrus RasulLokasiBenissaNegara SpanyolDenominasiGereja Katolik RomaArsitekturStatusBasilika minorStatus fungsionalAktifAdministrasiKeuskupan AgungKeuskupan Agung Valencia Basilika Dikandung Tanpa Noda dan Santo Petrus Rasul (Spanyol: Basílica Purísima Concepción y San ...

Guglielmo I di Scozia

Guglielmo I di ScoziaSigillo reale di Guglielmo I di Scozia, qui intitolato Rex ScottorumRe di ScoziaStemma In carica9 dicembre 1165 –4 dicembre 1214 PredecessoreMalcolm IV SuccessoreAlessandro II Nome completoUilliam mac Eanric Altri titoliRe di Alba NascitaHuntingdon, 1142 circa MorteStirling, 4 dicembre 1214 Luogo di sepolturaAbbazia di Arbroath Casa realeDunkeld PadreEnrico di Scozia MadreAda de Warenne ConsorteErmengarda de Beaumont FigliMargaretIsabellaAlessandroMarjorie Re...

 

Huron Central Railway

Railway in Ontario, Canada Huron Central RailwayHCRY train in Massey, OntarioOverviewHeadquartersSault Ste. Marie, OntarioReporting markHCRYLocaleNortheastern Ontario, CanadaDates of operation1997–PredecessorCanadian Pacific RailwayTechnicalTrack gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gaugeLength173 miles (278 km)OtherWebsiteOfficial website vteHuron Central RailwayWebbwood Subdivision Legend CN Soo Sub 179.3 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Shell Sault Ste. Mari...

 

American Public Health Association

Washington, D.C.-based professional organization American Public Health AssociationAbbreviationAPHAFormation1872; 152 years ago (1872)FounderDr. Stephen SmithFounded atNew York CityPurposeImprove the health of the public and achieve equity in health statusHeadquartersWashington, D.C.LocationUnited StatesMembership 50,000Executive directorGeorges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E)Staff 60Websitewww.apha.org Washington, D.C. office of the APHA The American Public Health Associat...

Військово-музичне управління Збройних сил України

Військово-музичне управління Збройних сил України Тип військове формуванняЗасновано 1992Країна  Україна Емблема управління Військово-музичне управління Збройних сил України — структурний підрозділ Генерального штабу Збройних сил України призначений для планува...

 

pecahan

Halaman ini berisi artikel tentang istilah matematika. Untuk fraksi dalam politik, lihat Fraksi. Seloyang kue dengan seperempat bagian yang telah diambil. Sisa tiga perempat bagian dari kue ditunjukkan pada gambar. Garis putus-putus menunjukkan di bagian mana kue dapat dipotong agar dapat membagi kue itu sama rata. Seperempat ditulis dengan notasi pecahan 14. Pecahan atau fraksi adalah istilah yang merujuk pada suatu bagian atau sejumlah bagian yang setara dari sesuatu yang penuh. Dalam matem...

 

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean This article is about the British Overseas Territory. For the islands comprising it, see Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Tristan da Cunha. Overseas territory of the United KingdomSaint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaOverseas territory of the United Kingdom FlagAnthem: God Save the KingLocation of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (circled in red). Ascension is the northernmost circle, Tristan da Cunha is the two adja...

Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi royal and politician (born 1942) In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Saud. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al SaudMinister of InteriorTenure18 June 2012 – 5 November 2012 Prime MinisterKing Abdullah PredecessorNayef bin AbdulazizSuccessorMohammed bin NayefDeputy Minister of InteriorTenure16 December 1975 – 18 June 2012 Prime MinisterKing KhalidKing FahdKing Abdullah SuccessorAbdul Rahman Al RabiaanDeputy Governor of Mecca ProvinceTenure1971–1975 Appointed byKing Fais...

 

كليفورد ألكسندر الابن

كليفورد ألكسندر الابن (بالإنجليزية: Clifford Alexander Jr.)‏  مناصب وزير الجيش الأمريكي (13 )   في المنصبفبراير 1977  – يناير 1981  مارتن ريتشارد هوفمان  جون أوتو مارش الابن  معلومات شخصية الميلاد 21 سبتمبر 1933   نيويورك  الوفاة 3 يوليو 2022 (88 سنة) [1]  مانهاتن  مو�...

 

Staincliffe and Batley Carr railway station

Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England Staincliffe and Batley CarrSite of the station (1961)General informationLocationStaincliffeBatley Carr, West YorkshireEnglandCoordinates53°42′08″N 1°37′39″W / 53.7022°N 1.6276°W / 53.7022; -1.6276Grid referenceSE246229Platforms2Other informationStatusDisusedHistoryOriginal companyLondon and North Western RailwayPre-groupingLondon and North Western RailwayKey dates1 November 1878 (1878-11-01)O...

Folignano

Disambiguazione – Se stai cercando la frazione di Ponte dell'Olio in provincia di Piacenza, vedi Folignano (Ponte dell'Olio). Questa voce o sezione sull'argomento centri abitati delle Marche non cita le fonti necessarie o quelle presenti sono insufficienti. Puoi migliorare questa voce aggiungendo citazioni da fonti attendibili secondo le linee guida sull'uso delle fonti. Folignanocomune LocalizzazioneStato Italia Regione Marche Provincia Ascoli Piceno AmministrazioneSinda...

 

Kiểm duyệt Internet

Bài viết này cần thêm chú thích nguồn gốc để kiểm chứng thông tin. Mời bạn giúp hoàn thiện bài viết này bằng cách bổ sung chú thích tới các nguồn đáng tin cậy. Các nội dung không có nguồn có thể bị nghi ngờ và xóa bỏ. Bản đồ những quốc gia áp dụng kiểm duyệt Internet trên thế giới Kiểm duyệt Internet là hình thức kiểm soát hoặc ngăn chặn nội dung Internet không phù hợp được áp d�...

 

Erin O'Brien-Moore

American actress (1902-1979) For the similarly named actress born in 1934, see Erin O'Brien (actress). Erin O'Brien-MooreO'Brien-Moore in The Life of Emile Zola (1937)BornAnnette O'Brien-Mooreca. (1902-05-02)May 2, 1902Los Angeles, California, U.S.DiedMay 3, 1979(1979-05-03) (aged 77)Los Angeles, California, U.S.OccupationActressYears active1934-1970Spouse Mark Barron ​ ​(m. 1936; div. 1946)​[1]FamilyAinsworth O'Brien-Moore (br...

Dĩ An

For the Vietnamese author, see Di An (writer). You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Vietnamese. Click [show] for important translation instructions. Machine translation, like DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators must revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is accurate, rather than simply copy-pasting machine-translated text into the English Wikipedia. Do not translate text...

 

Субботин, Александр Александрович

В Википедии есть статьи о других людях с такой фамилией, см. Субботин; Субботин, Александр. Александр Александрович Субботин Начальник комбината «Тулауголь» 1957 — 1972 Предшественник Иван Маркович Кратенко Преемник Григорий Иванович Нуждихин Рождение 21 февраля (6 марта)...