Out of My System
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"Out of My System" is pop vocalist Feargal Sharkey's last single of 1988 (not including promo single "If This is Love") and second single from his second album Wish
. This was Sharkey's first single not to have a promotional video created without counting the Australian only single "It's All Over Now
".
The single was written by Eddie Chacon who was part of the duo Charles & Eddie in the first half of the 1990s, along with Suzanne Valentine.
The single failed to enter the UK top 100, the first single of Sharkey's to do so. Sharkey's previous 1988 single "More Love" peaked at #44 in the UK.
The CD version of the single featured the track "Blue Days" which was featured on Sharkey's Wish
album.
The b-side for the single "A Touch of Blue" was exclusive to the single, written by Sharkey and Tim Daly, who was lyrical consultant on Pink Floyd's
1987 album "Momentary Lapse of Reason," and has also working with other musicians such as David A. Stewart
, Hugh Masekela
, John Archdeacon and Henry Mancini
. "A Touch of Blue" itself is similarly titled to Sharkey's b-side on the previous 1988 single More Love
, titled "A Breath of Scandal".
12" Single
CD Single
Wish (Feargal Sharkey album)
Wish is the second solo album of former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey. Released in 1988, three years after his successful self-titled solo debut, the album was found to be somewhat disappointing and therefore became not as successful as its predecessor....
. This was Sharkey's first single not to have a promotional video created without counting the Australian only single "It's All Over Now
It's All Over Now
"It's All Over Now" was written by Bobby Womack and Shirley Womack. It was first released by The Valentinos featuring Bobby Womack. The Valentinos version entered the Billboard Hot 100 on June 27, 1964, where it stayed on the chart for two weeks, peaking at No. 94...
".
The single was written by Eddie Chacon who was part of the duo Charles & Eddie in the first half of the 1990s, along with Suzanne Valentine.
The single failed to enter the UK top 100, the first single of Sharkey's to do so. Sharkey's previous 1988 single "More Love" peaked at #44 in the UK.
The CD version of the single featured the track "Blue Days" which was featured on Sharkey's Wish
Wish (Feargal Sharkey album)
Wish is the second solo album of former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey. Released in 1988, three years after his successful self-titled solo debut, the album was found to be somewhat disappointing and therefore became not as successful as its predecessor....
album.
The b-side for the single "A Touch of Blue" was exclusive to the single, written by Sharkey and Tim Daly, who was lyrical consultant on Pink Floyd's
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
1987 album "Momentary Lapse of Reason," and has also working with other musicians such as David A. Stewart
David A. Stewart
David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
, Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer.-Early life:Masekela was born in Kwa-Guqa Township, Witbank, South Africa. He began singing and playing piano as a child...
, John Archdeacon and Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini was an American composer, conductor and arranger, best remembered for his film and television scores. He won a record number of Grammy Awards , plus a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in 1995...
. "A Touch of Blue" itself is similarly titled to Sharkey's b-side on the previous 1988 single More Love
More Love (Feargal Sharkey song)
"More Love" is pop vocalist Feargal Sharkey's first single of 1988 and lead single from his second album Wish. The single had a music video created for promotion...
, titled "A Breath of Scandal".
Formats
7" Single- "Out of My System" - 4:18
- "A Touch of Blue" - 3:27
12" Single
- "Out Of My System (The Popstand Delmonte Mix)" - 6:48
- "Out Of My System (The Delmonte Dub)" - 6:56
- "A Touch of Blue" - 3:27
CD Single
- "Out Of My System (7" Version)" - 4:18
- "Blue Days" - 4:13
- "Out Of My System (The Popstand Delmonte Mix)" - 6:51
- "A Touch of Blue" - 3:27
Chart performance
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Singles Chart | 45 |
Personnel
- Other [CD By] – Design Clinic-Bd, The
- Photography – Richard Haughton
- Producer – Danny Kortchmar
- Mixed By – Marc de Sisto, Shelly Yakus
- Producer, Mixer on "A Touch of Blue" – Feargal Sharkey
- Writers of "Out of My System" - Eddie Chacon, Suzanne Valentine
- Writers of "Blue Days" - Danny Kortchmar, Feargal Sharkey, Waddy Wachtel
- Writers of "A Touch of Blue" - Feargal Sharkey, Tim Daly
- Programmer of "Out of My System (The Popstand Delmonte Mix)" - Eric Kupper
- Remixer, Producer of "Out of My System (The Popstand Delmonte Mix)" – Justin Strauss, Murray Elias
- Engineer of "Out of My System (The Popstand Delmonte Mix)" – Hugo Dwyer
- Editor of "Out of My System (The Popstand Delmonte Mix)" – Mark Plotty