This Is the Right Time
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"This Is the Right Time" is a song by British
singer Lisa Stansfield
, released during the summer of 1989 from her first album, Affection
. The song became her first single to reach the UK singles chart
, where it reached #13 and remained on the chart for eight weeks. In the U.S., the single was released in the fall of 1990, where it peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart. The song also reached #1 on the American dance chart
, her second song to top this chart ("All Around the World
" had gone to #1 on the dance chart earlier in 1990).
12" maxi
CD maxi
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
singer Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield is an English singer and songwriter.-Early years:Stansfield was born to Marion and Keith Stansfield in Heywood, Lancashire, in England, where she attended Redbrook School, Rochdale. Her first television appearance was on a talent programme in the Granada TV area in 1982...
, released during the summer of 1989 from her first album, Affection
Affection (Lisa Stansfield album)
Affection is the first album by English pop and soul singer Lisa Stansfield, released in the UK, in November 1989, for BMG/Arista label. Written by her husband and musical collaborator Ian Devaney, former school mate Andy Morris , and Lisa herself, the record was widely hailed as one of the finest...
. The song became her first single to reach the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, where it reached #13 and remained on the chart for eight weeks. In the U.S., the single was released in the fall of 1990, where it peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart. The song also reached #1 on the American dance chart
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
, her second song to top this chart ("All Around the World
All Around the World (Lisa Stansfield song)
"All Around the World" is a song by Lisa Stansfield released in late 1989 for her album Affection. It is her biggest hit to date. Written and produced by Lisa Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, the debut solo single by Stansfield became a massive international hit.-Chart performances:It spent...
" had gone to #1 on the dance chart earlier in 1990).
Track listings
7" single- Europe
- "This Is the Right Time" — 4
- 12
- "Affection" — 4:22
NEWLIN
- U.S.
- "This Is the Right Time" (U.S. mix) — 4
- 12
- "You Can't Deny It" (U.S. mix) — 4:22
NEWLIN
12" maxi
- "This Is the Right Time" (extended version) — 5:40
- "Affection" — 5:52
- "This Is the Right Time" (Miles Ahead mix) — 7:45
CD maxi
- "This Is the Right Time" — 4:12
- "This Is the Right Time" (Miles Ahead mix) — 5:25
- "Affection" — 4:22
- "Big Thing" — 5:40
Charts
| Chart (1989-1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 20 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 49 |
| German Singles Chart | 17 |
| UK Singles Chart | 13 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 21 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs | 13 |