Too Much Passion
"Too Much Passion" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the second single released in support of their fourth album Blow Up.
"Too Much Passion" | ||||
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Single by The Smithereens | ||||
from the album Blow Up | ||||
B-side | "If You Want the Sun to Shine (instrumental version)" | |||
Released | December 16, 1991 | |||
Genre | Power pop, alternative rock | |||
Length | 4:32 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Pat DiNizio | |||
Producer(s) | Ed Stasium | |||
The Smithereens singles chronology | ||||
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It hit #8 on the Cash Box Top 100 (dated April 18, 1992) as well as #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In the Smithereens guitar book, Pat DiNizio explains that he wrote the song to sound like the style of Smokey Robinson. There was also a music video directed by Jeff Stein (known for his work on The Kids Are Alright).[1]
Formats and track listing
All songs written by Pat DiNizio, except where noted.
- US cassette single (4KM-44784)
- "Too Much Passion" – 4:35
- "If You Want the Sun to Shine (instrumental version)" – 5:56
- US CD single (C2-15818)
- "Too Much Passion" – 4:35
- "World Keeps Going Round" – 2:40
- "It Don't Come Easy" – 3:07
- "If You Want the Sun to Shine (instrumental version)" – 5:56
Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position | |
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Australia (ARIA Charts)[2] | 87 | |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 22 | |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 33 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 37 |
References
- Too Much Passion Official Music Video on YouTube
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2103." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- "Charts.nz – The Smithereens – Too Much Passion". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- "The Smithereens Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
External links
- "Too Much Passion" at Discogs (list of releases)
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