A Touch of Paradise

"A Touch of Paradise" is a song written by Ross Wilson, Gulliver Smith and Roger McLachlan. The song was originally recorded by Mondo Rock on their album Nuovo Mondo (1982). The song was covered by Australian singer John Farnham. The song was released as the third single from his album Whispering Jack (1986). Whilst many believe that no music video was ever made for this song, while it was rarely seen one was made for its single release in late 1986.[1]

"A Touch of Paradise"
Single by John Farnham
from the album Whispering Jack
B-side"Help!"
Released2 February 1987
Recorded1985-1986
GenreRock, pop rock
Length4:45
LabelSony BMG
Songwriter(s)Ross Wilson, Gulliver Smith, Roger McLachlan
Producer(s)Ross Fraser, John Farnham
John Farnham singles chronology
"Pressure Down"
(1986)
"A Touch of Paradise"
(1987)
"Reasons"
(1987)

Track listing

  1. "A Touch of Paradise" - 4:45
  2. "Help!" (Live Version) - 4:13

Chart history

Chart (1987) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart[2] 27
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] 47

References

  1. "Music Video: John Farnham - Touch of Paradise". 15 September 2020.
  2. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 19701992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. Note: Kent Music Report (KMR) was used contemporaneously for Australian Singles and Albums charting from mid-1974 until Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) created their own charts in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 19701974.
  3. "Charts.nz – John Farnham – A Touch of Paradise". Top 40 Singles.
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