Lover Why

"Lover Why" is the first single released by French rock band Century, in 1985. The song belongs to their debut album, ...And Soul It Goes.

"Lover Why"
Single by Century
from the album ...And Soul It Goes
Released1985 (1985)
Recorded1985
Genre
Length5:59
LabelCarrere Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Jean-Louis Milford
  • John Wesley
  • Paul Ives
Century singles chronology
"Lover Why"
(1985)
"Jane"
(1986)

It was the group's most successful song on the charts, ranking first in France and Portugal, as well as entering the charts in Germany (#32), Belgium (#33) and Switzerland (#11). In Brazil the song became popular for being featured in the soundtrack for Rede Globo's soap opera Ti Ti Ti.

There are dance versions of "Lover Why" made by Dee Martin (1993) and Mark Ashley (2000). The song was re-recorded in 1987 by Portuguese musician José Maria.

Plot

The song evokes the break and the difficulties of living without being loved.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Lover Why" 
2."Rainin' in the Park" 

Portugal 7 "Single

No.TitleLength
1."Lover Why" 
2."Nigel Understands" 

Performance in the musical charts

Country - Musical chart Peak position
 Germany - GfK Entertainment Charts 32
 Belgium - Flanders Ultratop 50 Singles[1] 33
 France - SNEP [2] 1
  Switzerland - Swiss Charts [3] 11
 Portugal - Portuguese Charts [4] 1
Country Certifications
 France Gold[5]

References

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