When You've Gotta Go
"When You've Gotta Go" was written by Lynsey de Paul (credited to her birth name, Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker.[1] It was recorded by Solomon King at 10cc's Strawberry Studios and released as a single in 1972.[2] The single was a chart hit in Australia,[3] and also spent four weeks in the Dutch "Tipparade".[4] The song was covered by German artist and producer Frank Farian in 1973 as "Was kann schöner sein", with German lyrics by Fred Jay.[5] The song was featured on the 2009 compilation album, Frank Farian – Das beste aus 40 Jahren Hitparade.[6] The duo Wyn Hoop & Andrea Horn also recorded "Was kann schöner sein" and released it as a single in Austria.[7] A Finnish version of the song entitled "Kun Mentävä On" by the artist Danny was released as the B-side to his single "Yksinäinen Ilta" [8]
References
- ^ "When You've Gotta Go". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
- ^ "Solomon King - When You've Gotta Go". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ Top 100 (ARIA Chart) Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing
- ^ "Solomon King - When You've Gotta Go | Top 40". Top40.nl. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "Frank Farian - Was Kann Schöner Sein? (When You've Gotta Go) (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "Frank Farian - 40 Jahre ZDF Hitparade (CD)". Discogs.com. 2009-02-17. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- ^ "Die Musiktitel von 'Hoop, Wyn'. © 18.02.2016 by Henry König". Musiktiteldb.de. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
- ^ "Danny (13) - Yksinäinen Ilta / Kun Mentävä On (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-10-08.