Another Lover
1988 single by Giant Steps
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"Another Lover", sometimes titled "(The World Don't Need) Another Lover", is a 1988 song by English duo Giant Steps, from their debut album The Book of Pride. Written by vocalist Colin Campsie, bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane and record producer Gardner Cole, the song was a top 20 hit single in the United States.
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| Single by Giant Steps | ||||
| from the album The Book of Pride | ||||
| B-side | "Adrenalin" | |||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Length | 4:03 (single version) 4:13 (album version) | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriters | Colin Campsie, Gardner Cole, George McFarlane | |||
| Producer | Gardner Cole | |||
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Release and reception
Released in the middle of 1988,[1] "Another Lover" peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in November.[2] In addition, the single peaked at number 13 on the Singles Sales chart,[2] number 12 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart,[2] and number 25 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[3]
Due to the success of "Another Lover" in the U.S., Giant Steps joined a wave of British acts at the time, including Breathe, Scarlett and Black and the Escape Club, who became "American pop stars" before being exported "back for re-release in Britain."[4] McFarlane said of the single's UK re-release, "Already, we are noticing a better reaction to the record this time around."[4] He added, "It's getting more air play, and the general vibe is a bit better—all because it was a hit in America."[4][1] It did not however chart in the UK.
AllMusic writer William Cooper described the song as "a catchy piece of dance/pop fluff."[5] The song was featured as the opening track to the 1989 comedy film Loverboy starring Patrick Dempsey.[6]
Track listing
- 7" vinyl (UK, US, Canada)
- "Another Lover" - 4:03
- "Adrenalin" - 4:39
- 12" vinyl (US, Canada)
- "Another Lover" (12" dance mix) - 7:45
- "Another Lover" (7" edit - new bass) - 4:12
- "Another Lover" (house dub) - 7:27
- "Another Lover" (LP version) - 4:13