Fraction Too Much Friction
1983 single by Tim Finn
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"Fraction Too Much Friction" is a song by New Zealand musician, Tim Finn, released in May 1983 as his debut single from his debut studio album, Escapade. The song reached number 2 on the New Zealand charts and number 8 in Australia.
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| Single by Tim Finn | ||||
| from the album Escapade | ||||
| Released | May 1983 | |||
| Studio | Festival Studios, Sydney | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:14 | |||
| Label | Mushroom Records | |||
| Songwriter | Tim Finn | |||
| Producers | Mark Moffatt, Ricky Fataar | |||
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At the 1983 Countdown Australian Music Awards, "Fraction Too Much Friction" won Best Video.[1]
The song was covered by Wilbur Wilde for the Australian film The Coolangatta Gold (1984).
Track listing
- Australian/New Zealand 7" single (K-9118)
- A. "Fraction Too Much Friction – 4:14
- B. "Below the Belt" – 4:20
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[2][3] | 8 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 4 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 2 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1983) | Position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] | 51 |
