When You've Gotta Go
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| "When You've Gotta Go" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Solomon King | |
| Released | 1972 |
| Songwriter(s) | Lynsey Rubin Ron Roker |
"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 produced by Harvey Lisberg and released as a single in July 1972.[2][3] The single was a chart hit in Australia in early 1973,[4] and also spent four weeks on the Dutch "Tipparade", peaking at No. 17.[5] It also appeared on the Polydor compilation album Doppel Pop Tops 3.[6]
Another version of the song was also released as a single in Australia by Jay Justin (a regular on national TV shows Bandstand and the Johnny O'Keefe Show),[7] in November 1973 on the RCA label.[8][9] Filipino singer Joe Alvarez, also released a version of the song on his 1973 album, Mr. Musicman.[10] Eddie Mesa, often referred to as the Elvis Presley of the Philippines, also recorded his version of the song as the first track on his 1973 album, The Total Performer[11] and this was also released as a single.[12][13]
In 1974, the British vocalist, Ricki Disoni (aka Gordon Waddison, a former winner of ATV's talent show New Faces,[14] and a regularly appearing artist at venues such as The Night Out Theatre Restaurant), released his recording of the song, produced by Dave Richardson, as a track on his UK album, This Is Ricki Disoni.[15]
