"International Bright Young Thing" is a song by British alternative dance band Jesus Jones.[2] It was released as the third single from their second album, Doubt.[3] The song was included on Jesus Jones's compilation album Never Enough: The Best of Jesus Jones, released in 2002.[4]
| "International Bright Young Thing" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jesus Jones | ||||
| from the album Doubt | ||||
| B-side | "Maryland" | |||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Indie dance[1] | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
| Label | Food | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mike Edwards | |||
| Producer(s) | Mike Edwards | |||
| Jesus Jones singles chronology | ||||
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"International Bright Young Thing" reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1991, becoming the band's highest-charting single in their home country. It also became a top-30 hit in Ireland and New Zealand. In the United States, the song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Credits
edit- Produced by Jesus Jones
- Engineer Darren Allison
- Recorded at Ezee Studios and Matrix Studios in London.
Charts
edit| Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 79 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] | 58 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 29 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 16 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 22 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 7 |
| US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[11] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ Stanley, Bob (13 September 2013). "1991: Time for the Mu Mu". Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop. Faber & Faber. p. 637. ISBN 978-0-571-28198-5.
- ^ "Jesus Jones". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. March 7, 1996. Archived from the original on September 22, 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Kunt u deze nog?". NU.nl (in Dutch). February 1, 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Jesus Comes Again!". NME. IPC Media. April 23, 2002. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2060." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 4. 26 January 1991. p. 27.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – International Bright Young Thing". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Jesus Jones – International Bright Young Thing". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Jesus Jones: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 20 April 1991. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
