"Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning" is a song by Phil Collins from his second solo album Hello, I Must Be Going!. The song was the fourth UK single released from the album and was only released in the UK and Ireland. According to Collins, the song has its origins from sessions for Face Value around 1978-1979.[1]
| "Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning" | ||||
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| Single by Phil Collins | ||||
| from the album Hello, I Must Be Going! | ||||
| B-side | "Like China" | |||
| Released | May 1983 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 1982 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Virgin Records (UK) Atlantic Records (International) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Phil Collins | |||
| Producer(s) | Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham | |||
| Phil Collins singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "Phil Collins - Why Can't It Wait Till Morning (2016 Remaster)" on YouTube | ||||
In 1994, jazz group Fourplay recorded a cover featuring Collins and released it on their album Elixir. They also later remixed the song.
Track listing
edit7": Virgin / VS 603 (UK)
edit- "Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning"
- "Like China"
Credits
edit- Phil Collins – acoustic piano, vocals
- Martyn Ford – orchestral arrangements and conductor
- Gavyn Wright – orchestra leader
- The Mountain Fjord Orchestra – strings and woodwinds
Charts
edit| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 89 |
References
edit- ^ Considine, J.D. (June 1985). "The Second Coming of Phil Collins". Musician.(subscription required)
- ^ "Phil Collins: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2022.