Thrill Has Gone
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"Thrill Has Gone" is the second single
to be released from Texas
' first album Southside
. It failed to repeat the success of "I Don't Want a Lover
" and only reached #60 on the UK Singles Chart
.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
to be released from Texas
Texas (band)
Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
' first album Southside
Southside (Texas album)
Southside is the debut album of the Scottish band Texas. The album was released on 25 July 1989 by Mercury Records and Vertigo Records...
. It failed to repeat the success of "I Don't Want a Lover
I Don't Want A Lover
I Don't Want a Lover is the debut single from Texas's first album Southside. It was released in January 1989 and peaked at #8 in the UK Singles Chart. It was remixed in 2001 by Stargate and DJ Stonebridge to promote The Greatest Hits compilation album...
" and only reached #60 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
CD single & 12" vinyl (TEXCD 2 / TEX212 /TEXP212)
- "Thrill Has Gone" - 3:35
- "Nowhere Left to Hide" - 3:43
- "DimplesDimples (song)Dimples is a song written and recorded by blues singer-songwriter John Lee Hooker in 1956. Called a "genuine Hooker classic", it is one of his best known songs, with interpretations by several artists.-Original song:...
" - 3:14
- Two 12" singles were issued. The regular version (TEX212) and one that included a free 'Thrill Has Gone' tour poster (TEXP212).
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
60 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 19 |