"When Will You" is a single released by the Scottish group Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The band consists of vocalist Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond....

 in 1987 and in 1988. The song features prominent backing vocals from members of R&B group Londonbeat

Londonbeat

Londonbeat was originally a UK and American R&B and Dance band who scored a number of pop and dance hits in the early 1990s.-History:Londonbeat's career started in the Netherlands where "There's a Beat Going On" reached the Top 10, and then "9 A.M " which subsequently became a modest success in the...

. It was the very first song to be played on Radio Luxembourg

Radio Luxembourg (English)

Radio Luxembourg is a commercial broadcaster in many languages from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is nowadays known in most non-English languages as RTL ....

 after it went satellite at 3AM on 30 December 1991.

Multiple Releases

"When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" has been officially released as a single twice. It was first released in August of 1987 as the third single from Deacon Blue's first album Raintown

Raintown

Raintown is the debut album of Scottish pop band Deacon Blue. The album, written largely by lead singer Ricky Ross, was released in the United Kingdom on May 1, 1987...

. It peaked at #86 in 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 ...

. After sales of Raintown began to increase, the single was re-released in March 1988, following a second release of the first single "Dignity

Dignity (Deacon Blue song)

"Dignity" is a song by Deacon Blue, which was the band's first official release. It is one of their most popular songs and is often played as the final song at concerts. "Dignity", particularly the original version, appears on almost every Deacon Blue compilation or greatest hits collection...

". This single was more successful, peaking at #34.

When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) (1st Release) (August 1987)

7" Single (Deac 3)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:02
2. "Church" - 3:18>

12" Single (Deac t3)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) (12" Remix)" - 5:24
2. "Church" - 3:18
3. "Town to Be Blamed" (Live) (Ross
   Ricky Ross (musician)
   Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
   
   , Prime
   James Prime
   James "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
   
   ) - 4:27
4. "Angeliou" (Live) (Van Morrison
   Van Morrison
   Van Morrison, OBE is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are regarded as transcendental and inspired; while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are widely...
   
   ) - 6:19>

When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) (2nd Release) (March 1988)

7" Single (Deac 5)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:02
2. "That Brilliant Feeling #1">

12" Single (Deac t5)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:02
2. "Punch and Judy Man" - 3:51
3. "That Brilliant Feeling #3"
4. "Disneyworld" - 2:47>

CD Single (CDDeac 5)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:02
2. "That Brilliant Feeling #2" - 3:41
3. "Punch and Judy Man" - 3:51
4. "Disneyworld" - 2:47>

CD Picture Single (CPDeac 5)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:02
2. "That Brilliant Feeling #2" - 3:41
3. "Punch and Judy Man" - 3:51
4. "Disneyworld" - 2:47>

	7" Box Set Single (Deac b5) "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:02 "That Brilliant Feeling #1"

When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) (US Release) (1988)

7" Single (Columbia CSK1215)

1. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) [Edit]" - 4:19
2. "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)" - 5:04>