International Bright Young Thing

"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"
Released1991
GenreIndie dance[1]
Length3:12
LabelFood
Songwriter(s)Mike Edwards
Producer(s)Mike Edwards
Jesus Jones singles chronology
"Right Here, Right Now"
(1990)		 "International Bright Young Thing"
(1991)		 "Who? Where? Why?"
(1991)

"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
  • Produced by Jesus Jones
  • Engineer Darren Allison
  • Recorded at Ezee Studios and Matrix Studios in London.

Charts
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
  1. 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.
  2. "Jesus Jones". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. March 7, 1996. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  3. "Kunt u deze nog?". NU.nl (in Dutch). February 1, 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  4. "Jesus Comes Again!". NME. IPC Media. April 23, 2002. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  5. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2060." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  7. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 4. 26 January 1991. p. 27.
  8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – International Bright Young Thing". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  9. "Jesus Jones – International Bright Young Thing". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  10. "Jesus Jones: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  11. "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 20 April 1991. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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