Lover Why

"Lover Why" is the first single released by French rock band Century, in 1985. The song belongs to their debut album, ...And Soul It Goes.

"Lover Why"
Single by Century
from the album ...And Soul It Goes
Released1985 (1985)
Recorded1985
Genre
Length5:59
LabelCarrere Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Jean-Louis Milford
  • John Wesley
  • Paul Ives
Century singles chronology
"Lover Why"
(1985)		 "Jane"
(1986)

It was the group's most successful song on the charts, ranking first in France and Portugal, as well as entering the charts in Germany (#32), Belgium (#33) and Switzerland (#11). In Brazil the song became popular for being featured in the soundtrack for Rede Globo's soap opera Ti Ti Ti.

There are dance versions of "Lover Why" made by Dee Martin (1993) and Mark Ashley (2000). The song was re-recorded in 1987 by Portuguese musician José Maria.

Plot

The song evokes the break and the difficulties of living without being loved.

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Lover Why" 
2."Rainin' in the Park" 

Portugal 7 "Single
No.TitleLength
1."Lover Why" 
2."Nigel Understands" 

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Lover Why"
Charts (1986-1987) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[1] 33
France (SNEP)[2] 1
Portugal (AFYVE)[3] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] 11
West Germany (GfK Entertainment Charts) 32

Certifications and sales
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
France (SNEP)[5] Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Century – Lover Why" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. "Century – Lover Why" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. "Top 3 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 20. 23 May 1986. p. 16. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 2 October 2023 – via World Radio History.
  4. "Century – Lover Why". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  5. "French single certifications – Century – Lover Why" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 2 May 2022. Select CENTURY and click OK. 
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