What I Want (Dead or Alive song)
"What I Want" is a song written and recorded by English pop band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in August 1983 as the second single from Dead or Alive's debut studio album Sophisticated Boom Boom (1984).
"What I Want" | ||||
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Single by Dead or Alive | ||||
from the album Sophisticated Boom Boom | ||||
Released | August 1983 | |||
Recorded | 1983 | |||
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Length | 5:23 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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Background
The song was not a success when released, peaking at No. 88 in the UK Singles Chart. After Dead or Alive's UK Top 40 success of "That's the Way (I Like It)", "What I Want" was re-issued in June 1984. It did not fare much better during its second chart run, placing only one position higher, at No. 87.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "What I Want" | 3:42 |
2. | "The Stranger" (re-recorded version) | 4:52 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "What I Want (Dance Mix)" | 6:12 |
2. | "The Stranger" (re-recorded version) | 4:52 |
Chart performance
The single was re-released in June 1984, however, it proved to be a slight, but bigger hit than the original. Both versions charted in the UK, separated by only one position between the two.
Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart | 88 |
Chart (1984) | Peak position |
UK Singles Chart | 87 |
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