For a Good Time
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"For a Good Time" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls
, released in 1997 as the final single from their fifth studio album Underworld
.
"For a Good Time" was produced by Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton
, who had produced much of the Underworld album. The song was written by Mark McEntee
as well as the songwriting duo Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, who had both co-written past Divinyls hits such as "I'm Jealous
", "I'm On Your Side
" and most notably the bands signature hit "I Touch Myself
".
Following the lack of success Underworld had, and the bleak disappointment of the singles "Heart of Steel
", "Human On the Inside
" and "Hard On Me
", "For a Good Time" ultimately did not manage to chart.
"For a Good Time" also proved to be Divinyls last song prior to their unofficial disbandment. They would not return for another ten years when they released the compilation album Greatest Hits
in 2006 and the comeback single "Don't Wanna Do This
" in 2007.
Divinyls
Divinyls were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980 and featuring vocalist Christina Amphlett and guitarist Mark McEntee. As the focal point, Amphlett performed on stage wearing a school uniform and fishnet stockings, often using an illuminated neon tube as a prop and displaying...
, released in 1997 as the final single from their fifth studio album Underworld
Underworld (Divinyls album)
Underworld is the fifth studio album and the seventh overall album by Australian band Divinyls, released on November 11, 1996 by BMG Records. It was the band's first studio album release in five years. The lead single "I'm Jealous" had been successful when released in 1995, however this did not...
.
"For a Good Time" was produced by Divinyls drummer Charley Drayton
Charley Drayton
Charley Drayton is an American multi-instrumental musician and producer, who has played as a drummer and bass guitarist for many bands and artists and is currently the drummer in Australian rock bands Divinyls and Cold Chisel....
, who had produced much of the Underworld album. The song was written by Mark McEntee
Mark McEntee
Mark McEntee is an Australian musician, he was the guitarist for the rock band Divinyls. In May 2001, Divinyls' "Science Fiction", written by lead singer Christina Amphlett and McEntee, was selected by Australasian Performing Right Association as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time...
as well as the songwriting duo Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, who had both co-written past Divinyls hits such as "I'm Jealous
I'm Jealous
"I'm Jealous" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released in 1995 as the lead single from their fifth studio album Underworld. The song enjoyed success in Australia where it made the top twenty, peaking at number fourteen and spending nineteen weeks in the top fifty...
", "I'm On Your Side
I'm on Your Side (song)
"I'm on Your Side" is a ballad performed by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released in 1991 as the fourth and final single from their successful self titled album.-Song information:...
" and most notably the bands signature hit "I Touch Myself
I Touch Myself
"I Touch Myself" is a 1990 single by the Australian rock band Divinyls. The song was written by Divinyls bandmembers Christina Amphlett and Mark McEntee and professional songwriters Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg for the band's self-titled album...
".
Following the lack of success Underworld had, and the bleak disappointment of the singles "Heart of Steel
Heart of Steel (song)
"Heart of Steel" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released in 1995 as the second single from their fifth studio album Underworld. The song followed in the wake of the successful first single "I'm Jealous", which made the top twenty in Australia...
", "Human On the Inside
Human On the Inside
"Human On the Inside" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls, released in 1996 as the third single from their fifth studio album Underworld.-Background:...
" and "Hard On Me
Hard On Me (song)
"Hard On Me" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released as a single in 1996 from their fifth studio album Underworld. The single proved to be unsuccessful, only peaking at number ninety-four on the Australian singles chart...
", "For a Good Time" ultimately did not manage to chart.
"For a Good Time" also proved to be Divinyls last song prior to their unofficial disbandment. They would not return for another ten years when they released the compilation album Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (Divinyls album)
Greatest Hits is the 2006 collection of the Divinyls music since their career lifted off in the early 80's. This album was inspired by the Divinyls' entry into the 2006 Aria Hall of Fame. This album also marks their 25 years in music...
in 2006 and the comeback single "Don't Wanna Do This
Don't Wanna Do This
"Don't Wanna Do This" is a song by Australian rock duo Divinyls. It was released in 2007 as their comeback single after a decade long hiatus, during which they unofficially disbanded...
" in 2007.
Track listing
Australian CD Single- "For a Good Time" - 5:06
- "For a Good Time" (Blackmarket Mix)
- "Save Me" - 5:36