Turn the Tide (Johnny Hates Jazz song)
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"Turn the Tide" is the only single of 1989 from UK pop band Johnny Hates Jazz
. The song did not appear on any studio album, remaining a stand-alone single.
The last single before Datchler left "Don't Say It's Love" only peaked at #48 in the UK whilst this single further marked the band's commercial decline. The single peaked at #84 in the UK for a total of two weeks.
At the end of 1988, lead vocalist and primary songwriter Clark Datchler
had left the band in order to continue his solo career. The two remaining members Mike Nocito and Calvin Hayes decided to continue the band with record producer Phil Thornalley
on lead vocal.
Despite the commercial failure of the single, the same line-up would record and release the album "Tall Stories" in 1991.
A promotional video was created for the single.
"Turn the Tide" was written by Phil Thornalley, American producer Scott Cutler and American jazz/gospel singer Chris Murrell.
The b-side for the single "Breaking Point" was an instrumental, exclusive to the single, written by Hayes and Nocito who also produced this single.
For 12" vinyl and CD formats of the single, a special remix of "Turn the Tide" was released, titled "Turn the Tide (Rouge Vogue Mix)".
12" Single
CD Single
Johnny Hates Jazz
Johnny Hates Jazz is an Anglo-American Pop/Rock band, formed in 1986 by Clark Datchler , Mike Nocito , and Calvin Hayes...
. The song did not appear on any studio album, remaining a stand-alone single.
The last single before Datchler left "Don't Say It's Love" only peaked at #48 in the UK whilst this single further marked the band's commercial decline. The single peaked at #84 in the UK for a total of two weeks.
At the end of 1988, lead vocalist and primary songwriter Clark Datchler
Clark Datchler
Clark Datchler is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer...
had left the band in order to continue his solo career. The two remaining members Mike Nocito and Calvin Hayes decided to continue the band with record producer Phil Thornalley
Phil Thornalley
Phil Thornalley is a songwriter-producer who has worked in the music industry since 1978. He is perhaps best known for co-writing the song "Torn" which Natalie Imbruglia later covered to great success for her 1997 debut album, Left of the Middle...
on lead vocal.
Despite the commercial failure of the single, the same line-up would record and release the album "Tall Stories" in 1991.
A promotional video was created for the single.
"Turn the Tide" was written by Phil Thornalley, American producer Scott Cutler and American jazz/gospel singer Chris Murrell.
The b-side for the single "Breaking Point" was an instrumental, exclusive to the single, written by Hayes and Nocito who also produced this single.
For 12" vinyl and CD formats of the single, a special remix of "Turn the Tide" was released, titled "Turn the Tide (Rouge Vogue Mix)".
Formats
7" Single- "Turn the Tide" - 3:44
- "Breaking Point" - 3:19
12" Single
- "Turn the Tide (Rouge Vogue Mix)" - 5:00
- "Turn the Tide" - 3:44
- "Breaking Point" - 3:19
CD Single
- "Turn the Tide (Seven Inch Version)" - 3:44
- "Turn the Tide (Rouge Vogue Mix)" - 5:00
- "Breaking Point" - 3:19
Chart performance
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 84 |
Personnel
- Producers on "Turn the Tide" - Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito
- Writers of "Turn the Tide" - Phil Thornalley, Scott Cutler, Chris Murrell
- Producers on "Breaking Point" - Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito
- Writers of "Breaking Point" - Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito
- Photography – Sheila Rock
- Design – Assorted Images