Who's Leaving Who
Encyclopedia
"Who's Leaving Who" is a song written by Jack White
and Mark Spiro
, first recorded by Canadian country singer Anne Murray
in 1986. It achieved a bigger popularity in Europe when it was covered by British Hi-NRG singer Hazell Dean
in 1988. David Hasselhoff
covered the song on his 1991 album David, produced by Jack White.
, and was produced by Jack White. The album saw a departure from Murray's typical country music, being a straightforward 80's synth-pop album.
Who's Leaving Who was released as the album's second single, after her Canadian and US #1 country single Now and Forever (You and Me)
. The single failed to reach the same level of success, peaking at #93 in the Canadian singles chart, and failing to chart in the USA Billboard Hot 100. Its biggest success was in the Adult Contemporary charts, peaking at #15 in Canada and #26 in the USA.
. The song was produced by Stock Aitken & Waterman, and it was reworked to suit Hazell Dean's music style as a Hi-NRG song.
The single surpassed the popularity of Murray's version, and became Dean's biggest international success, becoming a top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #4, becoming her highest charting single there, tied with her 1984 single "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
". It was her first top 40 hit in the UK in four years. When released around Europe, it also became a success, and it was successful in the USA dance charts.
Jack White (producer)
Jack White is a music composer and producer.- Musical work :White started out as a songwriter/producer for German singers in the early 70s and then developed an international style mainly as a producer...
and Mark Spiro
Mark Spiro
is an American Songwriter, Record Producer, Recording Artist, and TV Series Original Music Producer. He is represented on over 100 Million Records sold World-Wide.-Discography and Soundtrack Filmography:SONGWRITER* JULIAN LENNON - “”...
, first recorded by Canadian country singer Anne Murray
Anne Murray
Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
in 1986. It achieved a bigger popularity in Europe when it was covered by British Hi-NRG singer Hazell Dean
Hazell Dean
Hazell Dean is a British dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading Hi-NRG artist. She is best known for the top ten hits "Searchin' ", "Whatever I Do " and "Who's Leaving Who"...
in 1988. David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff
David Michael Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, producer and businessman. He is best known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s US series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch...
covered the song on his 1991 album David, produced by Jack White.
Anne Murray version
The song was recorded by Anne Murray for her 1986 album Something to Talk AboutSomething to Talk About (album)
Something to Talk About is a studio album by Canadian country pop artist Anne Murray. It was released by Capitol Records in 1986. The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.-Track listing:...
, and was produced by Jack White. The album saw a departure from Murray's typical country music, being a straightforward 80's synth-pop album.
Who's Leaving Who was released as the album's second single, after her Canadian and US #1 country single Now and Forever (You and Me)
Now and Forever (You and Me)
"Now and Forever is a 1986 single written by David Foster, Randy Goodrum, and Jim Vallance and recorded by Anne Murray. The song was Murray's ninth and final number one as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the U.S. country...
. The single failed to reach the same level of success, peaking at #93 in the Canadian singles chart, and failing to chart in the USA Billboard Hot 100. Its biggest success was in the Adult Contemporary charts, peaking at #15 in Canada and #26 in the USA.
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart | 93 |
| Canadian Adult Contemporary Chart | 15 |
| USA Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart | 26 |
| USA Hot Country Songs | 62 |
Hazell Dean version
In 1988, Hazell Dean recorded a cover version of the song for her 1988 album AlwaysAlways (Hazell Dean album)
Always is the third album by British singer Hazell Dean.Released in 1988, it coincided with the singer's comeback and featured the hit singles "Who's Leaving Who" , "Maybe " and "Turn It into Love"...
. The song was produced by Stock Aitken & Waterman, and it was reworked to suit Hazell Dean's music style as a Hi-NRG song.
The single surpassed the popularity of Murray's version, and became Dean's biggest international success, becoming a top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #4, becoming her highest charting single there, tied with her 1984 single "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
"Whatever I Do " is a Hi-NRG song written and produced by British hitmaking team Stock Aitken & Waterman, which became a hit for singer Hazell Dean in 1984....
". It was her first top 40 hit in the UK in four years. When released around Europe, it also became a success, and it was successful in the USA dance charts.
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 4 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 2 |
| New Zealand singles chart | 44 |
| Dutch singles chart | 34 |
| Austrian singles chart | 14 |
| Swiss singles chart | 11 |
| German singles chart | 15 |
| USA Dance Music/Club Play Singles | 19 |
| USA Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 50 |