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On the cover, ten famous profiles are shown, who got into trouble with justice. [3]
| "I Didn't Mean It" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Status Quo | ||||
| from the album Thirsty Work | ||||
| Released | 25 July 1994 [1] | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John David | |||
| Producer(s) | Francis Rossi | |||
| Status Quo singles chronology | ||||
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"I Didn't Mean It" is a song by British rock band Status Quo, released in July 1994. It was included on the album Thirsty Work . [2]
On the cover, ten famous profiles are shown, who got into trouble with justice. [3]
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| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA) [4] | 23 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [5] | 21 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [6] | 21 |
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