In Too Deep (Jenny Morris song)

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"In Too Deep"
Single by Jenny Morris
from the album Salvation Jane
Released7 August 1995
Recorded1994−95
Length4:42
Label rooArt
Songwriter(s) Rick Nowels
Producer(s) Andrew Farriss
Jenny Morris singles chronology
"Rhythm & Flow"
(1995)
"In Too Deep"
(1995)
"What Do I Do Know"
(1995)

"In Too Deep" is a song written by Rick Nowels and produced by Andrew Farriss for Jenny Morris's fourth studio album Salvation Jane (1995). It was released as the album's fourth single but was not successful, peaking at number 143 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. [1]

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Belinda Carlisle version

"In Too Deep"
In too Deep.jpg
Single by Belinda Carlisle
from the album A Woman and a Man
B-side "I See No Ships"
Released1 July 1996 (1996-07-01)
Recorded1996
Length4:05
Label Chrysalis
Songwriter(s) Rick Nowels
Producer(s) David Tickle
Belinda Carlisle singles chronology
"Lay Down Your Arms"
(1993)
"In Too Deep"
(1996)
"Always Breaking My Heart"
(1996)
Music video
"In Too Deep" on YouTube

American singer Belinda Carlisle covered "In Too Deep" for her sixth studio album, A Woman and a Man (1996). Her version, produced by David Tickle, charted at number six in the United Kingdom, number 10 in Hungary, and number 11 in Australia; in the latter country, the song is certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding, "Same formula and very likely the same success for Carlisle. Radio is already picking up on this Rick Nowels-penned track." [2]

Music video

The accompanying music video was directed by David Nelson. It shows Belinda in Italy, dancing in the fountain, and a man in the bathroom, presumably her ex-boyfriend. It shows her and the man at the pool, with Belinda wearing a blue jacket at one scene. At the end of the music video, she and the man, kisses as the crowd of spectators watch. [3]

Track listings

  1. "In Too Deep" (single edit)
  2. "I See No Ships"
  3. "Jealous Guy"
  4. "(We Want) the Same Thing"
  1. "In Too Deep"
  2. "(We Want) the Same Thing"

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [9] 11
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [10] 33
European Airplay (European Hit Radio) [11] 14
Hungary (Mahasz) [12] 10
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) [13] 24
Italy (FIMI) [14] 29
Scotland (OCC) [15] 6
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [16] 59
UK Singles (OCC) [17] 6
UK Airplay ( Music & Media ) [18] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (1996)Position
Australia (ARIA) [19] 70

Sales and certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [20] Gold35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United Kingdom1 July 1996
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
Chrysalis [21]
Japan4 September 1996CD [22]

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