Just a Friend of Mine

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"Just a Friend of Mine"
Just A Friend Of Mine Single.jpg
Single by Vaya Con Dios
from the album Vaya Con Dios
B-side "You Let Me Down"
Released1987 (1987)
Genre Smooth jazz, pop rock
Length3:20
Label Ariola
Producer(s) Phil Gosez
Vaya Con Dios singles chronology
"Just a Friend of Mine"
(1987)
"Puerto Rico"
(1987)

"Just a Friend of Mine" is the debut single by the Belgian band Vaya Con Dios. It was released in 1987 by Ariola Records and later included in the band's debut album Vaya Con Dios .

Contents

Track listings

7" single
A. "Just a Friend of Mine" (3:20)
B. "You Let Me Down" (2:34)
Written by Al Dubin and Warren Harry
12" single
A. "Just a Friend of Mine" (Long Version) (6:01)
B1. "Just a Friend of Mine" (3:20)
B2. "You Let Me Down" (2:34)
Written by Al Dubin and Warren Harry

Credits

Charts

Chart (1990)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [1] 17
France (SNEP) [2] 7

In France, the single has sold over 300,000 copies. [3]

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References

  1. "Vaya Con Dios – Just a Friend of Mine" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  2. "Vaya Con Dios – Just a Friend of Mine" (in French). Les classement single.
  3. "Farewell Tour - Vaya Con Dios Farewell Tour - Vaya Con Dios". 18 February 2013.