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"Let's Work" | ||||
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Single by Mick Jagger | ||||
from the album Primitive Cool | ||||
Released | 1987 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 4:50 | |||
Label | Promotone B.V. | |||
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Producer(s) | ||||
Mick Jagger singles chronology | ||||
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"Let's Work" is the lead single from Mick Jagger's second solo album, Primitive Cool . [1] Despite high expectations, it failed to reach the popularity of earlier Jagger singles such as "Just Another Night.", hitting No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The music video for the song featured Jagger running down a street with several collections of workers.
It was the only track from Primitive Cool included on Jagger's greatest hits album, The Very Best of Mick Jagger . [2]
Chart | Peak Position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report) [3] | 24 |
UK Top 100 Singles | 31 |
The Billboard Hot 100 | 39 |
US Mainstream Rock Tracks | 7 |
Hot Dance/Club Play | 32 |
Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 32 |
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