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"Praying to a New God" | ||||
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Single by Wang Chung | ||||
from the album The Warmer Side of Cool | ||||
Released | May 1989 (US) July 1989 (UK) [1] | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 3:58 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Peter Wolf | |||
Wang Chung singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Praying to a New God" on YouTube |
"Praying to a New God" is a single by the English new wave band Wang Chung. [2] Released in April 1989, the song peaked at No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 27 May. The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan. [3]
Chart | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [4] | 63 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks [5] | 31 |
US Billboard Alternative Airplay [6] | 22 |
US Cashbox [7] | 57 |
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