| "Reasons" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by John Farnham | ||||
| from the album Whispering Jack | ||||
| B-side | "One Step Away" | |||
| Released | 21 September 1987 [1] | |||
| Recorded | AAV, 1985–1986 | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 4:23 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sam See | |||
| Producer(s) | Ross Fraser, John Farnham | |||
| John Farnham singles chronology | ||||
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"Reasons" is a song written by Sam See recorded by Australian singer John Farnham. The song was released as the fourth and final single from his album Whispering Jack (1986).
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) [2] | 60 |
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