Sometimes (Max Q song)

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"Sometimes"
Sometimes by Max Q.jpg
Single by Max Q
from the album Max Q
Released30 October 1989 (1989-10-30) [1]
Genre Synth-pop, electronic
Length3:42
Label CBS
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Max Q singles chronology
"Way of the World"
(1989)
"Sometimes"
(1989)
"Monday Night by Satellite"
(1990)

"Sometimes" is a song recorded by Australian band Max Q. It was released in October 1989 [1] as the band's second single from their debut self-titled album (1989).

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Sometimes" (Straight Rock mix) – 3:42
  2. "Love Man" – 4:18
  1. "Sometimes" (Straight Rock mix) – 3:42
  2. "Sometimes" (Rock House extended mix) – 5:45
  3. "Love Man" – 4:18
  4. "Sometimes" (Dub mix) – 4:00

Charts

Chart (1989/1990)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [2] 31
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [3] 37
UK Singles (OCC) [4] 52

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Australia30 October 1989 [1] 7", 12",
cassette single, CD single
CBS
United Kingdom5 February 1990Mercury Records

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References

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