That's What They Always Say

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"That's What They Always Say"
Chris Rea That's What They Always Say 1989 single cover.jpg
Single by Chris Rea
from the album The Road to Hell
B-side "1975"
Released27 November 1989
Length4:03
Label WEA
Songwriter Chris Rea
Producers
Chris Rea singles chronology
"The Road to Hell"
(1989)		"That's What They Always Say"
(1989)		"Tell Me There's a Heaven"
(1990)
Music video
"That's What They Always Say (2019 Remaster)" on YouTube

"That's What They Always Say" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released on 27 November 1989 [1] as the second single from his tenth studio album, The Road to Hell (1989). It was written by Rea and produced by Rea and Jon Kelly. [2] As the follow-up to "The Road to Hell", "That's What They Always Say" reached No. 83 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the Top 100 for four weeks. [3]

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Critical reception

Upon its release, Music & Media wrote: "A strong follow-up to "The Road to Hell". A rockier number with a good dance pulse." [4] In a review of The Road to Hell, David Law of The Charlatan commented: "The angry but soulful "That's What They Always Say" intensifies the [album's theme of] despair, personalizing the plight of a gullible dreamer who believed the promises of politicians." [5]

Track listing

7" single

  1. "That's What They Always Say" (Remix) – 4:03
  2. "1975" – 4:30

12" single

  1. "That's What They Always Say" (Rainbow Mix) – 6:40
  2. "That's What They Always Say" (Remix) – 4:08
  3. "1975" – 4:33

CD single (German release)

  1. "That's What They Always Say" (Remix) – 4:12
  2. "That's What They Always Say" (Extended Remix) – 5:45
  3. "1975" – 4:39
  4. "Driving Home for Christmas" – 3:59

Personnel

Production

Other

Charts

Chart (1989–90)Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart [6] 123
French Singles Chart [7] 35
UK Singles Chart [3] 83

References

  1. ↑ Cole, Paul (27 November 1989). "Viva: Squashing the Squeeze star's 'quit' rumours" . Birmingham Evening Mail . p. 20. Retrieved 23 December 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ John Floyd. "Road to Hell - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  3. 1 2 "CHRIS REA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  4. ↑ "Previews: Singles". Music & Media. 9 December 1989.
  5. ↑ Law, David (9 February 1990). "LP/vinyl". The Charlatan.
  6. ↑ "ARIA Singles Chart w/c 5-2-1990". Imgur.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  7. ↑ Steffen Hung. "Chris Rea - That's What They Always Say". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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