That Word (L.O.V.E.)

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"That Word (L.O.V.E)"
Rockmelons That Word.jpg
Single by Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines
from the album Form 1 Planet
ReleasedApril 1992 (1992-04)
Recorded1991
Length3:51
Label Festival Mushroom
Songwriter(s)
  • Rashad Smith
  • Bryon Jones
  • Jonathan Jones
  • Raymond Medhurst
Producer(s)
Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines singles chronology
"Ain't No Sunshine"
(1991)		"That Word (L.O.V.E)"
(1992)		"It's Not Over"
(1992)

"That Word (L.O.V.E)" is a song by Australian pop group Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines. It was written by group member Bryon Jones, his brother Jonathan Jones, and Raymond Medhurst with Rashad Smith. It was released in April 1992 as the second single from their second studio album, Form 1 Planet (July 1992). The single peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and number 5 on the New Zealand charts, which are the group's highest position in each market.

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Background

In 1991, Rockmelons were joined by the song's lead vocalist, Deni Hines, to record three tracks for their second studio album, Form 1 Planet (July 1992). [1] [2] [3] The group's line-up was Bryon Jones on keyboards, bass guitar and backing vocals; his brother Jonathon Jones on keyboards, guitar and drums; and Raymond Medhurst on keyboards. [1] [2] [3]

"That Word (L.O.V.E)" was their second single with Hines and was released in April 1992. [1] [2] [3] It was co-written by the group's members with Rashad Smith, [4] and co-produced by Donovan Germain and the band. [3] It peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and number 5 on the New Zealand charts, which are the group's highest position in each market.

Track listings

All tracks were written by Rashad Smith, Bryon Jones, Jonathan Jones, and Raymond Medhurst. [4]

7-inch single(K11097)

  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" – 3:51
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (extended toasted mix) – 4:39

CD and 12-inch single(X14353; D11097) [5]

  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" – 3:51
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (extended toasted mix) – 4:39
  3. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Penthouse of Joy Mix) – 4:28

UK maxi-CD(74321 18853 2)

  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (toasted) – 4:11
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (untoasted) – 3:52
  3. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (New York radio mix) – 4:16
  4. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Mafia & Fluxy Mix) – 4:12

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [8] Gold35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ) [10] Gold5,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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