Jukebox in Siberia
"Jukebox in Siberia" is a song by the Australian group, Skyhooks, released as the lead single from the group's compilation album The Latest and Greatest. The song's lyrics take a look at Russia under the rule of Gorbachev, the era of glasnost ("openness") and perestroika ("restructuring").[1]
| "Jukebox in Siberia" | ||||
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| Single by Skyhooks | ||||
| from the album The Latest and Greatest | ||||
| Released | 1 October 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Pop, pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | Mushroom Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Greg Macainsh | |||
| Producer(s) | Ross Fraser | |||
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The single was released in October 1990—the group's first release in eight years—and debuted on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at No. 14, peaking at No. 1 the following month. It was their only ARIA #1 single; they had previously achieved a #1 single on the Kent Music Report with "Horror Movie" in 1975.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jukebox in Siberia" | Greg Macainsh | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Jukebox in Siberia" (karaoke version) | Macainsh | 3:53 |
Charts
"Jukebox in Siberia" peaked at #1 in Australia for 2 weeks.
Weekly charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart[3] | 1 |
End-of-year charts
| Chart (1990) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart[4] | 30 |
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References
- "Skyhooks History". Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- http://www.discogs.com/Skyhooks-Jukebox-In-Siberia/release/625817
- "Skyhooks Discography". Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 50 Singles 1990". ARIA. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
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