That's What They Always Say

"That's What They Always Say" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1989 as the second single from his tenth studio album The Road to Hell. 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]

"That's What They Always Say"
Single by Chris Rea
from the album The Road to Hell
B-side"1975"
ReleasedDecember 1989[1]
Length4:03
LabelWEA
Songwriter(s)Chris Rea
Producer(s)Chris Rea, Jon Kelly
Chris Rea singles chronology
"The Road to Hell"
(1989)		 "That's What They Always Say"
(1989)		 "Tell Me There's a Heaven"
(1990)

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

  • Chris Rea, Jon Kelly - producers
  • Neil Amor - engineer
  • Diane BJ Koné - assistant engineer
  • Bill Frutz, Jack Frutz - remixers on "Rainbox Mix"

Other

  • The Leisure Process - sleeve design

Charts
Chart (1989-90) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart[6] 123
French Singles Chart[7] 35
UK Singles Chart[3] 83
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References
  1. "Chart Watch UK - Hits of 1989 - James Masterton - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  2. AllMusic Review by John Floyd. "Road to Hell - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  3. "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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