That's When the Music Takes Me
1972 single by Neil Sedaka
"That's When the Music Takes Me" | ||||
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Single by Neil Sedaka | ||||
from the album Neil Sedaka (US) Solitaire (UK) | ||||
B-side | "Standing on the Inside" | |||
Released | 1972 (British Isles) July 1975 (North America) | |||
Genre | Pop, Easy Listening | |||
Label | RCA (British Isles) Rocket (North America) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Neil Sedaka | |||
Producer(s) | Neil Sedaka, 10CC | |||
Neil Sedaka singles chronology | ||||
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"That's When the Music Takes Me" is a song written and originally recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1972. It is a track from his Solitaire LP, as it was billed in the UK, entitled as Neil Sedaka in the U.S.
The song became a hit in the UK and Ireland in early 1973, reaching the top 20 hit in both nations. It was released in the U.S. (#27) and Canada (#16) in 1975. It also became an easy listening hit, reaching the top ten on both nations' adult contemporary charts.
"That's When the Music Takes Me" features backing by 10cc.
The song is one of the few hit songs in which Sedaka wrote the lyrics in addition to the music. He uses the song as the finale to his concerts.
Personnel
- Neil Sedaka – piano, Fender Rhodes, lead vocals
- Graham Gouldman – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Lol Creme – guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Godley – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Eric Stewart – lead guitar, backing vocals
Chart history
Chart (1972–73) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA)[1] | 15 |
UK Singles Chart[2] | 18 |
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[3] | 9 |
Canada RPM Top Singles[4] | 16 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] | 27 |
U.S. Billboard Easy Listening | 7 |
U.S. Cash Box Top 100 | 30 |
References
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – That's When the Music Takes Me". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1975-08-23. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1975-09-06. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
External links
- Listen to "That's When the Music Takes Me" on YouTube
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- 3 Great Guys
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- Neil Sedaka: All Time Greatest Hits
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