Working on It


"Working on It" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1989 as the fifth and final single from his compilation album New Light Through Old Windows. It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and Jon Kelly. "Working on It" reached No. 53 in the UK and No. 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.
The song has appeared on the soundtracks of the American adventure comedy film Camp Nowhere and the TV film Beyond the Law.

Critical reception

Upon release, Billboard listed the song as a recommended pop single and commented: "Top-five hit at album rock shows Rea's new label affiliation to be a smart career move. Straight-ahead, four-on-the-floor power rock could find a home at pop outlets as well." The Philadelphia Inquirer commented that the song "deserve hit status".

Track listing

;7" single
  1. "Working on It" – 3:47
  2. "Loving You Again " – 5:20
;7" single
  1. "Working on It" – 4:24
  2. "One Golden Rule" – 4:29
;7" single
  1. "Working on It" – 4:24
  2. "Driving Home for Christmas" – 3:58
;7" single
  1. "Working on It" – 3:47
  2. "Working on It" – 3:47
;12" single
  1. "Working on It " – 5:55
  2. "One Golden Rule" – 4:29
;Cassette single
  1. "Working on It " – 3:47
  2. "Loving You Again " – 5:20
;CD single
  1. "Working on It" – 4:25
  2. "Working on It " – 5:55
  3. "One Golden Rule" – 4:30
  4. "Stainsby Girls" – 4:07
;CD single
  1. "Working on It " - 4:24

    Chart performance

Personnel

;Other