| "Every Little Thing" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
) | ||||
| Single by Jeff Lynne | ||||
| from the album Armchair Theatre | ||||
| B-side | "I'm Gone" | |||
| Released | June 1990 | |||
| Recorded | Raindirk at Posh Studios, England 1990 | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:44 (7" and CD) 7:56 (Extended version; 12" and CD only) | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jeff Lynne | |||
| Producer(s) | Jeff Lynne | |||
| Jeff Lynne singles chronology | ||||
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"Every Little Thing" is a song by Jeff Lynne release as a lead single from his first solo album Armchair Theatre.[1]
The single was released on 12" and CD and featured an extended version of the song and non-album track "I'm Gone".[2] Fellow Traveling Wilburys members George Harrison and Tom Petty made cameo appearances in the Meiert Avis–directed music video that received rotation on VH1 at the time.
"Every Little Thing" became a minor hit in the UK (number 59) and charted at number 9 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US. It also charted at number 24 in Australia.
Personnel
- Jeff Lynne – guitars, bass, autoharp, keyboards, lead & backing vocals
- George Harrison – acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Richard Tandy – acoustic guitar
- Mette Mathiesen-drums, percussion
- Phil Hatton – backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Jim Horn – saxophones
- Hema Desai – operatic vocals
- Michael Kamen – string arrangements
Charts
Weekly charts
- UK – number 59
- US – number 9 Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks
- AUS – number 24
Year-end charts
| Chart (1990) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 91 |
Track listing
All songs written by Jeff Lynne.
- 7"
- "Every Little Thing" – 3:44
- "I'm Gone" – 2:50
- 12", CD
- "Every Little Thing (12" Remix)" – 7:56
- "Every Little Thing" – 3:44
- "I'm Gone" – 2:50
References
- ^ "Jeff Lynne Song Database - Song Details". Jefflynnesongs.com. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Jeff Lynne Song Database - Song Details". Jefflynnesongs.com. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1990". RPM. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics