"Lover Why" is the debut
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by French rock band
Century
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, released in 1985. The song is from their debut album, ''
...And Soul It Goes''.
It was the group's most successful song, topping the charts in France and Portugal, as well as entering the charts in Germany (#32), Belgium (#33) and Switzerland (#11).
In Brazil, the song became popular for being featured in the soundtrack for
Rede Globo
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's soap opera ''Ti Ti Ti''.
There are dance versions of "Lover Why" made by Dee Martin (1993) and Mark Ashley (2000). The song was re-recorded in 1987 by Portuguese musician José Maria.
Track listing
Portugal 7" single
Charts
Certifications and sales
References
External links
* https://www.discogs.com/Century-Lover-Why/master/160607
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1985 songs
1985 debut singles
Century (band) songs
Number-one singles in Portugal
SNEP Top Singles number-one singles
Carrere Records singles