"Why Can't I Wake Up with You" is a song by English

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. Written by

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, the song was released on 8 February 1993 as the lead single from their second album, '' Everything Changes'' (1993). The song reached number two on the

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and number seven in Ireland

Background and release

The original version of the song first appeared on their ''

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'' debut album; however, Gary Barlow re-wrote the song with a higher tempo and modified lyrics. This new version was released on 8 February 1993 and peaked at number two on the

, spending 10 weeks on the

. The song has since received a silver

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from the BPI for shipments of over 200,000 copies inside the UK.

Critical reception

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'' wrote, "After

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and Clapton using a

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lighter, here's another brilliant rhythm pattern. Take That sings this

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on top of the clicks and beeps of a film transported in a camera." Alan Jones from ''

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'' rated it four out of five, adding, "Most sophisticated yet from Take That, a strong and tuneful mid-tempo song with a light and more than competent vocal." Pop Rescue noted that it has a "great beat and synth line", adding that "the 90's beat and samples, along with the bedtime talk from a breathy Gary" makes this a hit. Mark Frith from ''

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'' gave the song three out of five, commenting that it is "transformed from a slushy LP track to a

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-style

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mid-tempo thing."

Music video

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was made to accompany the song. It depicts the band members on their own in different rooms of a house each singing the song, with Jason Orange dressed in just an open shirt and white briefs. At the end of the video, the band members are shown trying to get past paparazzi.

Track listings

UK CD single # "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (radio edit) # "

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" (live version) # "Satisfied" (live version) # "Take That Medley" (live version) UK 7-inch and cassette single :A1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (radio edit) :B1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (live version featuring a cappella) :B2. "A Million Love Songs" (live version) UK 7-inch EP :A1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (radio edit) :B1. "Promises" (live version) :B2. "Clap Your Hands" (live version) European CD single # "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (radio edit) # "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (live version featuring a cappella) # "A Million Love Songs" (extended mix) : European 7-inch single :A. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (radio edit) :B. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (live version featuring a cappella)

Personnel

– lead vocals *

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– backing vocals *

Jason Orange Jason Thomas Orange (born 10 July 1970) is an English former singer and dancer, known for being a member of Take That. He departed from the group in September 2014. Early life Jason Thomas Orange was born on 10 July 1970 in Manchester, Lancashi ...

– backing vocals *

Mark Owen Mark Owen (born 27 January 1972) is an English singer and songwriter best known for being a member of pop group and band Take That; as of 2019, the group have sold 14 million albums and 11.4 million singles in the UK. In Owen's solo career, he ...

– backing vocals *

Robbie Williams Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut stud ...

– backing vocals

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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