Waiting for That Day



"Waiting for That Day" is a song performed and largely written by George Michael which was released on Epic Records in 1990 in the UK and on Columbia Records in 1991 in the US.

The song was the second single from Michael's Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 album in the UK, and released as the third single from the album in the US and Australia. "Waiting for That Day" peaked at number 23 in the UK in October 1990 and was followed in the UK by three more singles from the album, all of which peaked slightly lower than that of its predecessor. In the US, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 9 February 1991, appeared on the chart for five weeks, and peaked at number 27 on 2 March 1991.

Although Michael wrote the song alone, the chords and rhythm are very similar to The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want". This title is included at the very end of Michael's song, and a co-writer credit was given to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

The song also contains samples from the song "Funky Drummer" by James Brown.

The song did not enjoy great chart success in the United States, becoming Michael's first single to miss the top 10. The single's B-side, "Mother's Pride" achieved some airplay success during the Gulf War.

7": Epic / GEO 2 (UK)

 * 1) "Waiting for That Day" – 4:49
 * 2) "Fantasy" – 5:00


 * also available on MC (Epic / GEO M2)
 * also available on 12" (Epic / GEO T2)

CD: Epic / CD GEO 2 (UK)

 * 1) "Waiting for That Day" – 4:49
 * 2) "Fantasy" – 5:00
 * 3) "Father Figure" – 5:36
 * 4) "Kissing a Fool" – 4:34

Cassette and 7": Columbia 73663 (US)

 * 1) "Waiting for That Day" – 4:49
 * 2) "Mother's Pride" – 3:59