Katrina and the Waves (album)

Katrina and the Waves is the third album by new wave band Katrina and the Waves, and the first released on a major label, released in 1985 (see 1985 in music). The majority of tracks were re-mixed and overdubbed versions of songs that had appeared on their first two albums; the tracks "Walking on Sunshine" and "Going Down to Liverpool" were entirely re-recorded versions of songs from their first independently released album.

Katrina and the Waves
Studio album by
Katrina and the Waves
ReleasedMarch 22, 1985
RecordedNovember 1984−January 1985
StudioAlaska Studios and The Greenhouse, London
GenrePop, new wave
Length37:19
LabelCapitol
Attic (Canada)
ProducerPat Collier
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(1986)
Singles from Katrina and the Waves
  1. "Walking on Sunshine"
    Released: 1985
  2. "Red Wine and Whisky"
    Released: 1985
  3. "Do You Want Crying"
    Released: 1985
  4. "Que Te Quiero"
    Released: 1985
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Trouser Pressfavourable[2]

This version of "Walking on Sunshine" became a top-ten pop hit in the United States.

Track listing

All songs written by Kimberley Rew, except for where noted.

Side one
  1. "Red Wine and Whisky" – 3:43
  2. "Do You Want Crying" (Vince de la Cruz) – 3:35
  3. "Que Te Quiero" – 3:20
  4. "Machine Gun Smith" – 3:03
  5. "Cry for Me" – 4:58
Side two
  1. "Walking on Sunshine" – 3:59
  2. "Going Down to Liverpool" – 4:30
  3. "Mexico" (de la Cruz) – 3:17
  4. "The Sun Won't Shine Without You" – 3:38
  5. "The Game of Love" – 3:16

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[3]

Katrina and the Waves
Additional musicians
  • Wendy Nicholl – background vocals (1, 5, 8, 9)
  • Alan Chaney – organ (2)
  • Nick Glennie-Smith – organ (5-7)
  • John Earle – brass
  • Dick Hanson – brass
  • Ray Beavis – brass
  • Eamon Fitzpatrick – brass arrangement (6)
Technical
  • Katrina and the Waves – producer
  • Pat Collier – producer
  • Scott Litt – additional production, engineer, mixing
  • Jon Goldberger – assistant engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Pat Gorman/Manhattan Design – design
  • Caroline Greyshock – photography

Charts
Charts (1985) Peak
position
Swedish Albums Chart[4] 6
RPM100 Albums (Canada)[5] 18
Billboard 200 (US)[6] 25
UK Albums Chart[7] 28
New Zealand Albums Chart[8] 38
Australian Albums Chart[9] 39
German Albums Chart[10] 43

Singles - Billboard (United States)

Year Single Chart Position
1985 "Do You Want Crying" The Billboard Hot 100 37
1985 "Que Te Quiero" The Billboard Hot 100 71
1985 "Walking on Sunshine" Adult Contemporary 21
1985 "Walking on Sunshine" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 19
1985 "Walking on Sunshine" Mainstream Rock Tracks 21
1985 "Walking on Sunshine" The Billboard Hot 100 9

Certifications
Country Organization Year Sales
Canada CRIA 1985 Platinum (+100,000)[11]
Sweden GLF 1986 Gold (+60,000)[12]

References
  1. Cleary, David. "Katrina and the Waves - Katrina and the Waves (1985) review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  2. Robbins, Ira; Schinder, Scott. "TrouserPress.com :: Katrina and the Waves". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  3. "Katrina and the Waves". Discogs. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  4. "Katrina and the Waves - Katrina and the Waves (Album)". Swedishcharts.com. Media Control Charts. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  5. "Top Albums/CDs - Volume 42, No. 21, August 03, 1985". Library and Archives Canada. 3 August 1985. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  6. "Billboard 200: Week of June 15, 1985". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  7. "Katrina and the Waves Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  8. "Katrina and the Waves - Katrina and the Waves (Album)". Charts.org.nz. Media Control Charts. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  9. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 164. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  10. "Album – Katrina and the Waves, Katrina and the Waves". Charts.de (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  11. "Gold Platinum Database: Search for Katrina and the Waves". Music Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  12. "Scandinavian Waves" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 3 no. 49. 13 December 1986. p. 10. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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