Man with a Vision (song)
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| Single by Seven | ||||
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| Released | June 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Parr
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| Producer(s) | John Parr | |||
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"Man With a Vision" is a song written by John Parr, Keith McFarlane and Simon LeFevre, which was first recorded and released by the English band Seven as their second non-album single in 1990. In 1992, Parr released his own version as a single from his album of the same name.[1]
Seven version
Seven signed to Polydor Records in 1989 and released two singles on the label in 1990, with "Man with a Vision" being the second single. Like its predecessor, "Inside Love", "Man with a Vision" was produced by John Parr.[2] It peaked at number 91 in the UK and remained in the top 100 for two weeks.[3] The limited commercial success of "Inside Love" and "Man With a Vision" led to the band being dropped by Polydor. They split shortly after due to a series of internal struggles and disagreements.[4][5]
Track listing
7-inch single
- "Man with a Vision" – 4:06
- "Just Close Your Eyes" – 2:51
12-inch single
- "Man with a Vision" (Extended Version) – 5:59
- "Man with a Vision" (7" Version) – 4:06
- "Just Close Your Eyes" – 2:51
CD single
- "Man with a Vision" (7" Version) – 4:06
- "Just Close Your Eyes" – 2:51
- "Man with a Vision" (Extended Version) – 5:59
- "Stranger (In the Night)" - 4:53
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart[3] | 91 |
John Parr version
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| Single by John Parr | ||||
| from the album Man with a Vision | ||||
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| Released | February 1992 | |||
| Length | 4:00 | |||
| Label | Edelton | |||
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| Producer(s) | John Parr | |||
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In 1992, English singer and musician John Parr released his own version of "Man with a Vision" as the lead single from his third studio album, Man with a Vision. It peaked at number 111 in the UK Singles Chart.
Track listings
7-inch single
- "Man with a Vision" - 4:00
- "Forever's Not for Everyone" - 4:37
12" single
- "Man with a Vision" - 4:00
- "Forever's Not for Everyone" - 4:37
- "Come Out Fightin'" - 5:14
CD single
- "Man with a Vision" - 4:00
- "Forever's Not for Everyone" - 4:37
- "Come Out Fightin'" - 5:14
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart (OCC)[6] | 111 |
References
- ^ John Parr - Man With A Vision (Vinyl) at Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-26.
- ^ "aor-fm.com". Aor-fm.com. Retrieved 2016-07-16.
- ^ a b "SEVEN | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2016-07-16.
- ^ Seven biography. Artistwiki.com (2007-02-23). Retrieved on 2012-05-26.
- ^ "The Website of Escape-Music Ltd". Escape-music.com. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
- ^ "Singles - Positions 76 to 200". Charts Plus. Spotlight Publications. 29 February 1992. p. 2.

