Format: Vinyl, 12\", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Artista: Jimmy Somerville (Bronski Beat)
Álbum: The Age of Consent
Country: UK
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Year: 1984
\"Why?\" is a single by British synthpop trio Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1984 album The Age of Consent.
The song opens with a questioning vocal by frontman and vocalist Jimmy Somerville and the shattering of breaking glass. It was the trio's second Top 10 success in the UK, peaking at No. 6, also reaching the top 10 throughout Europe and in Australia and is today considered a popular gay anthem.
Companies
Published By – Copyright Control
Phonographic Copyright (p) – London Records Ltd.
Distributed By – Metronome Musik GmbH
Made By – Metronome Musik GmbH
Recorded At – RPM Studios
Credits
Design [Sleeve] – Robert McAulay
Engineer [Recording] – Dominick Maita
Keyboards – Laz, Steve
Mastered By – Aaron Chakraverty
Music By – Bronski Beat
Producer – Mike Thorne
Programmed By – Laz
Vocals, Words By – Jimmy
Written-By – Somerville, Steinbachek, Bronski
℗ 1984 London Records Ltd.
Recorded at R.P.M. Studios, New York
Mastered at The Master Room, London