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That Word (L.O.V.E.)

"That Word (L.O.V.E)" is a song by Australian pop group Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines. It was written by group member Bryon Jones, his brother Jonathan Jones, and Raymond Medhurst with Rashad Smith. It was released in April 1992 as the second single from their second studio album, Form 1 Planet (July 1992). The single peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and number 5 on the New Zealand charts, which are the group's highest position in each market.

"That Word (L.O.V.E)"
Single by Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines
from the album Form 1 Planet
ReleasedApril 1992 (1992-04)
Recorded1991
Length3:51
LabelMushroom
Songwriter(s)
  • Rashad Smith
  • Bryon Jones
  • Jonathan Jones
  • Raymond Medhurst
Producer(s)
Rockmelons singles chronology
"Ain't No Sunshine"
(1991) 		"That Word (L.O.V.E)"
(1992) 		"It's Not Over"
(1992)

Background

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In 1991, Rockmelons were joined by the song's lead vocalist, Deni Hines, to record three tracks for their second studio album, Form 1 Planet (July 1992).[1][2][3] The group's line-up was Bryon Jones on keyboards, bass guitar and backing vocals; his brother Jonathon Jones on keyboards, guitar and drums; and Raymond Medhurst on keyboards.[1][2][3]

"That Word (L.O.V.E)" was their second single with Hines and was released in April 1992.[1][2][3] It was co-written by the group's members with Rashad Smith,[4] and co-produced by Donovan Germain and the band.[3] It peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and number 5 on the New Zealand charts, which are the group's highest position in each market.

Track listings

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All tracks were written by Rashad Smith, Bryon Jones, Jonathan Jones, and Raymond Medhurst.[4]

7-inch single (K11097)

  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" – 3:51
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (extended toasted mix) – 4:39

CD and 12-inch single (X14353; D11097)[5]

  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" – 3:51
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (extended toasted mix) – 4:39
  3. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Penthouse of Joy mix) – 4:28

UK maxi-CD (74321 18853 2)

  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (toasted) – 4:11
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (untoasted) – 3:52
  3. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (New York radio mix) – 4:16
  4. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Mafia & Fluxy mix) – 4:12

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[8] Gold 35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] Gold 5,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Australia April 1992
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Mushroom
United Kingdom 19 September 1994 [11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c McFarlane, Ian (31 March 2017). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Rockmelons'". The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Jenkins, Jeff (Foreword) (2nd ed.). Gisborne, VIC: Third Stone Press (published 2017). p. 402. ISBN 978-0-9953856-0-3.
  2. ^ a b c Nimmervoll, Ed. "Rockmelons". Howlspace. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d Holmgren, Magnus; Dale, Vincent. "Rockmelons". hem2.passagen.se. Australian Rock Database (Magnus Holmgren). Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b "'That Word Love' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 27 November 2018. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'
  5. ^ "The Rockmelons 'That Word LOVE'". Discogs. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Rockmelons – That Word (L.O.V.E.)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Rockmelons – That Word (L.O.V.E.)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  8. ^ a b "ARIA Top 50 Singles for 1992". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  9. ^ "End of Year Charts 1992". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  10. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Rockmelons – That Word (L.O.V.E.)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Single Releases". Music Week. 17 September 1994. p. 27.
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