Chains (Tina Arena song)

"Chains"
Single by Tina Arena
from the album Don't Ask
B-side "Standing Up"
Released 29 August 1994[1]
Format 7", 12", CD single
Recorded Los Angeles
Length 4:22
Label Columbia
Songwriter(s) Tina Arena, Pam Reswick, Steve Werfel
Producer(s) David Tyson
Tina Arena singles chronology
"Woman's Work"
(1991)		 "Chains"
(1994)		 "Sorrento Moon (I Remember)"
(1995)

"Woman's Work"
(1991)		 "Chains"
(1994)		 "Sorrento Moon (I Remember)"
(1995)
Music video
"Chains" on YouTube

"Chains" is a song by Australian singer Tina Arena from her album Don't Ask. It was composed by Arena, Pam Reswick and Steve Werfel and produced by David Tyson. "Chains" peaked at number 4 on her home country's ARIA Singles Chart, number 6 in the UK, and charted well throughout Europe, earning her numerous awards in the process. The power ballad[2] was also a hit in North America, peaking at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 20 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. The track was re-released featuring Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas following a rendition of the track at the 2015 ARIA Awards where Arena was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.[3]

Music videos

There are two music videos for "Chains", a US version and a European version.

Track listing

Australian CD single

  1. "Chains" (Tina Arena, Pam Reswick, Steve Werfel) – 4:03
  2. "Standing Up" (Arena, Heather Field, Rick Price) – 3:37
  3. "Chains" (World Jeep Mix) (Arena, Reswick, Werfel) – 5:44
  4. "Chains" (World Jazz Mix) (Arena, Reswick, Werfel) – 5:05

UK CD single

  1. "Chains" (Arena, Reswick, Werfel) – 4:03
  2. "Standing Up" (Arena, Field, Price) – 3:37
  3. "Chains" (World Jazz Mix) (Arena, Reswick, Werfel) – 5:05

UK CD single (Part 2)

  1. "Chains" (Arena, Reswick, Werfel) – 4:26
  2. "Greatest Gift" (Acapella Version) (Arena, Robert Parde) – 4:21
  3. "Many Rivers to Cross" (Live Version) (Jimmy Cliff) – 4:33
  4. "Standing Up" (Arena, Field, Price) – 3:37

Charts and certifications

2015 version featuring Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas

"Chains"
Single by Tina Arena featuring Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas
Released 27 November 2015
Format Digital download
Length 4:03
Label Positive Dream
Songwriter(s) Tina Arena, Pam Reswick, Steve Werfel
Tina Arena singles chronology
"I Want to Love You"
(2015)		 "Chains"
(2015)		 "A Foreign Affair"
(2017)

"I Want to Love You"
(2015)		 "Chains"
(2015)		 "A Foreign Affair"
(2017)
Jessica Mauboy singles chronology
"This Ain't Love"
(2015) This Ain't Love2015		 "Chains"
(2015) Chains2015		 "Where I'll Stay"
(2016) Where I'll Stay2016
The Veronicas singles chronology
"Cruel"
(2015) Cruel2015		 "Chains"
(2015) Chains2015		 "In My Blood"
(2016) In My Blood2016

"Chains" was re-released on 27 November 2015[23] following a rendition of the track at the 2015 ARIA Awards where Arena was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. The 2015 version features Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas[3] and was described by 2Day FM as the "highlight" of the Awards and one of the best ARIA performances.[24] This version debuted at number 14 on the Australian singles chart, which was Arena's biggest hit on the singles chart in Australia since 2002.[25]

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[26] 14

References

  1. ↑ "New Release Summary – Product Available from : 29/08/94 > Singles (from The ARIA Report Issue No. 237)". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "The 21 best power ballads". The Daily Telegraph.
  3. 1 2 "Tina Arena, The Veronicas, Jessica Mauboy in Chains". www.auspop.com.au. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Tina Arena – Chains". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2990." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2998." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Tina Arena – Chains". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 29.04.1995 - 05.05.1995" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  9. ↑ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Chains". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  10. ↑ "Charts.nz – Tina Arena – Chains". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  11. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  12. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Tina Arena – Chains". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  13. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  14. ↑ "Tina Arena Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  15. ↑ "Tina Arena Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  16. ↑ "Tina Arena Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  17. ↑ "Tina Arena Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  18. ↑ "Tina Arena Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  19. 1 2 "1994 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  20. ↑ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1995". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  21. ↑ "RPM Year End Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  22. ↑ "British single certifications – Tina Arena – Chains". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Enter Chains in the search field and then press Enter.
  23. ↑ "Chains (single) - featuring Jessica Mauboy and The Veronicas". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  24. ↑ "The Most Iconic Moments From Tina Arena, The Veronicas And Jess Mauboy's Chains Performance". www.2dayfm.com.au. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  25. ↑ "CHART WATCH #345". www.auspOp.com.au. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  26. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Tina Arena, Jessica Mauboy & The Veronicas – Chains". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
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