Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)

"Read My Lips" is a song written and performed by Scottish singer-songwriter Jimmy Somerville (formerly of the bands Bronski Beat and The Communards) from his 1989 album Read My Lips. The song discusses the need for increased funding to fight HIV/AIDS.

"Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)"
Single by Jimmy Somerville
from the album Read My Lips
Released1990
Format12"
GenrePop, synthpop
LabelLondon Recordings
Songwriter(s)Jimmy Somerville
Producer(s)Pascal Gabriel
Jimmy Somerville singles chronology
"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"
(1990)		 "Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)"
(1990)		 "To Love Somebody"
(1990)

Released in 1990 as Somerville's third solo single from the album Read My Lips, the song didn't chart as well as the previous single, "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)", a cover of the Sylvester original, which hit number 5 earlier the same year. However, it did chart inside the Top 40, peaking at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing
12" Vinyl Single - London Recordings (UK Release)
  1. "Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)"
  2. "Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)"
  3. "Strangers "

Chart performance
Chart (1990) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[1] 26

References
  1. "The Official Charts Company - Read My Lips by Jimmy Somerville Search". The Official Charts Company. 19 June 2013.


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