Homely Girl
"Homely Girl" is a 1989 single by the band UB40. It is a cover-version of a 1974 single by The Chi-Lites which reached number 5 in the UK singles chart, number 3 in the US R&B chart, and number 54 in the Billboard Hot 100.
It was the first single from their 1989 album Labour of Love II. The song was released on October 31, 1989 in the UK, but only in April 1991 in France. It was a great success in these two countries.
In France, the song was used in a TV advert for the Lee Cooper jeans.[1]
Track listings
- 7" single
- "Homely Girl" — 3:22
- "Gator" (instrumental) — 4:01
- 12" single
- "Homely Girl" (extended mix) — 7:29
- "Gator" (instrumental) — 4:01
- "Homely Girl" — 3:22
- CD single
- "Homely Girl" — 3:22
- "Gator" (instrumental) — 4:01
- "Homely Girl" (extended mix) — 7:29
Charts
Peak positions
| Chart (1989) |
Peak
position |
| Dutch Top 40[2] |
5 |
| Irish IRMA Singles Chart[3] |
10 |
| UK Singles Chart[4] |
6 |
| Chart (1991) |
Peak
position |
| French SNEP Singles Chart[5] |
4 |
|
End of year charts
| End of year chart (1990) |
Position |
| Dutch Top 40[2] |
58 |
Certifications
| Country |
Certification |
Date |
Sales certified |
Physical sales |
| France[6] |
Silver |
1991 |
125,000 |
187,000 |
|
References