The Machine's Breaking Down

"The Machine's Breaking Down" is the third single by Australian pop singer Tina Arena, and the second song released from her 1990 deubt album Strong as Steel. It was a moderate commercial success, peaking at #23 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles chart. The single was only released in Australia.

Song information

"The Machine's Breaking Down" was written by Ross Inglis, who also produced it along with Doug Brady. It was recorded at Metropolis Audio in Melbourne.

Formats and track listings

Australian 7" single

Total time:8:33
Catalog AV 2454

1. "The Machine's Breaking Down" - 4:38
2. "Rumour Has It" - 3:55

Australian 12" single

1. "The Machine's Breaking Down (Club Mix Hot Dr. Mix)"
2. "The Machine's Breaking Down (Radio Mix)"
3. "The Machine's Breaking Down (Extended Dance Mix)"
4. "Rumour Has It"

Australian Cassette single

Total time:8:33 (tracklist repeated on both sides)
Catalog TCAV 2454

1. "The Machine's Breaking Down" - 4:38
2. "Rumour Has It" - 3:55

Chart performance