Why Can't I Wake Up with You

"Why Can't I Wake Up with You" is a song by boyband Take That. Written by Gary Barlow, the song was released on 20 February 1993 as the lead single from their second album, Everything Changes, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.

The song has received a Silver sales status certification for sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK.

The original version of the song first appeared on their Take That & Party debut album.

Music video

The music video is almost a tribute to George Michael's 1990 video for "Freedom". It is parallel to the song as it has a particularly moody atmosphere. It depicts the band members on their own in different rooms of a house each singing the song. At the end of the video, the band members are shown trying to get past paparazzi.

Track listings

UK CD Single (74321 13310 2)

1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
2. "A Million Love Songs" (Live Version) - 5:32
3. "Satisfied" (Live Version) - 4:28
4. "Take That Medley" (Live Version) - 6:04

EU CD Single (74321 13447 2)

1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
2. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Live Version - Featuring Acappella) - 4:07
3. "A Million Love Songs" (Extended Mix) - 6:06*

UK 7" Vinyl (74321 13310 7)

1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
2. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Live Version - Featuring Acappella) - 4:07
3. "A Million Love Songs" (Live Version) - 5:32

UK Cassette (74321 13310 4)

1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
2. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Live Version - Featuring Acappella) - 4:07
3. "A Million Love Songs" (Live Version) - 5:32

UK 7" E.P. (Limited Edition) (743321 13311 7)

1. "Why Can't I Wake Up with You?" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
2. "Promises" (Live Version) - 4:17
3. "Clap Your Hands" (Live Version) - 3:09

*Billed as the "Live Version" on the sleeve but actually contains an unknown extended mix featuring a much-longer outro to the song.

Chart performance

Certifications

Official versions

• 1992 Version (4:12)
• Album Version (3:37)
• Radio Edit (3:38)
• 7" Mix (3:37)
• Club Mix (4:12)
• Live Acappella (4:07)
• Live Version (5:13)
• Acoustic Version (4:28)

References