When You've Gotta Go

"When You've Gotta Go" was written by Lynsey de Paul (credited to her birth name, Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker.^[1] It was recorded by Solomon King at 10cc's Strawberry Studios and released as a single in 1972.^[2] The single was a chart hit in Australia,^[3] and also spent four weeks in the Dutch "Tipparade".^[4] A version was also released as a single in Australia by Jay Justin in 1973 on the RCA label.^[5] The song was covered by German artist and producer Frank Farian in 1973 as "Was kann schöner sein", with German lyrics by Fred Jay and released as a single^[6][7] as well as a track on his 1973 album, So Muß Liebe Sein.^[8] His version of the song was featured on the 2009 compilation album, Frank Farian – Das beste aus 40 Jahren Hitparade.^[9] It was also recorded as a track by Jürgen Marcus ‎on his album, Ein Festival Der Liebe.^[10] The duo Wyn Hoop & Andrea Horn also recorded "Was kann schöner sein" and released it as a single in Austria and Germany.^[11] A Finnish version of the song entitled "Kun Mentävä On" by the artist Danny was released as the B-side to his single "Yksinäinen Ilta" ^[12] as well as the title track on his 1973 album.^[13] A Spanish version of the song was also recorded and released as a single by the pop group Los Albas in 1972,^[14] as well as a track on their self-titled album in 1974^[15] In 1974, it was released by the British vocalist, Ricki Disoni, as a track on his album, This Is Ricki Disoni.^[16]

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