If I Could (1927 song) explained

If I Could
Cover:If I Could by 1927.jpg
Type:single
Artist:1927
Album:...ish
A-Side:If I Could
B-Side:Not Talking
Released:[1]
Recorded:August–October 1988
Genre:Rock, pop
Label:WEA
Producer:Charles Fisher, Jim Bonneford
Prev Title:That's When I Think of You
Prev Year:1988
Next Title:You'll Never Know
Next Year:1989

"If I Could" was the second single by Australian rock-pop band 1927 from their debut album ...ish. The song was written by Garry Frost[2] and released in October 1988.[1] It peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold.

The song was nominated for 'Highest Selling Single' at the ARIA Music Awards of 1989 but lost to "I Should Be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue.[3]

Charts

Year-end chart

Chart (1989)Position
Australian Singles Chart[4] 21
Australian Artist Singles Chart[5] 4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australian Music Report No 743 – 24 October 1988 > Singles: New Releases. Imgur.com (original document published by Australian Music Report). 26 March 2019.
  2. Web site: If I Could by 1927. discogs.com. 18 March 2016.
  3. Web site: ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year: 3rd Annual ARIA Awards. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 13 June 2012.
  4. Web site: ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 50 AustralianSingles 1989. Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 January 2016.
  5. Web site: ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Singles 1988. Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 January 2016.