The Motive (song) explained

The Motive
Type:	single
Artist:	Then Jerico
Album:	First (The Sound of Music)
Released:	1987
Genre:	Pop rock, alternative rock, new wave
Length:	4:46
Label:	London Records
Producer:	Owen Davies, Mark Shaw
Prev Title:	Prairie Rose
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Muscle Deep
Next Year:	1987

"The Motive", also titled as "The Motive (Living Without You)", is a song by English rock band Then Jerico, released as a single from their debut album, First (The Sound of Music). The song was their first hit single, reaching the top 20 and peaking at No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1987.^[1]

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan.

Track listing

12" singleA. "The Motive" (Extended) - 5:55
B1. "The Word" - 3:51
B2. "The Motive" (Midnight Mix) - 5:55

Charts

Chart (1987/88)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)^[2]	89
UK Singles (OCC)	18

Notes and References

1. Web site: THEN JERICO | Artist . Official Charts . 2013-09-23.
2. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian)

   . David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 307.