"Weight of the World" | ||||
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Single by Ringo Starr | ||||
from the album Time Takes Time | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 28 April 1992 (US) 18 May 1992 (UK) | |||
Recorded | February–September 1991, February 1992 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Private Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brian O'Doherty, Fred Velez | |||
Producer(s) | Don Was | |||
Ringo Starr singles chronology | ||||
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"Weight of the World" is a song performed by Ringo Starr, released on his 1992 album, Time Takes Time. Written by Brian O'Doherty and Fred Velez, the song was released as a lead single backed with "After All These Years", and "Don't Be Cruel" (the latter was only on the CD single). The single reached 74 in the UK charts.[1] It was released on 28 April 1992 in the US,[nb 1] and on 18 May in the UK.[nb 2][4]
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[5] | 142 |
Canada (RPM)[6] | 61 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] | 51 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[8] | 37 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 21 |
UK (Official Charts Company)[10] | 74 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[11] | 43 |