"Good Friday" (a.k.a. Good Friday / Good Feelings [re-mix]) is a 1983 song by Modern Romance. It was taken from their album Party Tonight.
Contents
Formats
7-inch single
"Good Friday"
"Good Feelings" [re-mix]
12-inch single
"Good Friday"
"Good Feelings" [re-mix]
"Love Letters" [cover version]
Chart position
UK Singles Chart No. 96
History
Good Friday had started to lose the party-Latin style, giving way to more experimental pop tunes like the mambo-esque "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" and the bluesy "Walking in the Rain". Both of these tunes made the Top 20 on the UK Chart. However, "Good Friday" seemed like a return to hits such as "Best Year of Our Lives" and "High Life" – and to further punctuate this, their Trick of the Light party track, "Good Feelings", was included as a double A-side, albeit re-mixed. The song underperformed, climbing to only No. 96. It was released simultaneously with the compilation album Party Tonight which fared well. Party Tonight was the highest-charting album for Modern Romance. "Good Friday" shared exactly the same cover as Party Tonight; it was released in two formats: a 7-inch single and 12-inch single by WEA. Tony Visconti served as producer. The reverse side of the 12-inch vinyl featured another album track and cover version from Party Tonight, "Love Letters".
Albums (featured on)
Party Tonight compilation album (1983)
Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection compilation album (2006)
Genre
"Good Friday" – and its B-side Good Feelings – are a mix of pop music and party music with a hint of their signature traditional salsa music style. It was the final single to feature John Du Prez.
Personnel
Michael J. Mullins – vocals
David Jaymes – bass guitar
Robbie Jaymes – synthesizer
Paul Gendler – guitar
John Du Prez – trumpet
Andy Kyriacou – drums
Tony Visconti – producer (music)