Total Control (song)
1979 single by The Motels / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Total Control" is a song by American new wave band the Motels. It was released in 1979 as the second single from their debut studio album Motels. The song failed to make an appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100, but reached number 9 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart in December 1979.[1] It fared better in Australasia, peaking at number 7 in Australia and 11 in New Zealand. The song has been covered by American singer Tina Turner and Australian singer Missy Higgins.
Quick Facts Single by The Motels, from the album Motels ...
"Total Control" | ||||
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Single by The Motels | ||||
from the album Motels | ||||
B-side | "Love Don't Help" | |||
Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Martha Davis, Jeff Jourard | |||
Producer(s) | John Carter | |||
The Motels singles chronology | ||||
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