Worried About Ray

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Template:Short description Template:Use British English Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". "Worried About Ray" is the debut single of English[1][2][3] pop rock band the Hoosiers. The song utilises parts of the Turtles' 1967 hit "Happy Together", so its writers, Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner, are credited as co-writers.[4][5][6] It was the first single to be released from the band's debut album, The Trick to Life. It peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland.

Commercial performance

On downloads alone, "Worried About Ray" debuted at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart on 24 June 2007. It climbed to No. 6 the following week with CD sales included, then rose one place to its peak position of No. 5 the following week.

Music video

In the music video, inspired by the American special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, the band are with "Ray", a monster movie director and creator. When creating another monster, that monster talks with him and tries to go after the Hoosiers, but Irwin Sparkes defeats the monster.

Track listing

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Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the European CD single liner notes.[7]

Studio

The Hoosiers

  • Irwin Sparkes – vocals, guitar, writer
  • Alan Sharland – drums, writer
  • Martin Skarendahl – bass, writer

Other personnel

  • Toby Smith – keys, producer, engineering, recording
  • Duri Darms – keys
  • Andy Saunders – engineering, recording
  • Sam Miller – mixing

Charts

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Certifications

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References

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  11. ↑ "The Hoosiers – Worried About Ray" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  12. ↑ Script error: No such module "WLink". "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Hoosiers". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  13. ↑ Template:Digits/41/ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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  15. ↑ Template:Digits/7501/ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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External links

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