Good Friday (song)

"Good Friday" (aka Good Friday / Good Feelings [re-mix]) is a 1983 song by Modern Romance. It was taken from their album Party Tonight.

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)