Satisfied (Richard Marx song)

"Satisfied" is a song by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx, released as the lead single from his second album, Repeat Offender (1989). It was Marx's second of three consecutive number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and became a top-20 hit in Australia and Canada.

Critical reception
In an ironic review on June 10, 1989, Betty Page, observer of British music newspaper Record Mirror, wondered along with readers why Richard Marx, with all the traits and skills of Bryan Adams, did not become as popular.

Chart performance
"Satisfied" served as the lead single from Richard Marx's second album, Repeat Offender. Heavy radio, video and retail attention led to the single's number-39 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart during the week of May 6, 1989. The single steadily climbed to the top, reaching number one on the week of June 24, 1989.

Track listing
All songs were written by Richard Marx.

US 7-inch and cassette single
 * 1) "Satisfied" (LP version) – 3:58
 * 2) "Should've Known Better" (live) – 4:57

Personnel

 * Richard Marx – lead and backing vocals
 * C.J. Vanston – keyboards
 * Bill Payne – Hammond B3 organ
 * Bruce Gaitsch – guitar
 * Michael Landau – guitar, guitar solo
 * Randy Jackson – bass
 * Mike Baird – drums
 * Paulinho da Costa – percussion
 * Cynthia Rhodes – backing vocals