"Worried About Ray" is the debut single of English 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. It was the first single to be released from the band's debut album, The Trick to Life. It peaked at 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 is 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
Credits and personnel Credits are adapted from the European CD single liner notes.
Studio Recorded at Angelic Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
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
Weekly charts Chart (2007–2008)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)18
Year-end charts Chart (2007)PositionUK Singles (OCC)31
Certifications
References
External links Music video