Way of the World (Max Q song)

"Way of the World" is a song by Australian band Max Q, released in August 1989 as the band's debut and lead single from their debut self-titled album (1989). The song reached number eight in Australia, number five in New Zealand, and number six on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990, the song was nominated for two awards: Single of the Year and Breakthrough Artist – Single.

Track listings 7-inch "Way of the World" – 4:08 "Zero 2 0" (Todd Terry mix) – 4:20

12-inch and CD "Way of the World" (12-inch mix) – 4:37 "Way of the World" (7-inch mix) – 4:08 "Zero 2 0" (Todd Terry mix) – 4:20 "Ghost of the Year (Todd Terry mix) – 4:23

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1989) Peakposition US Dance Club Play (Billboard) 44 US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) 6

Year-end charts Chart (1989) Position Australia (ARIA) 73

Release history Region Date Format Label Australia 28 August 1989 CBS United Kingdom 18 September 1989 Mercury Japan 25 March 1990 Mini-CD Alfa Other versions Something For Kate vocalist and guitarist Paul Dempsey released a cover on his 2025 solo album Shotgun Karaoke Vol.II.https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/paul-dempsey-shotgun-karaoke-vol-ii-81080/l/love-music/

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