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"International Bright Young Thing" is a song by British alternative dance band Jesus Jones. It was released as the third single from their second album, Doubt. The song was included on Jesus Jones's compilation album Never Enough: The Best of Jesus Jones, released in 2002.

"International Bright Young Thing" reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1991, becoming the band's highest-charting single in their home country. It also became a top-30 hit in Ireland and New Zealand. In the United States, the song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Credits

• Produced by Jesus Jones
• Engineer Darren Allison
• Recorded at Ezee Studios and Matrix Studios in London.

Charts

References

1. Stanley, Bob (13 September 2013). "1991: Time for the Mu Mu". Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop. Faber & Faber. p. 637. ISBN 978-0-571-28198-5.
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4. "Jesus Comes Again!". NME. IPC Media. April 23, 2002. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
5. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2060." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
7. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 4. 26 January 1991. p. 27.
8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – International Bright Young Thing". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
9. "Jesus Jones – International Bright Young Thing". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
10. "Jesus Jones: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
11. "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 20 April 1991. Retrieved 17 August 2023.

External links

• "International Bright Young Thing" at allmusic.com
• "International Bright Young Thing" at discogs.com

• 1991 songs
• 1991 singles
• Jesus Jones songs
• Food Records singles