"Rumors" is the debut single by San Francisco Bay Area-based music group
Timex Social Club
Timex Social Club is an American R&B group, formed in 1985 and best known for the 1986 hit single "Rumors".
History
Originally known as the Timex Crew, members included Marcus Thompson (founder), Gregory "Greg B" Thomas, Michael Marshall, Cra ...
, from their debut album ''
Vicious Rumors''. It was a top-10 hit in the United States and in Ireland, a top 5 hit in the Netherlands and in New Zealand, and a number-one hit in Canada. It also topped the US R&B and dance charts.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Other notable versions
In 1986, a European version was released by Van & His Crew as "Rumors (The Rap Version)".
In 1997, the British band Awesome released their version of "Rumors" which hit number 8 in New Zealand and also charted in some European countries.
Parodies
The song was
parodied as "Roaches" by
Bobby Jimmy and the Critters, also released in 1986.
See also
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List of number-one singles of 1986 (Canada)
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List of number-one R&B singles of 1986 (U.S.)
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List of number-one dance singles of 1986 (U.S.)
References
External links
Original U.S. version of "Rumors" on YouTube
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1986 songs
1986 debut singles
1997 singles
Timex Social Club songs
Post-disco songs
RPM Top Singles number-one singles