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, written by Paul Chiten and Sue Sheridan. It was originally recorded by the female vocal trio Lewis (featuring Dee, Shirley and

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, later known as Lewis Sisters), released a month before the Five Star version as the

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to their single "If the Love Fits", and it was also featured in the 1986 film ''

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''. Five Star's version was released as the lead single from their second album, '' Silk & Steel'', in April 1986. The song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and gave the group their highest-charting hit in the United States, reaching number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and number seven on the ''

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Music video

The video features the band making a human clock, with all five members becoming the "hands" of the clock. The band's car also supposedly breaks down, and are late for a concert. The traffic lights change from "Wait" to "Can't Wait" to reflect the song's title.

Track listings

7-inch single # "Can't Wait Another Minute" # "Don't You Know I Love It" UK and US 12-inch single # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (extended version) – 7:13 # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (dub mix) – 4:55 # "Don’t You Know I Love It" – 3:56 US 12-inch single # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (M & M remix version) – 8:40 # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (7" remix version) – 5:17 # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (M Groove mix version) – 5:17 # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (Street Groove mix version) – 5:25 # "Can't Wait Another Minute" (Another Minute of Breakdown) – 2:50

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 1986 singles 1986 songs RCA Records singles Five Star songs Song recordings produced by Richard James Burgess