"Satisfaction" is a song by American singer

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, released as the fourth and final single from her third studio album, ''

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'' (1984). The song's music was written by Bernd Dietrich, Gerd Grabowski and Engelbert Simons, and the English lyrics were written by

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. It was produced by

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and Robbie Buchanan.

Release

"Satisfaction" was released as a single in November 1984 in both Europe and the US. Unlike Europe, it did not receive a full commercial release in the US, but was issued on 12-inch vinyl for the benefit of the dance club scene. The song had been attracting club play and album play as early as August 1984. A commercial release was not necessary as "

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", another track from ''Self Control'', was given such a release in the US in October 1984 for the top 40 market and pop radio. "Satisfaction" peaked at number 24 on ''

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'' Hot Dance/Disco chart in January 1985.

Critical reception

Upon its release as a single, ''

'' described "Satisfaction" as a "disco tune that's more straightforward and percussive than her concurrent pop charter 'Ti Amo'".

Track listings

*7-inch single (Europe) #"Satisfaction" – 3:40 #"If You Loved Me" – 3:15 *12-inch single (US) #"Satisfaction" (Vocal/Extended Version) – 5:56 #"

" (Vocal/LP Version) – 4:18 *12-inch promotional single (US) #"Satisfaction" (Vocal/Extended Version) – 5:56 #"Satisfaction" (Vocal/LP Version) – 3:56 *12-inch single (Europe) #"Satisfaction" (Special Dance Mix) – 5:56 #"If You Loved Me" – 3:15

Personnel

Production * Jack White – production ("Satisfaction", "If You Loved Me", "Ti Amo"), arrangement ("Satisfaction", "Ti Amo") * Robbie Buchanan – production ("Satisfaction", "If You Loved Me", "Ti Amo"), arrangement ("Satisfaction", "Ti Amo")

Charts

References

{{Authority control 1984 singles 1984 songs Atlantic Records singles Eurodisco songs Laura Branigan songs Songs written by Diane Warren Songs written by Mark Spiro