"Tied Up" is a song recorded by English-born Australian singer

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for her second greatest hits album ''

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'' (1982). Written by John Farrar and

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, and produced by the former, the song was the second

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released from the album, following "

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". "Tied Up" reached number 38 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also features Tom Scott on horns, who also was the opening act for Newton-John's 1982

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. Ritenour also recorded the song for his 1982 album ''Rit 2'', with

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performing vocals.

Charts

References

1983 singles Olivia Newton-John songs MCA Records singles Songs written by John Farrar Song recordings produced by John Farrar Songs written by Lee Ritenour {{1980s-single-stub