"Way Down Now" is a song by British musical group

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chart, and peaked at No. 10 in the Netherlands.

Formats and track listings

All songs were written by Karl Wallinger except where noted. European 7-inch single (113 381) # "Way Down Now" – 3:49 # "Nature Girl" – 4:59 European maxi-CD single (663 381) # "Way Down Now" – 3:49 # "You're All Invited to the Party" – 4:30 # "

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)" – 2:28 # "Nature Girl" – 4:59

Charts

Weekly charts

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References

External links

* 1990 singles 1990 songs Chrysalis Records singles Ensign Records singles Songs written by Karl Wallinger World Party songs {{1990s-rock-song-stub