That Word (L.O.V.E.)

"That Word (L.O.V.E)" is a song by Australian pop group, the Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines. It is written by the band's Bryon Jones, his brother Jonathan Jones and Raymond Medhurst with Rashad Smith. It was released in April 1992 as the second single from their second studio album, Form 1 Planet (July 1992). The single peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and number 5 on the New Zealand charts, which are the group's highest position in each market.

"That Word (L.O.V.E)"
Single by The Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines
from the album Form 1 Planet
ReleasedApril 1992 (1992-04)
Recorded1991
Genre
Length3:51
LabelFestival Mushroom
Songwriter(s)
  • Rashad Smith
  • Bryon Jones
  • Jonathan Jones
  • Raymond Medhurst
Producer(s)
The Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines singles chronology
"Ain't No Sunshine"
(1991)		 "That Word (L.O.V.E)"
(1992)		 "It's Not Over"
(1992)

Background

In 1991 the Rockmelons were joined by lead vocalist, Deni Hines, to record three tracks for their second studio album, Form 1 Planet (July 1992).[1][2][3] The group's line-up was Bryon Jones on keyboards, bass guitar and backing vocals; his brother Jonathon Jones on keyboards, guitar and drums; and Raymond Medhurst on keyboards.[1][2][3]

"That Word (L.O.V.E)" was their second single with Hines and was released in April 1992.[1][2][3] It was co-written by the group's members with Rashad Smith,[4] and co-produced by Donovan Germain and the band.[3] It peaked at number 4 on the Australian charts and number 5 on the New Zealand charts, which are the group's highest position in each market.

Track listing

All tracks written by Rashad Smith, Bryon Jones, Jonathan Jones and Raymond Medhurst.[4]

7" single Mushroom (K11097)
  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" – 3:51
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Extended Toasted Mix) – 4:39
12" single/CD single Mushroom (X14353/D11097)[5]
  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" – 3:51
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Extended Toasted Mix) – 4:39
  3. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Penthouse of Joy Mix) – 4:28
CD Maxi Mushroom (74321 18853 2) (United Kingdom)
  1. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Toasted) – 4:11
  2. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Untoasted) – 3:52
  3. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (New York Radio Mix) – 4:16
  4. "That Word (L.O.V.E.)" (Mafia & Fluxy Mix) – 4:12

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 4
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] 5

Year-end charts
Chart (1992) Position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 26
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 13

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[10] Gold 35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] Gold 5,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. McFarlane, Ian (2017). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Rockmelons'". The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Jenkins, Jeff (Foreword) (2nd ed.). Gisborne, VIC: Third Stone Press. p. 402. ISBN 978-0-9953856-0-3.
  2. Nimmervoll, Ed. "Rockmelons". Howlspace. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 January 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  3. Holmgren, Magnus; Dale, Vincent. "Rockmelons". hem2.passagen.se. Australian Rock Database (Magnus Holmgren). Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  4. "'That Word Love' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 27 November 2018. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'
  5. "The Rockmelons 'That Word LOVE'". Discogs. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  6. "Australian-charts.com – Rockmelons – That Word (L.O.V.E.)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  7. "Charts.nz – Rockmelons – That Word (L.O.V.E.)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  8. "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 50 Singles 1992". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  9. "End of Year Charts 1992". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  10. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia’s Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 237.
  11. "New Zealand single certifications – Rockmelons – That Word (L.O.V.E.)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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