Twist in my sobriety - Tanita Tikaram

Tanita Tikaram achieved an international breakthrough with the song 'Twist in My Sobriety' in 1988. Taken from her debut album 'Ancient heart', this self-penned song was immediately recognised as something special. The single peaked at number 22 in the UK, number 23 in the Netherlands, number 2 in Germany and Austria and number 6 in Switzerland, Norway and France.

The first line of the song, 'All God's children need travelling shoes' is the title of a book by writer/poet Maya Angelou. The song was covered by Liza Minelli in 1989. Other covers were made by Italian disco singer George Aaron, Chinese singer Chyi Yu and death metal band Cynicism.

My collection: 7" single no. 673

Found: Free Record Shop, Den Haag, October 28, 1988

Cost: 6 guilders

Tracks: 'Twist in my sobriety (edit)' / 'Friends'