Romantic World

"Romantic World" is a 1990 song recorded by American singer Dana Dawson. Written by Romano Musumarra and Porter Carroll, it was released in December 1990 as the lead single from the album Paris New York and Me, on which it appears as the first track. It was very successful in France, becoming Dawson's first top five in France and her biggest hit in the country.

"Romantic World"
Single by Dana Dawson
from the album Paris New York and Me
B-side	"Everytime"
Released	December 1990
Recorded	1990
Genre	Pop
Length	4:10
Label	CBS
Songwriter(s)	Romano Musumarra, Porter Carroll
Producer(s)	Romano Musumarra
Dana Dawson singles chronology
"Ready to Follow You" (1988) "Romantic World" (1990) "Tell Me Bonita" (1991)

In France, "Romantic World" debuted at number 43 on the chart edition of 22 December 1990, but fell of the top 50 two weeks later. Then it re-entered the chart at number 45 and climbed quickly, reaching a peak of number four in its 13th week of presence. It totalled 15 weeks in the top ten and fell off the top 50 after 26 weeks. It achieved Gold status, awarded by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique, the French certificator, for over 400,000 units sold.^[1] It achieved a minor success in Sweden and Belgium (Flanders) where it charted for two and three weeks respectively, and peaked at number 33, and was a commercial failure in Australia where it failed to reach the top 100. On the European Hot 100, it debuted at number 98 on 9 February 1991, peaked at number 21 in its ninth week and remained in the top 100 for 19 weeks.

In 1993, South African singer Brenda Fassie covered the song on her album I Am Not A Bad Girl.

Track listings

CD single^[2]

1. "Romantic World" — 4:10
2. "Everytime" — 4:42

CD maxi^[3]

1. "Romantic World" — 4:10
2. "Romantic World" (alo alo mix) — 5:03
3. "Everytime" — 4:44

7" single^[4][5]

1. "Romantic World" — 4:10
2. "Everytime" — 4:42

12" maxi - Europe^[6]

1. "Romantic World" — 5:50
2. "Romantic World" (instrumental version) — 4:10
3. "Everytime" — 4:42

12" maxi - Australia^[7]

1. "Romantic World" — 4:45
2. "Romantic World" (instrumental version) — 4:43
3. "Romantic World" (extended version) — 5:50

Charts and sales

Weekly charts Chart (1990-1991) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[8] 113 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 33 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[10] 21 France (SNEP)[11] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 33

Year-end charts Chart (1991) Position Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[13] 91 Certifications Certifications for "Romantic World" Region Certification Certified units/sales France (SNEP)[1] Gold 400,000* * Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
Spain	1990	Promotional 7" single[14]	CBS
Europe		CD single[2]
		CD maxi[3]
		7" single[5]
		12" maxi[6]
Australia		12" maxi[7]	Columbia

References

1. "InfoDisc : Les Certifications Officielles d'un Artiste (Depuis 1973)". infodisc.fr (in French). Retrieved 18 October 2019.. Select "Dana Dawson" from the drop-down menu and click "OK".
2. "Romantic World" at Discogs, CD single France (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).
3. "Romantic World" at Discogs, CD maxi France (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).
4. "Romantic World" at Discogs, 7" single France (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).
5. "Romantic World" at Discogs, 7" single Europe (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).
6. "Romantic World" at Discogs, 12" maxi Europe (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).
7. "Romantic World" at Discogs, 12" maxi Australia (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).
8. "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 7 March 2017". Imgur.com. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
9. "Dana Dawson – Romantic World" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
10. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 14. 6 April 1991. p. 37. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
11. "Dana Dawson – Romantic World" (in French). Les classement single.
12. "Dana Dawson – Romantic World". Singles Top 100.
13. "Eurochart Hot 100 1991" (pdf). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 51–52. 21 December 1991. p. 21. Retrieved 30 August 2021 – via World Radio History.
14. "Romantic World" at Discogs, 7" single promo Spain (Dana Dawson – "Romantic World") (accessdate: 30 August 2021).