Wannagirl

"Wannagirl" is a song originally recorded by Trey Lorenz. Also known as "Wanna Girl". Lorenz' rendition had been released in 1992^[1] as a B-side on the European versions of his single, "Someone to Hold."

"Wanna Girl"
Song by Trey Lorenz
A-side	"Someone to Hold"
Released	August 1992[1]
Label	Epic[1]
Trey Lorenz singles chronology
"Wanna Girl" (1992) "Photograph of Mary" (1993)

Jeremy Jordan cover

"Wannagirl"
Single by Jeremy Jordan
from the album Try My Love
A-side	"The Right Kind of Love"
Released	24 April 1993[2]
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	3:59
Label	Giant Records
Songwriter(s)	Keith Thomas, Tony Haynes
Producer(s)	Keith Thomas[3]
Jeremy Jordan singles chronology
"The Right Kind of Love" (1992) "Wannagirl" (1993) "Try My Love" (1993)
Music video
"Wannagirl" on YouTube

"Wannagirl" was covered by Jeremy Jordan and released in the spring of 1993. It was the follow-up single from his debut album Try My Love on Giant Records.^[3] It was co-written by Keith Thomas,^[3] who produced both versions.

Jordan's version of "Wannagirl" became an international hit, peaking in the US at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100^[4] and #25 on Cash Box.^[5]

Background harmonies were retained from the original recording, but vocals were added by Audrey Wheeler, Chris Rodriguez, Cindy Mizelle and Emanuel Officer as well as some from Lorenz. Both versions are almost identical from a production standpoint, but the newer version features an extra breakdown and a different vocal arrangement starting at the 3:15 mark.

A music video was released to promote the song. It received play on MTV, ranking at number 44 on the channel's most-played videos listing for the week ending May 9, 1993.^[6]

In Japan, the single was released as a double A-side single with "The Right Kind of Love".

Track listing

US maxi-single^[7]

1. Wannagirl (Preferredgirl Mix) 3:59
2. Wannagirl (Streetgirl Mix) 6:06
3. Wannagirl (Streetgirl Instrumental) 5:29
4. Wannagirl (A Cappella Mix) 4:31
5. Wannagirl (Album Mix) 4:30

Japan mini single

1. Wannagirl (Preferredgirl Mix) 3:59
2. The Right Kind of Love (Main Mix) 4:30

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[8]	22
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[9]	42
US Billboard Hot 100[10]	28
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[11]	11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12]	24
US Cash Box Top 100[5]	25