Way of the World (Max Q song) explained

"Way of the World" is a song by Australian band Max Q, released in August 1989 as the band's debut and lead single from their debut self-titled album (1989). The song reached number eight in Australia, number five in New Zealand, and number six on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990, the song was nominated for two awards: Single of the Year and Breakthrough Artist – Single.^[1]

Track listings

• 7-inch

1. "Way of the World" – 4:08
2. "Zero 2 0" (Todd Terry mix) – 4:20

• 12-inch and CD

1. "Way of the World" (12-inch mix) – 4:37
2. "Way of the World" (7-inch mix) – 4:08
3. "Zero 2 0" (Todd Terry mix) – 4:20
4. "Ghost of the Year (Todd Terry mix) – 4:23

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[2]	44
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[3]	6

Year-end charts

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Australia	28 August 1989		CBS	[5]
United Kingdom	18 September 1989		Mercury	[6]
Japan	25 March 1990	Mini-CD	Alfa	[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners by Year 1990. ARIA. 2 January 2019.
2. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. 28 October 1989. subscription. 15 August 2023.
3. Alternative Airplay. Billboard. 7 October 1989. subscription. 26 December 2023.
4. Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia. pdf. 180.
5. Web site: Australian Music Report No 787 – 28 August 1989 > Singles: New Releases. Australian Music Report. Imgur. 19 January 2019.
6. New Singles. Music Week. 36. 16 September 1989.
7. Web site: ウェイ・オブ・ザ・ワールド マックスQ. Way of the World Max Q. Oricon. ja. 6 September 2023.