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"Way of the World" is a song recorded by Australian band Max Q and released in August 1989[1] as the band's debut and lead single from their debut self-titled album (1989).

"Way of the World"
Single by Max Q
from the album Max Q
Released	28 August 1989 (1989-08-28)[1]
Genre	Synth-pop, electronic
Length	4:08
Label	CBS
Songwriter(s)	Ollie Olsen
Producer(s)	Michael Hutchence Ollie Olsen
Max Q singles chronology
"Way of the World" (1989) "Sometimes" (1989)

At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990, the song was nominated for two awards; ARIA Single of the Year and Breakthrough Artist – Single.[2]

Track listing

• 7"

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

• 12"/CD Maxi

1. "Way of the World" (12" Mix) – 4:37
2. "Way of the World" (7" 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 (1989/1990)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[3]	8
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4]	5
UK Singles (OCC)[5]	87

Year-end charts

Chart (1989)	Position
Australia (ARIA)[6]	73

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
Australia	28 August 1989[1]	7", 12", cassette single, CD single	CBS
United Kingdom	25 September 1989		Mercury Records

References

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