Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'I Can't Wait' by Nu Shooz?

   'I Can't Wait' was written by John Robert Smith, the founder of Nu Shooz.

2. Who are the main members of Nu Shooz?

   Nu Shooz is fronted by the husband-and-wife team of John Smith and Valerie Day.

3. When was the original version of 'I Can't Wait' released?

   The original version of 'I Can't Wait' was released in April 1985 on Poolside Records in Portland.

4. Who remixed 'I Can't Wait' and helped turn it into a hit?

   Dutch producer Peter Slaghuis remixed 'I Can't Wait' and this version became the hit that is widely known.

5. What music video techniques were used for 'I Can't Wait'?

   The music video for 'I Can't Wait' was directed by Jim Blashfield and featured surreal animations with Valerie Day singing at a desk while various oddities passed in and out of the frame.

6. What were some notable chart performances of 'I Can't Wait'?

   The remixed version of 'I Can't Wait' reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and number two in the United Kingdom and West Germany. In Canada, it peaked at number one.