This Woman's Work

b/w Be Kind To My Mistakes

+ I'm Still Waiting


This Woman's Work (UK) front

(front)

This Woman's Work (UK) rear

(rear)

Country: UK
Label/Number: EMI 12EM 119
Release date: November 20, 1989
Chronology: Kate's 7th UK 12" single (the 2nd from The Sensual World), with her 25th & 26th non-LP tracks.
Cover photo by John Carder Bush
This Woman's Work Lyrics
What it's about: Being forced to suddenly confront reality and adulthood in times of crisis. The track was written for the John Hughes film, She's Having A Baby; specifically, the part where "Jake" (Kevin Bacon) learns his wife's life is in danger.
Running time: 3:33 (single mix)
Be Kind To My Mistakes Lyrics
What it's about: A woman asks for understanding as she tentatively explores a new relationship. The track was written for the Nicholas Roeg film, Castaway.
Running time: 3:03 (edited remix)
I'm Still Waiting Lyrics
What it's about: A woman remains ever hopeful her estranged lover will return to her.
Running time: 4:25
Etc: Originally released on the She's Having A Baby soundtrack in 1988, This Woman's Work was the first track to be completed for the new album. Del Palmer convinced Kate to add it to The Sensual World.
Etc2: Be Kind To My Mistakes was originally released on the Castaway soundtrack in 1987, so technically, it's not really a non-LP track. But it's not easy to find, and the version that appears on this single is quite different, so I've included it on my Non-LP/CD list.

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