Compared to Nothing
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| "Compared to Nothing" | ||||
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| Promotional single by Jude Cole | ||||
| from the album A View from 3rd Street | ||||
| Released | April 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter | Jude Cole | |||
| Producer | David Tyson | |||
| Jude Cole singles chronology | ||||
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"Compared to Nothing" is a power ballad by Jude Cole. It was released as the ninth track and only promotional single from the studio album A View from 3rd Street in 1991. It was written by Cole and produced by David Tyson. "Compared to Nothing" features Jude Cole performing keyboards.
"Compared to Nothing" peaked at No. 81 on the RPM Top Singles Chart and No. 13 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. It ranked at No. 90 on the year-end chart of the latter.
Lyrics
[edit]"Compared to Nothing" is about the protagonist finding a reason to go on after losing the love of one's life.[1]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Jude Cole.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Compared to Nothing" | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 4:10 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Jude Cole – vocals, guitars, keyboards
- David Tyson – keyboards
- Lee Sklar – bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Pat Mastelotto – percussion
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 81 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[3] | 13 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] | 90 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Compared to Nothing by Jude Cole". Songfacts. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 1528". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 31, 2025. [dead link]
- ↑ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Image 1543". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 31, 2025. [dead link]
- ↑ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Image 1706". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 31, 2025. [dead link]
