"Satisfied" is a song by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx, released as the lead single from his second album, Repeat Offender (1989). It was Marx's second of three consecutive number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and became a top-20 hit in Australia and Canada.

Critical reception

In an ironic review on June 10, 1989, Betty Page, observer of British music newspaper Record Mirror, wondered along with readers why Richard Marx, with all the traits and skills of Bryan Adams, did not become as popular.

Satisfied (Richard Marx song)

Chart performance

"Satisfied" served as the lead single from Richard Marx's second album, Repeat Offender. Heavy radio, video and retail attention led to the single's number-39 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart during the week of May 6, 1989. The single steadily climbed to the top, reaching number one on the week of June 24, 1989.

Satisfied (Richard Marx song)

Track listing

All songs were written by Richard Marx.

Satisfied (Richard Marx song)

US 7-inch and cassette single

"Satisfied" (LP version) – 3:58

"Should've Known Better" (live) – 4:57

Personnel

Richard Marx – lead and backing vocals

C.J. Vanston – keyboards

Bill Payne – Hammond B3 organ

Bruce Gaitsch – guitar

Michael Landau – guitar, guitar solo

Randy Jackson – bass

Mike Baird – drums

Paulinho da Costa – percussion

Cynthia Rhodes – backing vocals

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

External links

1989 singles

1989 songs

Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles

Cashbox number-one singles

EMI Records singles

Richard Marx songs

Songs written by Richard Marx