Whatcha Gonna Do?

Pablo Cruise

About Whatcha Gonna Do?

"Whatcha Gonna Do?" is a song by American rock group Pablo Cruise, from their album A Place in the Sun in 1977. It was released as a single and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard ranked it as the No. 16 song of 1977. In Canada, "Whatcha Gonna Do?" reached number one on the pop singles chart. It is ranked as the 24th biggest Canadian hit of 1977.


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1977
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Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone
Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone

So you're having trouble with your romance
Well you better check it out before it goes
'Cause you may not be seein' 
Things just the way you should
And you don't recognize what everybody knows

Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone
Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone

And all at once you're ready to hang it up
'Cause things didn't turn out the way you planned
And all your friends they're calling you a fool
'Cause you don't know a good thing 
When you got it in your hands

Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone
Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone

And all at once you're ready to hang it up
'Cause things didn't turn out the way you planned
And all your friends they're calling you a fool
'Cause you don't know a good thing 
When you got it in your hands

Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone
Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye
Whatcha gonna do when she is gone

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Pablo Cruise

Pablo Cruise is a pop/rock band currently composed of David Jenkins (guitar and vocals), Cory Lerios (keyboards and vocals), Steve Price (drums) and Larry Antonino (bass and vocals). Formed in 1973, the band released eight studio albums over the next decade, during which time four singles reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The group underwent several personnel changes and split up in 1986. The original lineup - Jenkins, Lerios, Price and Bud Cockrell - reunited in 2004. more »

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Written by: CORY CHARLES LERIOS, DAVID MICHAEL JENKINS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Whatcha Gonna Do?" is a popular song from the late 1970s. It was released by the rock band Pablo Cruise in May 1977.
Chart Success
It became a major hit for the band. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 2 on the Easy Listening chart, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
Album Accompaniment
The song appeared on Pablo Cruise's fourth studio album, "A Place In The Sun", which also became a commercial success.
Band Membership
The band members who performed on "Whatcha Gonna Do?" include David Jenkins (vocals), Cory Lerios (keyboard), Steve Price (drums), and Bud Cockrell (bass).
Genre Classification
This song is generally classified as Soft Rock or West Coast Rock, and it was very typical of the band's distinctive smooth style.
Songwriter Credits
The song was a collaborative effort by the band members Cory Lerios and David Jenkins.
Noteworthy Recognition
"Whatcha Gonna Do?" is perhaps the best-known song by Pablo Cruise and is regularly played on classic hit radio stations.
Band's Name Origin
The band name, Pablo Cruise, has a unique meaning. It’s a personification of a concept that the band members thought would be fun—an escaping from one's worries to a place where you can relax and not think about the stresses of daily life.
Unique Song Feature
The song features a notable instrumental breakdown, characterized by a memorable piano riff that occurs following the chorus.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists over the years due to its popularity, highlighting its influence and relevance in pop culture.
Connection to Sports
The song has also been used many times in sports events. For instance, it was often played at San Francisco Giants (MLB team) games whenever closer Robb Nen was called into the game.
Soundtrack Inclusion
The track has been included in the soundtrack of several films and TV shows, underscoring its persistent appeal across the decades.

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