When You've Gotta Go

"When You've Gotta Go" was written by Lynsey de Paul (credited to her birth name, Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker. It was recorded by Solomon King at 10cc's Strawberry Studios and released as a single in 1972. The single was a chart hit in Australia, and also spent four weeks in the Dutch "Tipparade". The song was covered by German artist and producer Frank Farian in 1973 as "Was kann schöner sein", with German lyrics by Fred Jay. The song was featured on the 2009 compilation album, Frank Farian – Das beste aus 40 Jahren Hitparade. The duo Wyn Hoop & Andrea Horn also recorded "Was kann schöner sein" and released it as a single in Austria. A Finnish version of the song entitled "Kun Mentävä On" by the artist Danny was released as the B-side to his single "Yksinäinen Ilta" as well as the title track on his 1973 album. The song was also recorded and released as a single by Spanish group Los Albas in 1972.