Until the Time Is Through

"Until the Time Is Through" is the sixth single from English boy band Five from their self-titled debut album (1998). Written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson and produced by Martin and Kristian Lundin, the ballad was released on 16 November 1998, reaching number two in the United Kingdom and Spain, number three in Ireland, and number eight in Australia. The single, remixed by Steve Mac with additional string orchestration from Richard Niles, features both Ritchie Neville and Scott Robinson on lead vocals, whereas the international and US album versions feature vocals solely from Robinson.

Music video

The official music video, filmed at Mentmore Towers, was directed by Max and Dania. It was made for the radio edit version of the song.

Track listings

• UK and Irish CD1

1. "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11
2. "Five Megamix" – 5:46
3. Exclusive interview (part 1) – 4:44

• UK and Irish CD2

1. "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11
2. "Stop Pushing Me" – 3:10
3. Exclusive interview (part 2) – 5:06

• UK cassette single

1. "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11
2. "Five Megamix" – 5:46
3. Exclusive Christmas message – 0:30

• European CD single

1. "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11
2. "Five Megamix" – 5:46

• Australian CD single

1. "Until the Time Is Through" (radio edit) – 4:11
2. "Stop Pushing Me" – 3:10
3. "Five Megamix" – 5:46
4. Exclusive interview – 6:39

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the single's liner notes.

Studio

• Recorded at Cheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)

Personnel

• Max Martin – writing, production
• Andreas Carlsson – writing
• Kristian Lundin – production
• Steve Mac – remix, additional production
• Richard Niles – string orchestration
• Aliway (Ali Tennant and James Hector) – backing vocals
• Yvonne John Lewis – backing vocals
• Chris Laws – remix engineering
• Robin Sellars – remix engineering

Charts

Certifications and sales

Release history