ISWC · Musical Work

T-900245174-3

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

32 recordings

Last verified: July 2, 2026

The ISWC for “I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING” is T-900245174-3. ISWCs are ISO 15707 identifiers managed by CISAC; they identify the underlying song — its melody, lyrics, and arrangement — rather than any single recording. One composition can have many recordings (ISRCs). This work has 32 known recordings (ISRCs) indexed on Credits.fm.

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TPrefix

900245174Work number

3Check digit

Prefix:: "T" = musical work; "W" = work in progress.
Work number:: 9-digit unique work number assigned by CISAC.
Check digit:: ISO 7064 Mod 11-2 check digit that validates the rest of the code.

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ISRC32 recordings

ISWCI KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

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Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00010764709 00037915761 00125266882 00071987147 00503659557 00133767271 00086212090

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 8189 4122 0000 0000 9967 9279 0000 0001 1030 3150

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What is ISWC T-900245174-3?

T-900245174-3 is an International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) that uniquely identifies the musical composition “I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING”. ISWCs are defined by ISO 15707 and managed by CISAC. Unlike ISRCs which identify recordings, an ISWC identifies the underlying song — the melody, lyrics, and arrangement.

This work has 32 recordings (ISRCs) associated with it. Each recording represents a distinct version — such as the original, a remix, a live performance, or a cover — that shares the same underlying composition.

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ISWC · Musical Work

T-900245174-3

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

32 recordings

Last verified: July 2, 2026

Format

TPrefix

900245174Work number

3Check digit

Prefix:: "T" = musical work; "W" = work in progress.
Work number:: 9-digit unique work number assigned by CISAC.
Check digit:: ISO 7064 Mod 11-2 check digit that validates the rest of the code.

Credit Chain

ISRC32 recordings

ISWCI KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

What other identifiers does this connect to?

Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00010764709 00037915761 00125266882 00071987147 00503659557 00133767271 00086212090

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 8189 4122 0000 0000 9967 9279 0000 0001 1030 3150

Which releases contain this work? (5)

Ballads

Bryan Adams

0498823655211998-01-01

A Deeper Love (Sing the Hits of Aretha Franklin) [Karaoke Version]

Hit Tunes Karaoke

76401629739842014-05-12

Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

George Michael

48933910096242004-01-01

Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

George Michael

49880107381291998-01-01

Housework Songs II

Various Artists

50999506380242007-01-01

Recordings (32)

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

Unknown Artist

DEBL60864767

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

Unknown Artist

DESN31312114

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

Unknown Artist

NLHR51136638

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

Ladies of Soul, Brown Hill

NLXV41400019

On release:Live at the Ziggodome(5414939707971)Live at the Ziggo Dome(5414939677120)

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

Unknown Artist

UKU6V2000536

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING

Unknown Artist

USHM91940434

Hot for You

Viola Wills

US4G30801181

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

GBBBM8602006

On release:The Power of the 80s(00600753727775)Ballads(049882365521)The Duets Album(0600753684641)Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael(074646963524)Forever(077778103820)Aretha(078221844215)Aretha(078221844222)Greatest Hits (1980-1994)(078221872225)Billboard Top Hits: 1987(081227164225)Aretha’s Best(081227429522)The Very Best of Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Together(081227972202)Aretha(4007192080205)Aretha(4007192580200)Aretha(4007192588831)United Together: Greatest Hits 80's & 90's(4010427201214)Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael(4893391009624)Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael(4988010738129)Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets With the Queen(4988017655986)Aretha(4988017656020)101 Number Ones(5099940446325)

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)

Michael McDonald

GBUM70800558

On release:Soul Speak(4988031401064)Soul Speak(602517624139)

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USAR11900061

On release:The Power of the 80s(00600753727775)Ballads(049882365521)101 Number Ones(05099940446356)The Duets Album(0600753684641)Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael(074646963524)Forever(077778103820)Aretha(078221844215)Aretha(078221844222)Greatest Hits (1980-1994)(078221872225)Billboard Top Hits: 1987(081227164225)Aretha’s Best(081227429522)The Very Best of Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Together(081227972202)Aretha(4007192080205)Aretha(4007192580200)Aretha(4007192588831)United Together: Greatest Hits 80's & 90's(4010427201214)Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael(4893391009624)Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael(4988010738129)Jewels in the Crown: All-Star Duets With the Queen(4988017655986)Aretha(4988017656020)

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USAR18600111

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USAR19800123

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USAT20801298

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME)

Unknown Artist

CAM460405028

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME)

Unknown Artist

DELJ81822025

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) (ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN)

Unknown Artist

DELJ81472181

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) (percapella)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USRC11402491

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) [ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL]

Unknown Artist

FR6V80535465

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING FOR ME

Unknown Artist

AUAB01400352

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING FOR ME

Unknown Artist

AUXN22329501

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING FOR ME

Unknown Artist

USQWA1266824

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING FOR ME (ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL)

Unknown Artist

DEBL60746369

Where Were You

Marcia Griffiths

GB5KW1601674

On release:Essential Artist Collection(4050538876161)

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) (edited remix)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USRC11402490

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) (extended remix)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

GBARL1000172

On release:Dance Classics: Pop Edition, Vol. 12(0600753444528)I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)(5099765025361)Aretha(810736021411)Blank & Jones Present So80s (SoEighties) 8(814281010289)Aretha(886445254365)Kult! Präsentiert Funky Dance Grooves: The Long Versions(888751087828)

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) (extended remix)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USRC11402492

On release:Dance Classics: Pop Edition, Vol. 12(0600753444528)

I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me) (instrumental)

Aretha Franklin, George Michael

USRC11402489

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) (MADE POPULAR BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL) [KARAOKE VERSION]

Unknown Artist

USSYS1011991

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) (ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL) - KARAOKE VERSION

Unknown Artist

DELJ81472190

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) [ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL] - KARAOKE VERSION

Unknown Artist

CH6540868367

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (FOR ME) [ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN] - KARAOKE VERSION

HIT TUNES KARAOKE

CH6540868351

On release:A Deeper Love (Sing the Hits of Aretha Franklin) [Karaoke Version](7640162973984)

I KNEW YOU WERE WAITING (KARAOKE VERSION) - ORIGINALLY PERFORMED BY ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE MICHAEL

Unknown Artist

DEBL60678262

MLC Song Code

I57017

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