Easy (Sugababes song)
"Easy" | ||||
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Single by Sugababes | ||||
from the album Overloaded: The Singles Collection | ||||
B-side | "Shake It" | |||
Released | 6 November 2006 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:38 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
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Sugababes singles chronology | ||||
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"Easy" is a song by British girl group
Critics praised the lyrics and bass synthesizer of "Easy", although some regarded the song as forgettable in comparison to the group's previous singles. The song peaked at number five on the
Background and release
The Sugababes confirmed in June 2006 that a
Release
"Easy" was released on 6 November 2006,
Composition and lyrics
"Easy" is an uptempo
Buchanan described the song during an interview that was published on the group's official website, saying: "Easy is a very naughty and cheeky song – it’s the most sexy song we’ve ever done. It came about when Orson had an idea for a song. They played it to us – it was just a verse and a bridge and we completely changed the format of the song to make it our own and the result is this incredibly provocative sexy number that we love." She elaborated in a separate interview: "When we started working with the guys from Orson the sound just blew us away – it's completely fresh sounding but at the same time has the same qualities as the biggest songs of our career, so it's perfect for this album!"[8]
Critical reception
"Easy" received mixed reviews from critics. Betty Clarke of
Chart performance
"Easy" entered the
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Easy" was directed by Tim Royes, who directed the video for the group's previous single "Red Dress".[37] It was released on the iTunes Store on 9 October 2006,[38] and was featured on the group's compilation DVD, Overloaded: The Videos Collection, which accompanied the audio versions of the greatest hits album.[39] Berrabah, Buchanan and Range and wore black latex outfits for the video, while Range wore a red wig.[40] The video for "Easy" was filmed in a public toilet at a club in Romford.[22]
The video begins with a scene of red nail polish dripping from a bottle. It then cuts to Buchanan, who is lying and tapping her foot against the floor in her black
Live performances
The Sugababes performed "Easy" in October 2006 at the
Track listings
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Easy" |
| 3:38 | |
2. | "Shake It" |
| 5:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Easy" |
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| 3:38 |
2. | "Easy" (Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Remix) |
| 5:29 | |
3. | "Easy" (Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Instrumental) |
| 5:29 | |
4. | "Hole in the Head" (Live at V Festival) |
| 4:55 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Easy" |
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| 3:38 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Easy" (Ultrabeat Remix) |
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| 5:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Easy" (Brio Alternative Version) |
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| 3:38 |
Notes
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Overloaded: The Singles Collection liner notes.[3]
- Songwriting – Jason Pebworth, George Astasio, Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah
- Production – Brio Taliaferro, Jason Pebworth, George Astasio
- Mixing– Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at Twenty-One Studios, London
- Mixing (assistant) – Richard Edgeler
- Executive producer – Sarah Stennett, Mark Hargreaves
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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