First Time (Robin Beck song)
"First Time" | ||||
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Metronome | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Gavin Spencer, Tom Anthony, Terry Boyle | |||
Producer(s) | Gavin Spencer, Tom Anthony | |||
Robin Beck singles chronology | ||||
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"First Time" is a song by American singer
Critical reception
Bill Coleman from
Music video
There were two (completely different) professionally filmed
Track listings
7-inch single[8]
- "First Time" – 3:17
- "First Time" (instrumental) – 3:18
- "First Time" (remix) – 3:18
- "First Time" (7-inch version) – 3:17
- "First Time" (instrumental) – 3:18
Cassette single[11]
- "First Time" – 3:18
- "Sleeping with the Enemy" – 3:35
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France ( SNEP)[38]
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Silver | 200,000* |
Germany (BVMI)[39] | Platinum | 500,000^ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[40] | Gold | 25,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[41] | Silver | 250,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Cover versions
The song was covered in a Spanish version for the Latin American Coca-Cola campaign by Mexican singer Rocío Banquells, under the title Primera Vez, released on her album En El Alambre.
In 1999, Polish singer Kasia Kowalska recorded a Polish-language version of the song for the Polish Coca-Cola campaign, under the title "Chcę zatrzymać ten czas". Polish singer Margaret also recorded her version of the song titled "Smak radości" for Polish Coca-Cola commercial.[42] It was released for digital download on April 16, 2015.[43]
Unique version
In 2003, the song was covered by Unique which achieved minor success in Switzerland.
Track listing
CD maxi
- "First Time" (radio edit djs@work RMX) — 3:12
- "First Time" (video mix free power mix) — 3:48
- "First Time" (club mix Patrick Bnton RMX) — 6:38
- "First Time" (Ibiza groove mix zero G RMX) — 5:48
- "First Time" (trance club mix Unique & toxic RMX) — 7:31
- "First Time" (extended mix djs@work RMX) — 6:52
- "First Time" (extended mix free power 4 hypnotic) — 6:35
Charts
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[44] | 61 |
Sunblock version
In 2006,
Charts
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[45] | 46 |
Finland ( Suomen virallinen lista)[46]
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6 |
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[47] | 33 |
Ireland (IRMA)[20] | 10 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[48] | 28 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[49] | 48 |
Scotland (OCC)[50] | 3 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[51] | 32 |
9 | |
UK Dance (OCC)[53] | 7 |
See also
- I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony), which also came to prominence via a Coca-Cola TV commercial
References
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- ^ https://www.discogs.com/master/175751-Robin-Beck-First-Time . Discogs.
- ^ Coleman, Bill (February 3, 1990). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 85. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Beck, Robin (January 2009). "Interview with Robin Beck" (Interview). Interviewed by Brian Rademacher. RockEyez.com. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ Coleman, Bill (February 3, 1990). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 85. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Robin Beck - The First Time". YouTube. January 5, 2009. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ First Time (UK 7-inch single vinyl disc). Robin Beck. Mercury Records. 1988. MER 270, 870 620-7.
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