Livin' in the Light
"Livin' in the Light" | ||||
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Single by Caron Wheeler | ||||
from the album UK Blak | ||||
Released | 27 August 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Genre | Electronica, soul | |||
Length | 5:44 (Original Version) 4:55 (Remix Version) | |||
Label | EMI | |||
Songwriter(s) | Caron Wheeler, N. P. Hail | |||
Producer(s) | Caron Wheeler, Afrika Baby Bam, Blacksmith | |||
Caron Wheeler singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Livin' in the Light" on YouTube |
"Livin' in the Light" is a song by British singer-songwriter Caron Wheeler, released in August 1990 as the first single from her debut solo album,
Background
Critical reception
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Music video
A music video was shot for both the original version and the remix version of the song. The video for the original version of song features Wheeler performing the song in close-up frame shots. The imagery of the video showcases many African people in a new surrounding. As they learning to adapt to the new surrounding, many of them are shown on a beach with the sun shining on them. The video also features many different men in the water. Wheeler is also shown wearing a traditional reddish-orange outfit. The video for the remix version of the song features a similar video with the same settings and imagery.
Formats and track listings
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Charts
Chart (1990/91) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[8] | 112 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] | 31 |
Europe ( Eurochart Hot 100)[10]
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38 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[11] | 11 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] | 26 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 43 |
14 | |
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard )
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1 |
West Germany ( Official German Charts )
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46 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "UK Charts > Caron Wheeler". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 278.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 619.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Caron Wheeler – UK Blak". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- Milwaukee Journal(18 Nov 1990).
- ^ Coleman, Bill (25 August 1990). "Single Reviews: New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 87. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Mueller, Andrew (1 September 1990). "Singles". Melody Maker. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Bubbling DownUnder Week commencing 10 December 1990". www.bubblingdownunder.com. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "Caron Wheeler – Livin' In The Light" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 22 September 1990. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Caron Wheeler" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "Caron Wheeler – Livin In The Light" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Caron Wheeler – Livin' In The Light". Top 40 Singles.