Colour the World
"Colour the World" is a song by German production group Sash! featuring Nigerian-Swedish recording artist and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in 1999 via Mighty, Club Tools, and Multiply Records as the fourth and final single from the group's second studio album, Life Goes On (1998). It was successful in a number of European countries and reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
"Colour the World" | ||||
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Single by Sash! featuring Dr. Alban | ||||
from the album Life Goes On | ||||
Released | 1999 | |||
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Length | 3:35 | |||
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Sash! singles chronology | ||||
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"Colour the World" on YouTube | ||||
Dr. Alban singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
A reviewer from Birmingham Evening Mail commented, "Sash has now entered his tribal, luv'ed up phase. Not as good as previous singles but annoyingly catchy."[2]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson; all music is composed by Ralph Kappmaier, Thomas Allison, Sascha Lappessen
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Colour the World" (Single) | 3:35 |
2. | "Colour the World" (Extended Mix) | 6:00 |
3. | "Colour the World" (Dario G. Remix) | 4:02 |
4. | "Colour the World" (ATB Remix) | 5:51 |
5. | "Colour the World" (DJ Delicious Remix) | 6:52 |
6. | "Colour the World" (Dale Cooper & Vincent Price Remix) | 6:19 |
Total length: | 32:39 |
Credits
- Design – Michael Kowalkowski[3]
- Lyrics – Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson
- Mastering – J. Quincy Kramer
- Music – Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson
- Producer – Sash!, Tokapi
- Vocals – Dr. Alban
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Lazy Monkeys version
"Colour the World" | |
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Single by Lazy Monkeys | |
Released | 11 August 2009 |
Recorded | 2008 |
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Label | YAWA Recordings GmbH |
Songwriter(s) | Ralf Kappmeier Sascha Lappessen Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke Alban Nwapa |
In 2009, the group Lazy Monkeys released a cover version of the song.[15][16]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke; all music is composed by Ralph Kappmaier, Thomas Allison, Sascha Lappessen
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Colour the World" (Sample Rippers Remix) | 4:59 |
2. | "Colour the World" (Phunk Foundation Remix Edit) | 3:40 |
3. | "Colour the World" (Phunk Foundation Remix) | 6:03 |
4. | "Colour the World" (Sample Rippers Radio Edit) | 3:10 |
5. | "Colour the World" (De-Grees Radio Edit) | 3:09 |
6. | "Colour the World" (De-Grees Remix) | 4:43 |
Total length: | 25:47 |
Other versions
References
- "Official UK chart position". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- "Single of the Week". Birmingham Evening Mail. 16 March 1999. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- "Sash! — Colour The World". discogs.com. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 10 April 1999. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Sash!". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 227. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- "Sash! with Dr. Alban – Colour the World" (in French). Les classement single.
- "Sash! with Dr. Alban – Colour the World" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- "Sash! with Special Appearance Of Dr. Alban – Colour the World" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- "Sash! with Dr. Alban – Colour the World" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- "Sash! with Dr. Alban – Colour the World". Singles Top 100.
- "Sash! with Dr. Alban – Colour the World". Swiss Singles Chart.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 1999" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on 22 January 2005.
- "'Colour the World' van Lazy Monkeys". 11 August 2009.
- "Colour the World". Spotify. 11 August 2009.
- "Colour the World (Christmas Edit)". YouTube.
- "Sash! Feat Dr Alban - Colour the World (2020 X-Mas Edit)". YouTube.