Deeper Shade of Blue
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"Deeper Shade of Blue" is a song by British
group Steps, released as the band's ninth single. The song is an uptempo pop song about the darker side of life and an attempt to break free. It was the fifth song to be released from the group's second album Steptacular
. The song was initially recorded by Tina Cousins
but, aside from a few promotional 12" records, her version remains unreleased.
The first two verses are performed by H and Claire, respectively, whilst Lisa performs the middle 8, whilst being backed by the remaining members. The chorus features all five voices. In October 2011 following the reformation of the band they peformed the track on Lorraine Kelly
and Loose Women
.
for the dance sequences and each transforming into a darker alter-ego during the video. The alter-egos are to show the darker side of life that the song talks about.
United Kingdom
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group Steps, released as the band's ninth single. The song is an uptempo pop song about the darker side of life and an attempt to break free. It was the fifth song to be released from the group's second album Steptacular
Steptacular
Steptacular is the second studio album by British pop group Steps, released in the United Kingdom on 25 October 1999. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number one, where it remained on the position for three weeks, selling 260,000 copies in the same time frame...
. The song was initially recorded by Tina Cousins
Tina Cousins
Tina Cousins is an English singer-songwriter and former fashion model. She has had five singles in the Top 20 of the UK Singles Chart, both as a solo artist and in collaboration with others. She has also achieved popularity in Australia. She started her career as a model...
but, aside from a few promotional 12" records, her version remains unreleased.
The first two verses are performed by H and Claire, respectively, whilst Lisa performs the middle 8, whilst being backed by the remaining members. The chorus features all five voices. In October 2011 following the reformation of the band they peformed the track on Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly is a Scottish television presenter, journalist and actress, best known as a presenter for TV-am, and later GMTV and ITV Breakfast, on Lorraine.-Early life:...
and Loose Women
Loose Women
Loose Women is a British lunchtime television programme, first broadcast in 1999 on ITV. It consists of a panel of four women who interview celebrities and discuss topical issues, ranging from daily politics and current affairs, to celebrity gossip...
.
Music video
The music video has a futuristic style, with the group wearing blue Latex uniformsLatex clothing
Latex rubber is used in many types of clothing. Rubber has traditionally been used in protective clothing, including gas masks and Wellington boots. Rubber is now generally being replaced in these application by plastics...
for the dance sequences and each transforming into a darker alter-ego during the video. The alter-egos are to show the darker side of life that the song talks about.
UK CD-Maxi Enhanced
- Deeper Shade of Blue [Radio Edit] - 3:45
- Deeper Shade of Blue [W.I.P. Mix] - 6:47
- Deeper Shade of Blue [Sleaze Sisters Anthem Mix] - 7:54
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Video)
Europe CD-Maxi
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Kiss W.I.P. Remix) 3:59
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Radio Edit) 3:45
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (W.I.P. Mix) 6:47
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Sleaze Sisters Anthem Mix) 7:54
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Blockbuster Dirt Blue Klub Mix) 6:49
Europe CD-Single
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Kiss W.I.P. Remix) 3:59
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Radio Edit) 3:45
Remixes
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Sleazesisters Anthem Edit) - featured on "The Last Dance" CD.
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Sleazesisters Anthem Mix)
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Blockbuster Dirty Blue Klub Mix) - appears on European Single
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Blockbuster Dirty Blue Dub Mix)
- Deeper Shade Of Blue (Kiss W.I.P. Remix) - appears on European single
Chart performance
The single entered the charts at #4 and spent one more week in the top ten before falling down the charts. After a total of 9 weeks, the shortest for any Steps single, the song left the top 75.Chart positions
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders) | 36 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
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| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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