Korean Bodega
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"Korean Bodega" is a single
released in 1999, and was the final single taken from Fun Lovin' Criminals
's second album 100% Colombian.
The release of the single was cross-promoted by a electronica
version of the song arranged
by Garbage
, on which singer Shirley Manson
performed a guest vocal for the refrain. The new version was part of a remix
trade between both bands, where Fun Lovin' Criminals remixed Garbage's single "You Look So Fine
" in reciprocation.
on April 26, 1999, and was heavily promoted Garbage's remix, and the fact that Shirley Manson had contributed vocals to the remix. Released on two CD single
s and cassette single
, the Garbage remix featured on two of the formats, while the original album version on one. It charted at #15 on the UK Singles chart
, the most successful single the band had released since "Scooby Snacks" three years earlier.
In the run up the release of Garbage's "You Look So Fine" single on May 24, Mushroom Records
released promotional CDs to radio stations featuring both a radio edit
of "You Look So Fine" and the reworked Fun Lovin' Criminals version. Much of the print ads for "Korean Bodega" pointed out that "You Look So Fine" and the Fun Lovin Criminals remix would be released the next month, and details of Garbage's single was sent out to fans on both artists mailing lists.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
released in 1999, and was the final single taken from Fun Lovin' Criminals
Fun Lovin' Criminals
The Fun Lovin' Criminals is an American alternative hip hop / alternative rock group from New York City. Their musical style is primarily eclectic, covering styles such as hip hop, rock, funk, blues and jazz. Their songs often deal with life in New York City, as well as urban life in general...
's second album 100% Colombian.
The release of the single was cross-promoted by a electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
version of the song arranged
Arrangement
The American Federation of Musicians defines arranging as "the art of preparing and adapting an already written composition for presentation in other than its original form. An arrangement may include reharmonization, paraphrasing, and/or development of a composition, so that it fully represents...
by Garbage
Garbage (band)
Garbage are an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson , Steve Marker and Butch Vig . All four members are involved in songwriting and production...
, on which singer Shirley Manson
Shirley Manson
Shirley Anne Manson is a Scottish recording artist and actress, best known internationally as the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage. For much of her international career Manson commuted between her home city of Edinburgh to the United States to record with Garbage but now lives and...
performed a guest vocal for the refrain. The new version was part of a remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
trade between both bands, where Fun Lovin' Criminals remixed Garbage's single "You Look So Fine
You Look So Fine
"You Look So Fine" is a single released in 1999, and was the final single taken from Garbage's second album Version 2.0, where it was also the closing track...
" in reciprocation.
Single release
"Korean Bodega" was released by Chrysalis RecordsChrysalis Records
Chrysalis Records was a British record label that was created in 1969. The name was both a reference to the pupal stage of a butterfly and a combination of its founders names, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis...
on April 26, 1999, and was heavily promoted Garbage's remix, and the fact that Shirley Manson had contributed vocals to the remix. Released on two CD single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
s and cassette single
Cassette single
A cassette single is a music single in the form of a Compact Cassette.- History :...
, the Garbage remix featured on two of the formats, while the original album version on one. It charted at #15 on the 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 ...
, the most successful single the band had released since "Scooby Snacks" three years earlier.
In the run up the release of Garbage's "You Look So Fine" single on May 24, Mushroom Records
Mushroom Records
Mushroom Records is an Australian recoJrd company formed by Michael Gudinski and Ray Evans in Melbourne in 1972. After its sale in 1998, it merged into Festival Mushroom Records. From 2005 to 2009, it is one of the record labels operated by Warner Bros...
released promotional CDs to radio stations featuring both a radio edit
Radio edit
In music, a radio edit is a modification to make a song more suitable for airplay, whether it be adjusted for length, profanity, subject matter, instrumentation, or form...
of "You Look So Fine" and the reworked Fun Lovin' Criminals version. Much of the print ads for "Korean Bodega" pointed out that "You Look So Fine" and the Fun Lovin Criminals remix would be released the next month, and details of Garbage's single was sent out to fans on both artists mailing lists.
Tracklistings
- UK Cassette single Chrysalis
- "Korean Bodega"
- "Korean Bodega - Aero Mixicana Mix"
- UK CD1 Chrysalis 7243 8 86985 0 4 CDCHSS 5108
- "Korean Bodega - Aero Mixicana Mix"
- "The Fun Lovin' Criminal"
- "Big Night Out"
- "Big Night Out" (Enhanced VideoEnhanced CDEnhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
)
- UK CD2 Chrysalis 7243 8 86985 2 8 CDCHS 5108
- "Korean Bodega"
- "The Ballad Of Larry Davis"
- "Sleepyhead"
- UK CD Promo Chrysalis CDCHSDJ 5108
- "Korean Bodega (Clean Album Version)"
- "Korean Bodega (Aero Mixicana Mix - Clean)"
- US CD Promo Virgin 7087 6 13669 2 1, DPRO-13669
- "Korean Bodega (Clean Version)"
- "Korean Bodega (LP Version)"
- "Call Out Hook"
Release history
| Release Date | Territory | Record Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 1999 | United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
Chrysalis Records Chrysalis Records Chrysalis Records was a British record label that was created in 1969. The name was both a reference to the pupal stage of a butterfly and a combination of its founders names, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis... |
2×CD single set, cassette single Cassette single A cassette single is a music single in the form of a Compact Cassette.- History :... |
Comprehensive charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 ... |
15 |
External links
- Fun Lovin Criminals MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
profile - "Korean Bodega" page at Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....