Right Now (Atomic Kitten song)
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"Right Now" is the debut single by Atomic Kitten
, for their debut album Right Now
with Katona's vocals appearing on the 2000 version of the album with Frosts version appearing on the 2001 version and the groups 2004 Greatest Hits album.
's vocals that appears on the debut album, and the other version that is on the re-issue of the albums "Right Now", where Kerry Katona's solo has been dubbed out by "Jenny Frost"'s vocals. However, Kerry's vocals are still present in the chorus.
UK CD2
"Right Now 2004" features in the American movie Aquamarine
.
Right Here also contains a M*A*S*H Anthem Club Mix (7:23), a Love To Infinity Aphrodiasiac Mix (7:48) and a Love To Infinity Radio Edit (3:43).
In Belgium
, the song was a success, getting into the top 20 and peaking at 17. It secured a place in the charts for 8 weeks.
In Oceania
, the song was not as successful, peaking at 40 in New Zealand
, and 46 in Australia
.
The song was also a success all over south-east Asia
.
decided to take a break, they released one more single to say goodbye. It was the double A side Someone Like Me/Right Now 2004.
album.
The song is completely different to the 1999 version, and is much more dance oriented.
UK CD2
It was a number one hit in Taiwan, topping the charts for four weeks.
The song reached the top 20 in Ireland and Belgium.
In the rest of Europe, the song failed to reach the top 40, which is thought to be due to low promotion. It was their lowest charting single in Germany, only managing a peak of #67, and also in Switzerland, peaking at #42. In The Netherlands, it was their second lowest charting single, just behind Love Doesn't Have To Hurt.
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
, for their debut album Right Now
Right Now (Atomic Kitten album)
Right Now is the first album by Atomic Kitten and features the hit singles "Right Now", "See Ya", "I Want Your Love", "Follow Me" and "Whole Again". It was the first and last album to feature original member Kerry Katona.-Album information:...
with Katona's vocals appearing on the 2000 version of the album with Frosts version appearing on the 2001 version and the groups 2004 Greatest Hits album.
Song information
There are two different versions of the song. One with Kerry KatonaKerry Katona
Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona is an English media personality and singer best known for her television work, predominantly in light entertainment and reality shows. She has also been a pop singer with girl group Atomic Kitten, a magazine columnist, an actress, and the author of ghostwritten books...
's vocals that appears on the debut album, and the other version that is on the re-issue of the albums "Right Now", where Kerry Katona's solo has been dubbed out by "Jenny Frost"'s vocals. However, Kerry's vocals are still present in the chorus.
Track listings
UK CD1- Right Now (Radio Edit)
- Something Spooky (Theme To BBC Belfry WitchesBelfry WitchesBelfry Witches was a television show broadcast by the BBC during its CBBC slot. It ran for just over a year, airing in September 1999 and running its thirteenth and final episode in November 2000....
) - Right Now (Original Demo)
UK CD2
- Right Now (Radio Edit)
- Right Now (Solomon Pop Mix)
- Right Now (K-Klass Phazerphunk Mix)
- Right Now (Video)
"Right Now 2004" features in the American movie Aquamarine
Aquamarine (film)
Aquamarine is a 2006 Australian-American teen fantasy comedy film starring Sara Paxton, Emma Roberts, and Joanna "JoJo" Levesque . The film, which was made in both the United States and Australia, was released in North America on March 3, 2006...
.
Right Here also contains a M*A*S*H Anthem Club Mix (7:23), a Love To Infinity Aphrodiasiac Mix (7:48) and a Love To Infinity Radio Edit (3:43).
Chart performance
The single was released in November 1999. Right Now managed to stay in the British the charts for 9 weeks, and subsequently sold 122,539 copies, becoming their 6th best selling single in the United Kingdom.In Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, the song was a success, getting into the top 20 and peaking at 17. It secured a place in the charts for 8 weeks.
In Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
, the song was not as successful, peaking at 40 in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, and 46 in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
The song was also a success all over south-east Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
.
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | United Kingdom 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 ... |
10 |
| Belgium (Flanders) Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995... |
17 | |
| New Zealand Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
40 | |
| Australia ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
46 |
2004 Version
In 2004, as Atomic KittenAtomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
decided to take a break, they released one more single to say goodbye. It was the double A side Someone Like Me/Right Now 2004.
Song information
The 2004 version of "Right Now" was never placed on an album - It was only release as a single. Someone Like Me however, is on the Ladies NightLadies Night (Atomic Kitten album)
Ladies Night is the fourth and final studio album by Atomic Kitten. Released in November 10, 2003, it features the singles "If You Come to Me", "Be with You", "Ladies Night" and "Someone Like Me/Right Now" .-Album information:Up to now the girlband mainly relied on songwriters and sometimes...
album.
The song is completely different to the 1999 version, and is much more dance oriented.
Track listing
UK CD1- "Someone Like Me (Radio Edit)"
- "Right Now 2004"
UK CD2
- "Right Now 2004"
- "Someone Like Me (Radio Edit)"
- "Wild"
- "Right Now 2004" CD-ROM Video
Chart performance
Someone Like Me/ Right Now 2004 had a better position in the chart than the original release of "Right Now", peaking at #8. However, it didn't sell as much copies, just managing to sell 50,000 copies in the UK; whereas the original release sold 120,000 copies.It was a number one hit in Taiwan, topping the charts for four weeks.
The song reached the top 20 in Ireland and Belgium.
In the rest of Europe, the song failed to reach the top 40, which is thought to be due to low promotion. It was their lowest charting single in Germany, only managing a peak of #67, and also in Switzerland, peaking at #42. In The Netherlands, it was their second lowest charting single, just behind Love Doesn't Have To Hurt.
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Taiwan Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following... |
1 |
| 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 ... |
8 |
| Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
8 |
| The Republic Of Ireland | 18 |
| Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
42 |
| The Netherlands | 52 |
| Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
67 |