Same Script, Different Cast
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"Same Script, Different Cast" is a duet between R&B singers Whitney Houston
and Deborah Cox
. Released as a single
in 2000, the song features Houston playing the former lover of Cox's current boyfriend. Houston warns Cox of his hurtful ways, though Cox refuses to acknowledge it.
The song incorporates a backing track of Ludwig van Beethoven
's Für Elise
during the intro. The song was released as a radio-only promo single and hence no video was made. It was a minor hit on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at #70 while reaching #14 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs.
Club Mixes for the song were very popular in the dance clubs. Remixes were provided by Jonathan Peters
, Thunderpuss
, Friburn & Urik
and Pumpin' Dolls.
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
and Deborah Cox
Deborah Cox
Deborah Cox is a Canadian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. Her 1998 song "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" held the record for longest-running number one single on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart , a record held for nearly eight years. She has achieved ten number-one hits on...
. Released as a single
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...
in 2000, the song features Houston playing the former lover of Cox's current boyfriend. Houston warns Cox of his hurtful ways, though Cox refuses to acknowledge it.
The song incorporates a backing track of Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of...
's Für Elise
Für Elise
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor for solo piano, commonly known as "Für Elise" , is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. It is usually classified as a bagatelle, but it is also sometimes referred to as an Albumblatt.- History :The score was not published until 1867, 40 years after...
during the intro. The song was released as a radio-only promo single and hence no video was made. It was a minor hit on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at #70 while reaching #14 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs.
Club Mixes for the song were very popular in the dance clubs. Remixes were provided by Jonathan Peters
Jonathan Peters
Jonathan Peters is an American DJ, remixer and producer.-Albums:*Live With Jonathan Peters *Last Dance: Soundfactory Classics *Jonathan Peters Presents: Pacha New York -References:...
, Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
, Friburn & Urik
Friburn & Urik
Friburn & Urik is a house music duo of producers and remixers, consisting of Ronen "Friburn" Horin and Yuval Urik. In addition to their extensive remix work, they began having hits as artists on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1999...
and Pumpin' Dolls.
Tracklistings
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Jonathan Peters Radio Edit)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Jonathan Peters Extended Club Mix)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Jonathan Peters Dub)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Thunderpuss Radio Edit)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Thunderpuss Anthem Club Mix)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Friburn & Urik Cover Your Ears Mix)
- "Same Script, Different Cast" (Pumpin' Dolls Epic Club Mix)
Chart positions
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
38 |
| U.S Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
70 |
| U.S R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 14 |
| U.S Dance Club Play (Billboard) | 4 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2000) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | 64 |
Personnel
- Written by A. Crawford, S. Jones, S. Danields, M. Jordan
- Produced by "Shep" Crawford
- Recorded by Anne "Auntie Mae" Catalino at Enterprise Studios, LA, CA
- Tracked by Jamie Seyberth at Paramount Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
- String arrangements conducted by "Shep" Crawford & Joe Mardin
- Mixed by Peter Mokran at Enterprise Studios, LA, CA
- Vocal arrangement: Whitney Houston, "Shep" Crawford & Kelly Price
- Guitar: Jay Williams
- All other instruments: "Shep" Crawford
- Background vocals: "Shep" Crawford, Deborah Cox & Shae Jones
External links
- Same Script, Different Cast at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...