Soul Sound
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"Soul Sound" is a R&B/soul
song performed by English
group Sugababes
. It was co-written by Charlotte Gordon Cumming
, Ron Tom and Sam Harley for the band's debut studio album
One Touch (2000
) and released as its fourth single
in the summer of 2001
.
The song reached the top thirty in the United Kingdom
, where it sold 14,359 copies and became the lowest-charting single of their career up to that point (until "Follow Me Home
" peaked number at 32 in June 2006) and still remains the lowest-selling single of their career. It eventually resulted in the cancellation of their recording contract with London Records
and was the final release featuring Siobhan Donaghy
, as she left the group soon after.
"Soul Sound" is covered by Indonesian singer, Joy Tobing and available oh her first english studio album, Rise
.
This was the last ever single to feature all original member from the formation in 1998.
"Soul Sound" features a music video
that was directed by Max & Dania and filmed in London
, England
.
It features the group in an apartment, having their inner souls being released by the music. While outside in their neighborhood, the music has taken control of other people, who have their souls lifted as well.
said the song was a very cute, catchy and an amazing song. The song never got a poor rating.
UK CD single 1
UK CD single 2
UK Cassette
Australian CD single'
".
"Soul Sound"
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
song performed by English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
group Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
. It was co-written by Charlotte Gordon Cumming
Charlotte Gordon Cumming
Charlotte Gordon Cumming is a contemporary singer-songwriter and music producer, daughter of a Scottish clan chief. She wrote the Sugababes hit "Soul Sound", nominated for MTV Best European Single Award 2001...
, Ron Tom and Sam Harley for the band's debut studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
One Touch (2000
2000 in music
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) and released as its fourth 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 the summer of 2001
2001 in music
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.
The song reached the top thirty in the 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...
, where it sold 14,359 copies and became the lowest-charting single of their career up to that point (until "Follow Me Home
Follow Me Home
"Follow Me Home" is a song by British girl group Sugababes from their fourth studio album, Taller in More Ways. It was written by band members Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Heidi Range in collaboration with Jonathan Lipsey, Karen Poole and Jeremy Shaw. It was produced by Jony Rockstar. The song...
" peaked number at 32 in June 2006) and still remains the lowest-selling single of their career. It eventually resulted in the cancellation of their recording contract with London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
and was the final release featuring Siobhan Donaghy
Siobhán Donaghy
Siobhán Emma Donaghy is an English singer-songwriter of Irish descent. She was a founding member of girl group the Sugababes, although she left in August 2001 and was replaced by Heidi Range. Donaghy left the group after one album...
, as she left the group soon after.
"Soul Sound" is covered by Indonesian singer, Joy Tobing and available oh her first english studio album, Rise
Rise (Joy Tobing album)
Rise is an album by Indonesian singer, Joy Tobing. The album was produced by Kevin Porée and Charlotte Gordon Cumming and recorded at Berry Street Studio, London in 2005-Track listing:#"In The Light Of The Day"...
.
This was the last ever single to feature all original member from the formation in 1998.
Music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
that was directed by Max & Dania and filmed in London
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
It features the group in an apartment, having their inner souls being released by the music. While outside in their neighborhood, the music has taken control of other people, who have their souls lifted as well.
Reception
"Soul Sound" was the band's first song not to debut inside the top 15. Although the song poorly charted it was warmly received. PopjusticePopjustice
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said the song was a very cute, catchy and an amazing song. The song never got a poor rating.
Track listings and formats
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Soul Sound".UK CD single 1
- "Soul Sound" [Radio Edit] - 3:53
- "Run for CoverRun for Cover (Sugababes song)"Run for Cover" is a song performed by English girl group the Sugababes. The 'Babes, Jony Lipsey, Cameron McVey and Paul Simm all co-wrote the song for the band's debut album One Touch...
" [Live at Radio 1BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
] - 3:06 - "Soul Sound" [Live at Radio 1BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
] - 4:35 - "Soul Sound" [Video]
UK CD single 2
- "Soul Sound" [Soulchild Mix] - 5:00
- "Soul Sound" [Medway City Heights Mix] - 7:29
- "Soul Sound" [Joey Negro Club Mix] - 7:02
UK Cassette
- "Soul Sound" [Radio Edit] - 3:53
- "Soul Sound" [Medway City Heights Radio Edit] - 4:30
Australian CD single'
- "Soul Sound" [Radio Edit] - 3:53
- "Soul Sound" [Soulchild Mix] - 5:00
- "Soul Sound" [Live at Radio 1BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
] - 4:35 - "Run for CoverRun for Cover (Sugababes song)"Run for Cover" is a song performed by English girl group the Sugababes. The 'Babes, Jony Lipsey, Cameron McVey and Paul Simm all co-wrote the song for the band's debut album One Touch...
" [Live at Radio 1BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
] - 3:06
Charts
Although released in Australia, the single failed to chart. In Ireland, the single also failed to chart, despite the groups continuing success. This was the group's only single to not chart, until the 2008 release of "No Can DoNo Can Do
"No Can Do" is a song recorded by British girl group Sugababes. The song was written by Jon Shave, VV "Geeki" Brown and Orson band members George Astasio and Jason Pebworth for the band's sixth studio album Catfights and Spotlights , and produced by The Invisible Men and Si Hulbert, featuring a...
".
| Chart (2001) | 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 ... |
30 |
Official versions and appearances
These are the official versions and remixes and the release they appear on, of:"Soul Sound"
| Version | Release appearance |
|---|---|
| Album Version | One Touch |
| Radio Edit | "Soul Sound" single |
| Live at Radio 1 BBC Radio 1 BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock... |
|
| Soulchild Mix | |
| Medway City Heights Mix | |
| Joey Negro Club Mix | |
| Video |
External links
- Sugababes.com — official website.