Walk of Life (Billie Piper song)
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"Walk of Life" is a song performed by English
singer Billie Piper
. The song was written by Piper and Wendy Page
for Piper's second album Walk of Life (2000). It was released as Piper's final single
in December 2000 following her decision to retire from the recording industry.
described Piper's vocals as "sexy and luscious" and called the song "soulful". Yahoo!
reviewer Jackie Flynn wrote that she had heard the song "a hundred times before" and compared it to "Mama" by Kim Appleby
. Peter Robinson of NME
wrote that "Walk of Life" "sounds nice", but "lacks the excitement" of previous singles.
on 23 December 2000 at number twenty-five. It remained on the chart for five weeks and became the lowest charting single of Piper's career despite heavy promotion. In Switzerland
, the song debuted on the singles
chart on 4 February 2001 at number sixty-six. It failed to chart in Australia & New Zealand.
UK Promo CD Single
International CD Single
(SINCD23; Released )
UK Special Edition CD 2
(Released )
European CD single
UK 12" Promo Vinyl
England
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singer Billie Piper
Billie Piper
Billie Paul Piper is an English singer and actress.She began her career in the late 1990s as a pop singer and then switched to acting. She started in acting and dancing and was talent spotted at the Sylvia Young stage school by Smash Hits magazine who wanted a "face" for their magazine...
. The song was written by Piper and Wendy Page
Skin Games
Skin Games were a British pop/rock band of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Critically acclaimed as artists, they never gained commercial success, and broke up after just one album release, The Blood Rush, released in 1989. The soaring vocal style of lead singer Wendy Page has been compared with...
for Piper's second album Walk of Life (2000). It was released as Piper's final 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 December 2000 following her decision to retire from the recording industry.
Critical reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Lennat Mak in a review for MTV AsiaMTV Southeast Asia
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described Piper's vocals as "sexy and luscious" and called the song "soulful". Yahoo!
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reviewer Jackie Flynn wrote that she had heard the song "a hundred times before" and compared it to "Mama" by Kim Appleby
Kim Appleby
Kim Appleby , is an English singer, songwriter and actor. She participated in the duo Mel and Kim, with her sister Melanie Appleby, until her sister's death from pneumonia following treatment for cancer.- Biography :...
. Peter Robinson of NME
NME
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wrote that "Walk of Life" "sounds nice", but "lacks the excitement" of previous singles.
Chart performance
"Walk of Life" was officially released in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2000. The song debuted on the UK Singles ChartUK 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 ...
on 23 December 2000 at number twenty-five. It remained on the chart for five weeks and became the lowest charting single of Piper's career despite heavy promotion. In 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....
, the song debuted on the singles
Swiss Music Charts
The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75...
chart on 4 February 2001 at number sixty-six. It failed to chart in Australia & New Zealand.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Walk of Life".UK Promo CD Single
- "Walk of Life" – 3:49
International CD Single
(SINCD23; Released )
- "Walk of Life" – 3:49
- "Caress the Gold" – 4:56
- "Walk of Life" (Whirlwind mix) – 3:20
- "Walk of Life" music video
UK Special Edition CD 2
(Released )
- "Walk of Life" – 3:49
- "Walk of Life" (Twister radio mix) – 4:16
- "Walk of Life" (Lottie's Midnight mix) – 7:18
European CD single
- "Walk of Life" – 3:49
- "Walk of Life" (Twister radio mix) – 4:16
- "Walk of Life" (Lottie's Midnight mix) – 7:18
- "Caress the Gold" – 4:56
UK 12" Promo Vinyl
- A1"Walk Of Life" (Lottie's Dub) - 7:18
- B1"Walk Of Life" (Lottie's Tool) - 9:18
Charts
| Charts (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 25 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 66 |