Deepest Blue (song)
"Deepest Blue" is the debut single by British house duo Deepest Blue. It was originally written by Joel Edwards and produced by Anthony Mein.
"Deepest Blue" | ||||
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Single by Deepest Blue | ||||
from the album Late September | ||||
Released | 21 July 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Progressive house | |||
Length | 3:26 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Matt Schwartz | |||
Deepest Blue singles chronology | ||||
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After the first version of the song did not gain any interest, it was taken to Matt Schwartz for new production, and he wrote a new backing track and chorus in the studio. Mein did not appear in the final act line-up as he had moved to Thailand and was not in the studio when the record was re-done. Released in 2003, the single became a hit, reaching number seven on the UK Singles Chart and experiencing moderate success in Flanders, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Background
The duo's eponymous song derives its title from a computing accident that occurred when the words 'deepest blue' came up on the screen when Edwards pressed 'save', whilst the content was inspired by Coldplay's "Yellow". In an interview with Zoe Smith for The Guardian, Edwards said, "It's just the first sentiment of Chris Martin's opening line. When he sings, 'Look at the stars/ Look how they shine for you...' I thought that was such an awesome sentiment. Imagine writing that for some love of yours and how heartfelt it sounds."[1]
Track listings
UK CD single[2]
UK 12-inch promo single[3]
US 12-inch single[4]
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Spanish maxi-single[5]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Smith, Zoe (18 July 2018). "A profile of Deepest Blue". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- Deepest Blue (UK CD single cover). Deepest Blue. Data Records. 2003. DATA55CDS.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Deepest Blue (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Deepest Blue. Data Records. 2003. DATA55T.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Deepest Blue (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Deepest Blue. Ultra Records. 2003. UL 1186-6.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Deepest Blue (Spanish maxi-single cover). Deepest Blue. Debaile Muxxic. 2003. CD-05.532.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 5 June 2015". ARIA. Archived from the original on 5 June 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2015 – via Imgur.
- "Ultratop.be – Deepest Blue – Deepest Blue" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- "Ultratop.be – Deepest Blue – Deepest Blue" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography Deepest Blue". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- "Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 7 August 2003". GfK Chart-Track. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 52, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Deepest Blue – Deepest Blue" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- "The Official UK Singles Chart 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 9 December 2018.