Magic Carpet Ride (Mighty Dub Katz song)

"Magic Carpet Ride" is a 1995 song by British duo Mighty Dub Katz, which consisted of DJ, musician, and record producer Norman Cook and his former flatmate Gareth Hansome (aka GMoney). It is their biggest hit and was a big hit all over Europe. The single peaked within the top 10 in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, and was a top 20 hit in Austria and Norway. The song contains a sample of Chakachas' recording "Yo Soy Cubano" from 1970, and Sandee's recording "Notice Me" from 1988. The male vocals are based on Laid Back - White Horse. A black-and-white music video was shot to accompany the song.

"Magic Carpet Ride"
Single by Mighty Dub Katz
B-side"Remix"
Released1995
Genre
Length3:52
Label
  • Sm:)e Communications
  • Orange Records
  • Work Records
  • Airplay Records
Songwriter(s)Norman Cook
Producer(s)Pizzaman
Music video
"Magic Carpet Ride" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "kitchen-sink instrumental from the ever-experimental mind of producer Norman Cook combines elements of disco and merengue-with the occasional splash electro-pop. The end result is a quirky, but endearing jam that will enjoy a nice run on the turntables of adventurous DJs."[1] He also commented, "File this one under "happy house" and twirl on, children."[2] Music & Media described the song as a "Latin house trinket".[3]

Track listing
12" single, Germany (1995)
No.TitleLength
1."Magic Carpet Ride" (Ulti-Mix)6:02
2."Magic Carpet Ride" (Son Of Wilmot Mix)7:29
CD single, Europe (1995)
No.TitleLength
1."Magic Carpet Ride" (No Comprende Edit)3:50
2."Magic Carpet Ride" (Ulti-Edit)3:58
3."Magic Carpet Ride" (Ulti-Mix)6:02
4."Magic Carpet Ride" (Son Of Wilmot Mix)7:29
5."Magic Carpet Ride" (Original Version)8:06
CD maxi, Netherlands (1995)
No.TitleLength
1."Magic Carpet Ride" (Radio Edit)3:52
2."Magic Carpet Ride" (Son Of Wilmot Mix)7:33
3."Magic Carpet Ride" (Work Remix)6:03
4."Magic Carpet Ride" (Original Version)8:08
CD maxi, France (1995)
No.TitleLength
1."Magic Carpet Ride" (Radio Edit)4:30
2."Magic Carpet Ride" (Vocoder Club Mix)8:13
3."Son Of Wilmot" (No Comprende Mix)7:29

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1995–96) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] 15
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 33
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] 9
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[7] 22
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 9
Norway (VG-lista)[10] 18
Spain (AFYVE)[11] 9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 26
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] 9
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[14] 47
Scotland (OCC)[15] 34
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 24

References
  1. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 10 June 1995. p. 61. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (26 August 1995). "Dance Trax: Mariah And Janet Tear Up The Dancefloor" (PDF). Billboard. p. 26. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. "Dance Grooves" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  4. "Austriancharts.at – Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  5. "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  6. "Offiziellecharts.de – Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  7. "Íslenski Listinn NR. 166 vikuna 20.4. - 26.4. '96". Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  8. "Nederlandse Top 40 – Mighty Dub Katz" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  9. "Dutchcharts.nl – Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  10. "Norwegiancharts.com – Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  11. "Top 10 Spain" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  12. "Swedishcharts.com – Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  13. "Swisscharts.com – Mighty Dub Katz – Magic Carpet Ride". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  14. "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  15. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  16. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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