Peace (Sabrina Johnston song)

"Peace" is a 1991 single released by American singer Sabrina Johnston, originally released in the US on JBR Records in May 1991. It reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and entered the top 30 in Australia, Ireland, and Sweden. It was written and produced by Johnston with help from her husband Ken. She told in an 1991 interview, that she wrote the song during the Gulf War. "I wanted to create something positive", she said.

"Peace"
Single by Sabrina Johnston
from the album Sabrina Johnston
Released26 August 1991 (1991-08-26)
Genre
Length4:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Ken Johnston
  • Sabrina Johnston
Sabrina Johnston singles chronology
"Peace"
(1991)		 "Friendship"
(1991)
Music video
"Peace" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "Not since Crystal Waters set clubland on fire a couple months ago with "Gypsy Woman" have we heard anything as exciting as "Peace" by Sabrina Johnston". He stated that on this track, the singer "delivers uplifting lyrics with the power and style of a young Aretha Franklin. She is supported by a feast of lush string-like synths, a rousing bass line, and mixable percussion breaks."[1] In 1992, he called it "one of 1991's brightest moments."[2] Crawley News described it as "singalong hallelujah stuff".[3] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report wrote that a "gospel influence pours out of this sizzlin' production by a new vocal talent from the East Coast whose previous experience has been as a studio singer. Talk about an eye opener—this is one made to infuse excitement onto the airwaves."[4]

Music & Media said that "originally released by the US-based JBR label, this European remix by Brothers In Rhythm (Steve Anderson/David Seaman) lifts the garage groove to powerful and energetic heights."[5] Music Week called it a "gospel-ish repetitive garage lurcher".[6] Andy Beevers from Record Mirror said the song "could become a disco classic", adding that the producers "have given it a piano, strings and organ-driven sound that is every bit as wild, energetic, glorious and uplifting as the vocals."[7]

Composition

Peace is composed in the key of D Major at a tempo of 121 beats per minute.[8]

Music video

The music video for "Peace" was directed by British director Richard Heslop.[9]

Track listings
7-inch single, Germany (1991)
No.TitleLength
1."Peace" (Brothers In Rhythm Edit)4:02
2."Peace" (In The Valley Mix)3:52
CD single, Europe (1991)
No.TitleLength
1."Peace" (Brothers In Rhythm Mix)6:52
2."Peace" (Original Stomp Mix)7:12
3."Peace" (Dub Mix)5:04
CD maxi, Europe (1991)
No.TitleLength
1."Peace" (Brothers In Rhythm Edit) 
2."Peace" (Brothers In Rhythm) 
3."Peace" (Original Stomp Mix) 

Charts
Chart (1991–1992) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 24
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[11] 15
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 14
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 23
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 8
UK Dance Singles (Music Week)[15] 5

References
  1. Flick, Larry (June 1, 1991). "Dance Trax: Giving 'Peace' A Spin; Irma Sets Up Shop In N.Y." (PDF). Billboard. p. 31. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (January 4, 1992). "Dance Trax: MCA Music's Song & Dance: Firm Showcases Writers" (PDF). Billboard. p. 19. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  3. Crawley News. 1992-10-07. p. 38. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  4. Sholin, Dave (October 11, 1991). "Gavin Picks > Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. No. 1877. p. 60. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  5. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. September 21, 1991. p. 18. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  6. "Dance" (PDF). Music Week. August 3, 1991. p. 8. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  7. "DJ Directory: Sabrina Johnston" (PDF). Record Mirror. August 31, 1991. p. 4. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  8. "Tunebat | Search for "sabrina Jonston peace"". tunebat.com.
  9. "Sabrina Johnson: Peace". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  10. "Australian-charts.com – Sabrina Johnston – Peace". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  11. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8 no. 41. October 12, 1991. p. 33. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  12. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Peace". Irish Singles Chart.
  13. "Swedishcharts.com – Sabrina Johnston – Peace". Singles Top 100. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  15. "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. September 7, 1991. p. 22. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
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