Starry Eyed Surprise
"Starry Eyed Surprise" is a song produced by Paul Oakenfold. It features vocals by Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town. The song was released in July 2002 as the second single from Oakenfold's album Bunkka, reaching number six in the United Kingdom, number 19 in the Netherlands and New Zealand, number 21 in Ireland, and number 37 in Australia. It also reached the top 50 in Italy and the United States. It was later included on Shifty Shellshock's 2004 album "Happy Love Sick", and Oakenfold's 2007 album "Greatest Hits & Remixes, Vol. 1".
"Starry Eyed Surprise" | ||||
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Single by Oakenfold featuring Shifty Shellshock | ||||
from the album Bunkka | ||||
Released | July 8, 2002 | |||
Genre | Electronic rock, alternative hip hop | |||
Label | Maverick | |||
Songwriter(s) | Seth Binzer Andy Gray Fred Neil Paul Oakenfold | |||
Paul Oakenfold singles chronology | ||||
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Content
The line "Freaky deaky, star speckles and pink butterflies", sung by Shifty Shellshock, is sung in a similar manner to that of his band's previous single, "Butterfly". The song also samples "Everybody's Talkin'" by Harry Nilsson.
Track listing
CD
- Starry Eyed Surprise (Single Edit)
- Starry Eyed Surprise (Josh Wink Re-interpretation)
- Starry Eyed Surprise (Oliver Lieb Remix)
- Starry Eyed Surprise (Video)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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In popular culture
- The song is featured on the 2002 dance compilation album, Clubland II – The Ride of Your Life.
- The song was featured in several television advertisements, including Capital FM, Diet Coke and the Apple iLife.
- The song is featured during the part of the club scene in the film "Baby Mama."
- The song samples Ol' Dirty Bastard "Got Your Money", among other sources.
References
- "Australian-charts.com – Oakenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- "Ultratop.be – Oakenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 37. 7 September 2002. p. 11. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Starry Eyed Surprise". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 29 August 2002". GfK Chart-Track. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- "Italiancharts.com – Oakenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 41, 2002" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Oakenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Charts.nz – Oakenfold – Starry Eyed Surprise". Top 40 Singles.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Paul Oakenfold Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "Paul Oakenfold Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "Paul Oakenfold Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "The Official UK Singles Chart 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 25 November 2018.