Sunchyme

"Sunchyme" is the debut single by British electronic music trio Dario G. It was released on 15 September 1997 as the lead single from their debut studio album, Sunmachine (1998), although early editions were stated to be from an album named Super Dario Land.[2] The song heavily samples the track "Life in a Northern Town" by dream pop band the Dream Academy.

"Sunchyme"
Single by Dario G
from the album Sunmachine
Released15 September 1997
Recorded1997
GenreHouse[1]
Length3:54
LabelWarner
Songwriter(s)
  • Paul Spencer
  • Scott Rosser
  • Stephen Spencer
  • Nick Laird-Clowes
  • Gilbert Gabriel
Producer(s)Peter Oxendale
Dario G singles chronology
"Sunchyme"
(1997)		 "Carnaval de Paris"
(1998)
Music video
"Sunchyme" on YouTube

The song reached top-five positions in many European music charts. It also topped the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart following its American release in May 1998. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart whilst Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" was at number one. This was the largest difference in sales between a number-one and number-two song on the chart.

The English football club F.C. Halifax Town plays the song before home games at The Shay.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Import enthusiasts are already well-aware of this spunky, Euro-splashed instrumental, which draws its hook from Dream Academy's 1985 hit "Life In A Northern Town". First heard several months ago on the U.K.'s Eternal Records, this track is already making the rounds on crossover radio stations and mix shows. Effectively pruned down from its eight-plus minute original version, the pop edit has the juice to become a massive top 40 hit. Brand-new remixes by Club 69's Peter Rauhofer and Prince Quick Mix will do the trick in keeping import-savvy DJs happily in tow."[3]

Music video

The music video for the song features a tribe of African people having their bodies covered with colourful paint to portray the animals of their native land (as well as tigers, which are not native to Africa). Later, they jump into a river to wash away the paint.

Charts and certifications

See also

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