Change (Sugababes song)
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| Single by Sugababes from the album Change |
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| B-side | "I Can't Take It No More" | ||||
| Released | December 17, 2007 (UK) February 8, 2008 (Germany) |
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| Format | Digital download, digital single, CD | ||||
| Recorded | 2007 | ||||
| Genre | Pop/rock, R&B/Soul | ||||
| Length | 3:37 (album version) 3:18 (radio edit) |
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| Label | Island | ||||
| Writer(s) | DEEKAY, Niara Scarlett, Heidi Range, Keisha Buchanan, Amelle Berrabah | ||||
| Producer | DEEKAY | ||||
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"Change" is a pop ballad written by DEEKAY, Niara Scarlett, Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Keisha Buchanan for the Sugababes fifth studio album, Change. It also was produced by DEEKAY and released as the album's second single on December 17, 2007 in the UK.[1]
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[edit] Release and reception
One of the first reviews of the single was by website Digital Spy who gave it 4 out of 5 stars saying: "A gentle, sweeping lament that lets the girls sprinkle their extra-tight harmonies over plinky-plonky keys and lots of lovely 'whoosh!' effects, its a million miles from the dirty-gal bite of 'Freak Like Me' or bump 'n' grind filth of 'Push The Button'. Nevertheless, it should appeal to those who appreciate the 'Babes for their vocal abilities rather than their ample curves.
It was used in the end of a Hollyoaks episode, where the topic was change in relationships, focusing mainly on Katy Fox's (Hannah Tointon) relationship with Justin Burton (Chris Fountain).
[edit] Chart performance
In the UK, "Change" debuted at #85 on downloads alone, on week dated 25 November 2007, and climbed to #36 during its next week, still on downloads alone. On 2 December 2007, the song climbed 10 places to #26, and stayed there the next week, still on downloads alone. On 24 December 2007, "Change" climbed 13 places to #13, reaching its peak with its physical release. As of 3 February 2008, "Change" has sold almost 80,000 copies in the UK. "Change" was a moderate success in the UK.
In Ireland, it debuted at #47 on week dated 7 December 2007. When the physical release came out, it climbed to #21 on week dated 14 December 2007, and has since peaked there.
[edit] Music video
The music video for "Change" was directed by Fatima Robinson. The video made its premiere on the 16 November on Channel 4, and the following day debuted on UK music channels.
In the video the girls represent the four seasons of the year. Keisha Buchanan as Spring, Heidi Range as Autumn, and Amelle Berrabah as Summer and Winter. The girls also come together to represent both night and day. The music video was released to a positive reception from fans who appreciated that the girls had taken a different direction and gone for a more artistic look.
The music video for "Change" premiered in Australia on 1 February 2008.
[edit] Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Change".
- UK CD single 1 (1755605)
- "Change" [Radio Edit] - 3:18
- "Change" [Wideboys Remix] - 6:42
- UK CD single 2 (1755606)
- Change" - 3:37
- Change" [Wideboys Remix] - 6:42
- I Can't Take It No More" - 4:01
- "About You Now" [Radio 1 Live Lounge] - 2:42
- USB single (1755581)
- "Change" - 3:37
- "Change" [Wideboys Edit] - 3:21
- "Change" [Vito Benito Edit] - 3:33
- "About You Now" [Radio 1 Live Lounge] - 2:42
