Bounce (Sarah Connor song)

"Bounce"
Single by Sarah Connor
from the album Unbelievable and Sarah Connor
Released	21 July 2003 (2003-07-21) (see release history)
Format	CD single, 12" single
Genre	Pop, R&B
Length	4:12
Label	X-Cell, Epic
Writer(s)	Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura, Anthony Freeman
Producer	Bülent Aris
Certification	Gold (ARIA)
Sarah Connor singles chronology
"He's Unbelievable" (2003) "Bounce" (2003) "Music Is the Key" (2004)
Sarah Connor U.S. singles chronology "Bounce" (2004) Sarah Connor UK singles chronology "He's Unbelievable" (2003) "Bounce" (2004) Sarah Connor Australian singles chronology "He's Unbelievable" (2004) "Bounce" (2004)

"Bounce" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor from her second studio album, Unbelievable (2002). Written by Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura, and Anthony Freeman, it was released as the album's fourth and final single, as well as the lead single from her self-titled U.S. debut album, Sarah Connor (2004). The track samples Mary J. Blige's 2001 song "Family Affair" and features a guest rap by rapper Mr. Freeman (sometimes incorrectly credited as Wyclef Jean, who appears on Connor's song "One Nite Stand (Of Wolves and Sheep)").

"Bounce" was originally released in Germany on 21 July 2003. Despite being one of her best-performing singles (and one of her signature songs), Connor was pregnant at the time and unable to promote. The song peaked at number twelve on the German Singles Chart and was Germany's sixth-eighth best-selling single of 2003.

In winter 2003 radio programmer Tod Tucker at 106.9 K-HITS in Tulsa, Oklahoma took hold of a copy of the single and began to give it airplay. Due to large amounts of airplay in the United States, the song reached number eleven on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream and number twenty-one on Top 40 Tracks charts, eventually charting on the Billboard Hot 100 at number fifty-four. "Bounce" was officially given a physical release in the U.S. on 4 May 2004, serving as Connor's debut single there.

A self-titled compilation album to follow "Bounce"'s success was released in the U.S. on 9 March 2004; however, it performed poorly, only reaching number one hundred and six on the Billboard 200. By the time "Bounce" received airplay in the U.S., Connor was heavily pregnant with her first son Tyler. The self-titled album was released a week after her son was born, and Connor was unable to do any promotion. She has not tried to release in the U.S. since, though rumor has it her seventh album may be released there.

In Australia "Bounce" peaked at number fourteen on the ARIA Singles Chart and was ultimately certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association.

Contents 1 Track listings 2 Charts 2.1 Certifications 3 Release history 4 References

Track listings

European CD 1

1. "Bounce" (Kayrob Radio Mix) – 3:13
2. "Bounce" (Jiggy Joint Radio Rmx) – 3:39

European CD 2

1. "Bounce" (French Radio Edit) – 3:44
2. "Bounce" (Album Version) – 4:12

European CD maxi single

1. "Bounce" (Kayrob Radio Mix) – 3:13
2. "Bounce" (Jiggy Joint Radio Rmx) – 3:39
3. "Bounce" (Original Version) – 4:12
4. "Bounce" (Kayrob vs. Goldkind Rmx) – 3:44
5. "Bounce" (Jiggy Joint Club Rmx) – 3:56
6. "Bounce" (Video) – 3:12

European CD maxi single 2

1. "Bounce" (US Radio Version) – 3:43
2. "Bounce" (Jiggy Joint Club Rmx) – 3:56
3. "Bounce" (Kayrob Radio Mix) – 3:13
4. "Where Did U Sleep Last Nite?" (Single Edit) – 4:10
5. "Bounce" (Video - US Edit) – 3:11

UK CD single

1. "Bounce" (US Radio Version) – 3:43
2. "Bounce" (Cool & Dre Urban Remix) – 3:21

U.S. CD single

1. "Bounce" (Radio Version) – 3:43
2. "Where Did U Sleep Last Nite?" (Single Edit) – 4:10

Australian CD single

1. "Bounce" (Kayrob Radio Mix) – 3:13
2. "Bounce" (Jiggy Joint Radio Remix) – 3:39
3. "Bounce" – 4:11
4. "Bounce" (Kayrob vs. Goldkind Remix) – 3:44
5. "Bounce" (Jiggy Joint Club Remix) – 3:56

Charts

Chart (2003)[1]	Peak position
Austrian Singles Chart	20
Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders)	33
Belgian Singles Chart (Wallonia)[2]	16
German Singles Chart	12
Swiss Singles Chart	14
Chart (2004)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart	14
Irish Singles Chart	23
UK Singles Chart	14
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3]	54
U.S. Billboard Pop Songs[4]	12

Certifications

Country	Certifier	Certification	Sales
Australia	ARIA	Gold[5]	35,000

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
Germany	21 July 2003	CD single, CD maxi single	X-Cell, Epic
Australia	26 April 2004	CD single	Sony BMG
United States	4 May 2004		Epic
United Kingdom	24 May 2004

References

Sarah Connor Studio albums Green Eyed Soul · Unbelievable · Key to My Soul · Naughty but Nice · Soulicious · Sexy as Hell  · Real Love Compilation albums Sarah Connor Holiday albums Christmas in My Heart Video releases A Night to Remember: Pop Meets Classic · Sarah and Marc in Love · Christmas in My Heart Related articles Discography · Awards and nominations · Marc Terenzi · Sarah and Marc in Love

Sarah Connor singles Green Eyed Soul "Let's Get Back to Bed – Boy!" · "French Kissing" · "From Sarah with Love" Unbelievable "One Nite Stand (Of Wolves and Sheep)" · "Skin on Skin" · "He's Unbelievable" · "Bounce" Key to My Soul "Music Is the Key" · "Just One Last Dance" Naughty but Nice "Living to Love You" · "From Zero to Hero" Christmas in My Heart "Christmas in My Heart" · "The Best Side of Life" Soulicious "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" · "Sexual Healing" Sexy as Hell "Under My Skin" · "I'll Kiss It Away" Real Love "Cold as Ice" · "Real Love" Promotional singles "If U Were My Man" · "Son of a Preacher Man" Featured singles "Takin' Back My Love" (with Enrique Iglesias)