The Launch

"The Launch"

United Kingdom cover art
Single by DJ Jean
B-side Remix
Released February 2, 1999 (Netherlands)
August 30, 1999 (UK)
Format CD single, CD maxi, 12" maxi
Recorded 1998
Genre Eurodance
Length 6:46 (original) 3:38 (radio edit)
Label Mo'Bizz Recordings
Writer(s) Koen Groeneveld
Addy van der Zwan
Jan Voermans
Jan Engelaar
Producer(s) Klubbheads
DJ Jean
DJ Jean singles chronology
"U Got My Love"
(1998)
"The Launch"
(1999)
"Love Come Home"
(2000)
Music sample
The Launch (1999)

"The Launch" is the title of a Eurodance song produced by Dutch disc jockey, DJ Jean and Klubbheads. The vocals are performed by Natasja Morales. It was released in the Netherlands on February 2, 1999 and released in the United Kingdom on August 30, 1999. The song was considered a big hit in Europe, it was number one on the Dutch pop charts and was number two in the United Kingdom. The song receives constant airplay at many hockey games in Canada and the United States.

Track listings

CD single - Netherlands [1]
  1. "The Launch" (Radio Edit)
  2. "The Launch" (Rollercoaster's Pumped Up Mix)
  3. "The Launch" (Original Mix)
  4. "The Launch" (Instant Double Remix)

Peak positions

Chart (1999) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[2] 14
Canada Dance (RPM) 4
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 11
France (SNEP)[3] 28
Germany (Media Control Charts)[4] 92
Ireland (IRMA) 2
Italy (FIMI)[5] 43
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] 1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 40
United Kingdom (The Official Charts Company) 2

Chart successions

Preceded by
"...Baby One More Time"
by Britney Spears
Dutch Top 40 number one single
March 20, 1999 - March 27, 1999 (2 weeks)
Succeeded by
"...Baby One More Time"
by Britney Spears

References