The Beach (song)
Song by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
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"The Beach" is a song by French recording duo Miss Kittin & The Hacker from their debut album First Album (2001). Produced by the duo, it was released as the album's fourth and final single in 2003.
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| Song by Miss Kittin & The Hacker | ||||
| from the album First Album | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Length | 4:41 | |||
| Label | Mental Groove Records | |||
| Songwriters | Caroline Hervé, Michel Amato | |||
| Producers | Caroline Hervé, Michel Amato | |||
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Writing and inspiration
Lyrically, "The Beach" was written as a phone message from an old friend on vacation.[1]
Composition
"The Beach" samples the 1983 song "I Want You" by Gary Low.[2]
Critical reception
Patrick of Gullbuy commented that Miss Kittin is "no Donna Summer", yet "it's not overly disco and ends up being the more human side of that sound".[1]
Music video
Andre Garça directed a music video for "The Beach".[3]
Track listing
- "The Beach" – 4:41
- "Upstart" – 4:58
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
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| Belgian Dance Chart[4] | 23 |