The Beginning (Seal song)
1991 single by Seal
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"The Beginning" is a song by English singer-songwriter Seal, released in July 1991 by ZTT, Warner UK and Sire Records as the third single from his debut album, Seal (1991). It is co-written by Seal with Guy Sigsworth and produced by Trevor Horn. The song was edited for the UK release, but the US release saw a completely new remix produced for the single.[2][3][4] It was a top 20-hit in Finland, Ireland and the Netherlands. In the UK, it peaked at number 24.
- 5:40 (album version)
- 4:49 (single version)
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| Released | 8 July 1991[1] | |||
| Genre | House | |||
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| Producer | Trevor Horn | |||
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Critical reception
Paul Lester from Melody Maker commented, "By several zillion miles the stand-out track from Seal's debut LP—I can't stomach all that electro-trobadour, Richie Havens-with-knobs-on crusading urban blues nonsense meself—'The Beginning' is a stunningly propulsive rush of Housey energy that should ensure the man's residency at the top of the charts for another few centuries."[5] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "For being a newcomer, this man turned into a household name in no time. This third single off his self-titled album, and follow-up to 'Future Love Paradise' is tuneful, soulful and full of good grooves."[6] Dele Fadele from NME felt the song "lacks the mystical edge that made 'Crazy' so gripping and euphoric—thanks to a Trevor Horn-on-autopilot production—but is still an improvement on the cloying 'Future Love Paradise'".[7]
Track listing
- Maxi CD single[2]
- "The Beginning" – 4:09
- "The Beginning" (Giro e Giro mix) – 6:06
- "The Beginning" (remix) – 5:41
- "Deep Water" (acoustic) – 3:43
- 7" single[8]
- "The Beginning" – 4:09
- "Deep Water" (acoustic) – 3:43
- US CD single[2]
- "The Beginning" (US remix) – 4:46
- "The Beginning" (Roundabout mix) – 9:06
- "The Beginning" (Round the Underground mix) – 7:30
- "Deep Water" (acoustic version) – 3:42
- "The Beginning" (UK remix) – 7:04
- "The Beginning" (Giro e Giro mix) – 6:05
- "The Beginning" (Round the Underground dub) – 5:48
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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