The Globe (song)
1991 single by Big Audio Dynamite II
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"The Globe" is a 1991 song by the English electronic group Big Audio Dynamite II. It was released as a single in the United States[1] and is taken from their album The Globe. It samples the 1981 song "Should I Stay or Should I Go" (which was written by Big Audio Dynamite II singer Mick Jones during his tenure with the Clash) and Lionel Richie's 1983 single, "All Night Long (All Night)".
6:04 (album version)
| "The Globe" | ||||
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| Single by Big Audio Dynamite II | ||||
| from the album The Globe | ||||
| Released | December 12, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990/1991 | |||
| Genre | Alternative dance | |||
| Length | 3:50 (single edit) 6:04 (album version) | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producers | Mick Jones, Andre Shapps | |||
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The song spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 72 in March 1992.[2]
Music video
A music video for the single edit of the song was released in 1991 through Sony BMG Music Entertainment. It was directed by Nic Hofmeyr and Ralph Ziman.[3] The video features the band playing at the Crossroads of the World tower in Los Angeles, inter-spliced with stock footage of the city, its nightlife and scenery, and a recording of the band performing on stage.
Track listing
- "The Globe" (Single Edit) – 3:50
- "The Globe" (Single Remix Edit) – 4:05 *
- "The Globe" (12" Mix) – 7:42 *
- "The Globe" (Dub Version) – 5:43 *
- "The Globe" (By The Orb) – 9:22 **
- "The Globe" (Instrumental) – 4:54 ***
- * Remix by Danny Rampling, Engineer: Marcus Draws, Programmer: Andy Whitmore, Percussion: Joe Beckett.
- ** Remix and additional production by The Orb.
- *** Mixed by Mick Jones and Andre Shapps.
Personnel
- Mick Jones – vocals
- Nick Hawkins – guitars
- Gary Stonadge – bass guitar
- Chris Kavanagh – drums
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1991/92) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 8 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 72 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 28 |
| US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 3 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
