Move on Baby explained

Move on Baby
Cover:Move_on_baby.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Cappella
Album:U Got 2 Know
Length:3:46
Label:Media
Producer:Gianfranco Bortolotti
Prev Title:U Got 2 Let the Music
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:U & Me
Next Year:1994

"Move on Baby" is a song by Italian musical group Cappella, released in February 1994 by Italian label Media as the fifth single from their second studio album, U Got 2 Know (1994). It was written by Gianfranco Bortolotti, Ricardo Overman, Diego Leoni, Lorenzo Carpella, Alessandro Pasinelli and Bruno Guerrini. Bortolotti produced the song and it achieved success in many countries, particularly in Finland, Israel, the Netherlands and Switzerland, where it topped the charts. It has received sales certifications in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland. The music video for the song was directed by B. Smith and Wayne Holloway.

Critical reception

John Bush from AllMusic viewed "Move on Baby" as a "continent-wide Hi-NRG hit".[1] Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "After several years of building a loyal following of hi-NRG and Euro-pop fans, Italo-house act Capella appears prepped to take on the rest of the club world. "Move On Baby" kicks with a perfect blend of foamy froth and underground depth." He added it as a "cute and catchy song".[2] Taylor Parkes from Melody Maker described it as "exotic", "refreshingly un-English" and "glorious". He also noted its "face-punching beats".[3] Andy Beevers from Music Week rated the song five out of five and named it Pick of the Week in the category of Dance, writing that it "relies heavily on an anthemic synth riff that is very similar to those used on the last two Cappella hits. The cheesy rap and screaming vocals provide the distinguishing features. Zero ponts for originality, but maximum marks for chart potential."[4] James Hamilton from the Record Mirror Dance Update deemed it a "Culture Beat-type typical cheesy Italo pop raver".[5]

Chart performance

"Move on Baby" peaked at number one in Finland, the Netherlands and Switzerland. In Europe, the single entered the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, the single peaked at number seven during its first week on the UK Singles Chart, on 13 February. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song peaked at number one. Additionally, it was a top-20 hit in Denmark and Iceland and a top-30 hit in France. Outside Europe, "Move on Baby" peaked at number one in Israel, number seven on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, number 24 on the Canadian RPM Dance chart, and number 58 in Australia. It was awarded with a gold record in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland.[6]

Airplay

"Move on Baby" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at number 14 on 26 February due to crossover airplay in West Central-, Northwest- and North-Europe, and peaked at number five on 12 March.[7]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by B. Smith and Wayne Holloway and filmed in the UK.[8] [9] It features group members Kelly and Rodney performing in front of a pink backdrop with dancers wearing masks and tied to ropes. The video received heavy rotation on MTV Europe[10] and was A-listed on Germany's VIVA.[11]

Impact and legacy

British DJ duo Sharp Boyz named the Armand Van Helden remix of "Move on Baby" as one of their favourites in 1996. George Mitchell said, "This rates as one of his best. He's a big inspiration to us. he came with a hard sound, heartbeat kick drum, and took on projects everyone else would say no to and transformed them, as he did with this remix."[12]

Track listings

  • 7-inch single – Germany
  1. "Move on Baby" (Definitive Edit) – 3:39
  2. "Move on Baby" (Plus Staples Mix) – 3:30
  • 12-inch maxi – Germany
  1. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  2. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 5:12
  3. "Move on Baby" (Plus Staples Mix) – 6:10
  4. "Move on Baby" (Mars Plastic Mix) – 5:30
  • 12-inch maxi – UK
  1. "Move on Baby" (Razor Mix) – 5:28
  2. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:29
  3. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 5:14
  4. "Move on Baby" (Plus Staples Mix) – 6:10
  5. "Move on Baby" (Ralf And Professor Mix) – 8:37
  • 12-inch maxi – US
  1. "Move on Baby" (F-Mix) – 5:28
  2. "Move on Baby" (Tribalism Mix) – 6:31
  3. "Move on Baby" (Armand's Peakin' Mix) – 9:10
  4. "Move on Baby" (Extended Remix Vocal) – 5:19
  • 12-inch maxi 1 – Italy (Yellow disc)
  1. "Move on Baby" (XClub + XDub Mix) – 12:10
  2. "Move on Baby" (Ralf & DJ Professor Mix) – 8:45
  • 12-inch maxi 2 – Italy (Blue disc)
  1. "Move on Baby" (KM 1972 Mix) – 5:58
  2. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 5:12
  3. "Move on Baby" (Extended Mix) – 5:45
  4. "Move on Baby" (Sound of Love) – 6:35
  • 12-inch maxi 3 – Italy (Green disc)
  1. "Move on Baby" (Tribalism Mix) – 6:30
  2. "Move on Baby" (Plus Staples Mix) – 6:10
  3. "Move On Baby" (DJ Pierre Trance Mix) – 8:20
  • 12-inch maxi 4 – Italy (Black disc)
  1. "Move on Baby" (Overture & R.A.F. Zone Mix) – 11:35
  2. "Move on Baby" (Extended Mix) – 5:45
  3. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  4. "Move on Baby" (KM 1972 Mix) – 5:58
  5. "Move on Baby" (Tribalism Mix) – 6:30
  • 12-inch maxi 5 – Italy (Red disc)
  1. "Move On Baby" (Mars Plastic Mix) – 5:30
  2. "Move On Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  3. "Move on Baby" (Overture + R.A.F. Zone Mix) – 11:35
  • 12-inch maxi – Finland
  1. "Move on Baby" (KDC – Radio Edit) (Mars Plastic Mix) – 3:46
  2. "Move on Baby" (Original) – 3:37
  3. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  4. "Move on Baby" (KM. 1972 Mix) – 5:58
  • CD single – Switzerland
  1. "Move on Baby" (Mars Plastic Edit) – 3:53
  2. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 5:12
  • CD maxi – Netherlands
  1. "Move on Baby" (Mars Plastic Edit) – 3:25
  2. "Move on Baby" (Mars Plastic Mix) – 5:30
  3. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  4. "Move on Baby" (Overture & RAF Zone Mix) – 11:35
  5. "Move on Baby" (KM 1972 Mix) – 5:58
  6. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 5:12
  7. "Move on Baby" (Extended Mix) – 5:45
  8. "Move on Baby" (Sound Of Love Mix) – 6:35
  9. "Move on Baby" (Tribalism Mix) – 6:30
  10. "Move on Baby" (Plus Staples Mix) – 6:10
  11. "Move on Baby" (DJ Pierre Trance Mix) – 8:20
  12. "Move on Baby" (Ralf & Professor Mix) – 6:59
  • CD maxi – Germany, UK
  1. "Move on Baby" (Definitive Edit) – 3:39
  2. "Move on Baby" (Razor Mix) – 5:27
  3. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  4. "Move on Baby" (Ralf And Professor Mix) – 8:45
  5. "Move on Baby" (Plus Staples Mix) – 6:10
  6. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 5:12
  7. "Move on Baby" (Extended Mix) – 5:45
  • CD maxi – US
  1. "Move on Baby" (Extended Remix Vocal) – 5:19
  2. "Move on Baby" (F-Mix) – 5:25
  3. "Move on Baby" (Tribalism Mix) – 6:31
  4. "Move on Baby" (Definitive Edit) – 3:38
  5. "Move on Baby" (Razor Edit) – 3:38
  • CD maxi – Finland
  1. "Move on Baby" (Radio Edit (Mars Plastic Mix)) – 3:46
  2. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix) – 3:37
  3. "Move on Baby" (House Mix) – 5:30
  4. "Move on Baby" (KM.1972 Mix) – 5:58
  • CD maxi – Remixes – Germany
  1. "Move on Baby" (Overture + R.A.F. Zone Mix) – 11:35
  2. "Move on Baby" (Sound Of Love) – 6:35
  3. "Move on Baby" (KM 1972 Mix) – 5:58
  4. "Move on Baby" (DJ Pierre Trance Mix) – 8:20
  • Cassette – UK
  1. "Move on Baby" (Definitive Edit)
  2. "Move on Baby" (Razor Mix)
  3. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix)
  4. "Move on Baby" (Definitive Edit)
  5. "Move on Baby" (Razor Mix)
  6. "Move on Baby" (Original Mix)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1994)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[13] [14] 58
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] 3
Belgium (VRT Top 30 Flanders)[16] 3
Denmark (IFPI)[17] 14
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[18] 1
Europe (European Dance Radio)[19] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[20] 1
France (SNEP)30
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[21] 16
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 9
Italy (Musica e dischi)[23] 2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[24] 1
Norway (VG-lista)8
Scotland (OCC)[25] 5
Spain (AFYVE)[26] 7
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)9
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)1
UK Singles (OCC)[27] 7
UK Dance (Music Week)[28] 4
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[29] 7
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard)[30] 7
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)31

Year-end charts

Chart (1994)Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[31] 39
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[32] 19
Europe (European Dance Radio)[33] 16
Germany (Official German Charts)[34] 31
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[35] 7
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[36] 60
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[37] 11
UK Singles (OCC)[38] 84
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[39] 98

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United KingdomFebruary 1994Internal Dance
Germany10 February 1994CDZYX Music
Japan25 May 1994Mini-CDCutting Edge[40]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John . Bush . Cappella – U Got 2 Know . . 18 November 2020 .
  2. Larry . Flick . Dance Trax: Crystal Waters' Single Goes 100% Pure Gold . . 22 October 1994 . 32 . 10 October 2020 . Larry Flick.
  3. Singles. Taylor. Parkes. Melody Maker. 19 February 1994. 6 March 2020. Taylor Parkes.
  4. Andy . Beevers . Market Preview: Dance – Pick of the Week . . 5 February 1994 . 21 . 14 April 2021.
  5. James . Hamilton . Dj directory . Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert) . 19 February 1994 . 7 . 13 April 2021 . James Hamilton (DJ and journalist).
  6. The Talents Behind The Dance Hits Of 94: Cappella . . 17 December 1994 . 29 . 23 April 2021.
  7. Karen. Holt. Border Breakers: Monitoring The Impact Of Euro Talent. Music & Media. 11. 47. 19 November 1994. 20. 2 April 2018.
  8. Web site: cappella – move on baby (viva tv). YouTube. 9 December 2018.
  9. Web site: Cappella – Move On Baby. Eurokdj.com. 1 March 2024.
  10. Station Reports > MTV Europe/London. Music & Media. 26 March 1994. 26. 17 December 2022.
  11. Station Reports > VIVA TV/Cologne. Music & Media. 26 March 1994. 26. 17 December 2022.
  12. Jocks On Their Box. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 28 September 1996. 5. 14 September 2021.
  13. Web site: The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 10 Jul 1994. Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). 26 February 2016. N.B. The HP column displays the highest peak reached.
  14. Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia. pdf. 49.
  15. "Move on Baby", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved 19 February 2008)
  16. http://top30-2.radio2.be/#/search/cappella Belgian peak
  17. Danish Singles Chart. 4 March 1994.
  18. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 11. 13. 20. 26 March 1994. 25 November 2019.
  19. European Dance Radio Top 25. Music & Media. 11. 17. 23 April 1994. 29. 18 December 2019.
  20. https://books.google.com/books?id=NQgEAAAAMBAJ&q=hits+of+the+world Billboard: Hits of the World, 26 March 1994
  21. Web site: Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (28.04.1994 – 04.05.1994). Dagblaðið Vísir – Tónlist. 1 February 2018.
  22. Irish Single Chart Irishcharts.ie (Retrieved 10 April 2008)
  23. Top 10 Sales in Europe. Music & Media. 11. 15. 23. 9 April 1994. 25 November 2019.
  24. Web site: Single top 100 over 1994 . Top40 . Dutch . 17 April 2010.
  25. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 (27 February 1994-05 March 1994). Official Charts Company. 7 February 2018.
  26. https://books.google.com/books?id=SAgEAAAAMBAJ&q=hits+of+the+world Billboard: Hits of the World, 7 May 1994
  27. "Move on Baby", UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved 31 August 2008)
  28. Dance Singles . . 19 February 1994 . 22 . 24 April 2021.
  29. The RM Club Chart 5.2.94. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 5 February 1994. 4. 2 October 2022.
  30. Billboard [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p44809/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic.com] (Retrieved 19 February 2008)
  31. Web site: jaaroverzichten 1994. nl. Ultratop. 7 December 2019.
  32. 1994 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 24 December 1994. 12. 28 November 2019.
  33. 1994 in Review: European Dance Radio. Music & Media. 11. 52. 8. 24 December 1994. 1 March 2024.
  34. Web site: Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 1994. de. GfK Entertainment. 26 November 2019.
  35. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1994. nl. dutchcharts.nl. 12 December 2019.
  36. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 1994. Sverigetopplistan. sv. 23 November 2019.
  37. 1994 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved 31 August 2008)
  38. Top 100 Singles 1994. Music Week. 9. 14 January 1995.
  39. The RM Club Chart of the Year. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 24 December 1994. 10. 20 May 2023.
  40. Web site: ムーブ・オン・ベイビー カペラ. Move on Baby Cappella. Oricon. ja. 26 February 2024.

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