Running Around Town Explained

Running Around Town
Cover:Billie_Ray_Martin-Running_Around_Town.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Billie Ray Martin
Album:Deadline for My Memories
Released:1995
Genre:
Length:3:57
Label:
Producer:Brian Transeau
Prev Title:Your Loving Arms
Prev Year:1995
Next Title:Imitation of Life
Next Year:1996

"Running Around Town" is a song by German artist Billie Ray Martin, the former lead singer of Electribe 101, released in 1995 by Magnet, Sire and EastWest as the second single from her debut solo album, Deadline for My Memories (1995). Written by Martin and produced by Brian Transeau, the song was the follow-up to her successful debut single, "Your Loving Arms". It reached moderate success on the charts in Europe, peaking at number ten in Italy, number 19 in Finland and number 29 in the UK. It also peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 22 on the Billboard Dance Sales chart. A music video was also produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

John Bush from AllMusic described the song as "magical" electro-pop.[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Brian "B.T." Transeau produced this smoker with a trance/house urgency that complements Martin's expectedly melodramatic performance. The two were behind the board for the easily programmable Jacob's Ladder remix."[2] In his weekly UK chart commentary in Dotmusic, James Masterton felt the track "somehow lacks the charm of its predecessor".[3] A reviewer from The Irish Times noted its "wonderful sweep".[4]

Music Week gave it three out of five, adding, "Martin's voice isn't to all tastes but she works with the right producers (BT in this case), and this uptempo dance record has claims on a chart place."[5] Rupert Howe from NME wrote, "And even though 'Running Around Town' is not quite the devilish swoon that 'Your Loving Arms' was, the vocal's endorphin disco rush should see off any of the current crop of weak-kneed Euro-pap pretenders."[6] The RM Dance Update declared it as "another great vocal performance and a club smash".[7] Record Mirror editor James Hamilton called it a "trancey groove".[8] J.D. Considine for Vibe said that the singer "adds oomph" to a "hard-thumping workout".[9]

Track listing

  1. "Running Around Town" (BT's Jacobs Ladder Mix) — 13:13
  2. "Running Around Town" (BT's Shelter Mix) — 7:01
  3. "Running Around Town" (Extended Mix) — 5:27
  1. "Running Around Town" (7" Mix) — 3:57
  2. "Running Around Town" (BT's Jacobs Ladder Mix) — 13:09
  3. "Your Loving Arms" (Brothers in Rhythm Edited Club Mix) — 6:49
  1. "Running Around Town" (7" Mix) — 3:55
  2. "Running Around Town" (BT's Jacobs Ladder Mix) — 13:12
  3. "Running Around Town" (Extended Mix) — 5:27
  4. "Running Around Town" (BT's Shelter Mix) — 7:01
  5. "Running Around Town" (Junior's Mix) — 11:04
  6. "Your Loving Arms" (Brothers in Rhythm Edited Club Mix) — 6:49

Charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 101
Italy (Musica e dischi)[11] 10
Scotland (OCC)[12] 37
UK Singles (OCC)29
UK Dance (OCC)[13] 2
UK Cool Cuts (Music Week)[14] 1
US Dance Sales (Billboard)22

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John . Bush . Billie Ray Martin – Deadline for My Memories . . 23 November 2020 .
  2. Larry . Flick . Dance Trax: Gonzalez Prepares More Batches Of Bucketheads . . 12 August 1995 . 24 . 23 November 2020 . Larry Flick.
  3. Web site: Masterton. James. Week Ending September 2nd 1995. Chart Watch UK. 27 August 1995. 24 September 2021. James Masterton.
  4. Dance . . 16 February 1996 . 23 November 2020 .
  5. Reviews: Singles . . 5 August 1995 . 29 . 11 May 2021 .
  6. Rupert. Howe. Singles. NME. 26 August 1995. 41. 11 March 2024.
  7. Cool Cuts . Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert) . 29 July 1995 . 4 . 10 May 2021 .
  8. James . Hamilton . Dj directory . Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert) . 2 September 1995 . 11 . 12 May 2021 . James Hamilton (DJ and journalist).
  9. J.D. . Considine . Billie Ray Martin 'Deadline For My Memories' . . September 1996 . 223 . 23 November 2020 . J.D. Considine.
  10. Web site: Billie Ray Martin chart history, received from ARIA in May 2024. ARIA. Imgur.com. 7 July 2024. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
  11. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e Dischi. it. 29 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Billie Ray Martin".
  12. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 27 August 1995 - 02 September 1995. Official Charts Company. 3 April 2021.
  13. Web site: Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 27 August 1995 - 02 September 1995. Official Charts Company. 15 June 2021.
  14. The RM Cool Cuts . Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert) . 5 August 1995 . 4 . 11 May 2021 .

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