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===European version===
===European version===
The European version of the film is inspired by the film ''[[Metropolis (1927 film)|Metropolis]].'' It features two alien robot characters, one male and one female. The robots communicate with each other by [[videophone]]; their conversation is intercut with dance sequences from black-and-white movies of the 1920s and 1930s, as well as color snippets of Jeglitza and Petersen performing the lyrics to the song. The robots are also able to view each other directly, the male with a [[binoculars|binocular]] headset and the female with a [[telescope]]. As the song progresses, the stiff movements of the robots become more fluid and dance-like. At the end of the video, the two robots meet, dance, and walk away together, arm in arm.
The European version of the film is inspired by the film ''[[Metropolis (1927 film)|Metropolis]].'' It features two alien robot characters, one male and one female. They communicate with each other by [[videophone]], their conversation intercut with dance sequences from black-and-white movies of the 1920s and 1930s, as well as color snippets of Jeglitza and Petersen performing the lyrics to the song. The robots are also able to view each other directly, the male with a [[binoculars|binocular]] headset and the female with a [[telescope]]. As the song progresses, the stiff movements of the robots become more fluid and dance-like. At the end of the video, the two robots meet, dance, and walk away together, arm in arm.


==Official versions==
==Official versions==

Revision as of 14:49, 13 February 2018

"Another Night"
Song

"Another Night" is a platinum selling crossover pop hit by the German music group Real McCoy. The single is featured on the group's album Another Night (1995), which was the North American re-issue of their second album Space Invaders (1994). The song was first produced in Berlin, Germany by the music producers Juergen Wind (J.Wind) and Frank "Quickmix" Hassas in 1993.

"Another Night" was an international hit, reaching number two in the United Kingdom and number one in Australia. In the United States, "Another Night" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 during the holiday season of 1994–1995. It was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, spent 40 weeks in the Top 40 and became the best-selling single by a German act in American history.

In Billboard Magazine's Top 100 Songs of the First 50 Years of the Hot 100, "Another Night" was ranked at number 91.[1] As a number three hit, it is the lowest-ranked song to be listed on this chart. The song also brought the group the distinction of having the longest run at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 (11 non-consecutive weeks).

Background and release

"Another Night" was originally released in Europe in the Summer of 1993. The success of the single in Europe and Canada later led to the production of the second album from MC Sar & The Real McCoy titled Space Invaders . When Clive Davis of Arista Records took notice of the major success of "Another Night" and Space Invaders in 1994, he made a deal with Hansa Records to bring MC Sar & The Real McCoy to the American market. As a result, the group name was shortened to Real McCoy and the single "Another Night" became the lead single to the 1995 re-release of the Space Invaders album under a new title. For the 1995 re-release, the album was renamed Another Night. Additional songs not heard on the Space Invaders version of the album were included on the American re-release.

Composition, vocals and lyrics

While singer Patricia "Patsy" Petersen stars in the music videos for the single, the actual vocals on the track were recorded with studio singer Karin Kasar. German rapper Olaf "O-Jay" Jeglitza performed the rap vocals on the single. "Another Night" was originally inspired by Roni Griffith's 1982 song "Desire", the Coca-Cola theme tune and Captain Hollywood Project's 1992 song "More and More." The song lyrics tell the story of a woman who longs to be with the anonymous individual she encounters every night in her dreams. The rap vocals represent the man's voice in the woman's head, saying the things she wants to hear and promising to fulfill her desires. However, each dawn brings pain to the vocalist, as she realizes "when the night is gone, I'll be alone".

Critical reception

Billboard wrote about the song: "Charismatic new European act is armed and ready to infiltrate U.S. radio airwaves and clubs with an instantly infectious and jaunty li'l rave/NRG jumper that may initially remind some of "What Is Love" by Haddaway. A close spin, however, reveals a frothy confection that stands on its own pop merits. Nicely contrasted male/female duet vocals kick lovely, as do peppy remixes by the Berman Brothers and Armand Van Helden. Already wooing folks aboard, single has the strength to keep the glow of summer parties lingering for a long time to come."[2]

Chart performance

"Another Night" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 77 on the week ending August 27, 1994.[3] In the single's fourth week on the chart, it debuted on the Top 40 on the week ending September 17, 1994 at number 32.[4] Two weeks afterwards, the song reached the Top 20, hitting number 16.[5] The following week, it scored its way into the top-ten at number ten.[6] Four weeks later, it entered the top-five at number five on the published week ending October 29, 1994.[7] Two weeks later, on the week ending November 12, 1994, it reached its peak position of number three.[8] It dropped out of the Top 40 on the week ending June 24, 1995, over half a year after its peak date.[9] It stayed on the chart for 45 weeks.[10]

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Pop Songs chart, Billboard magazine released a list of the 100 best-performing pop airplay songs since the chart's beginning in 1992. "Another Night" topped the list.[11]

Music video

Two music videos were filmed for the single's release.

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Patricia "Patsy" Petersen performing in the US version of the "Another Night" music video.

US version

In the US version of the music video for the single, Jeglitza is Real McCoy, the DJ of a pirate radio station which is powered by four men with handcycle-mounted generators. Petersen (lip-syncing Karan Kasar's vocals) is driving around town on her moped, mounting posters promoting McCoy's radio broadcasts while listening to the broadcast on a boombox. She is attracted to McCoy's voice and image, but has apparently never met him. As McCoy leaves his hidden studio after another night's broadcast, he walks by Petersen on her moped; recognizing him, she turns for a quick moment, and then rides on. This version was directed by Nigel Dick.

European version

The European version of the film is inspired by the film Metropolis. It features two alien robot characters, one male and one female. They communicate with each other by videophone, their conversation intercut with dance sequences from black-and-white movies of the 1920s and 1930s, as well as color snippets of Jeglitza and Petersen performing the lyrics to the song. The robots are also able to view each other directly, the male with a binocular headset and the female with a telescope. As the song progresses, the stiff movements of the robots become more fluid and dance-like. At the end of the video, the two robots meet, dance, and walk away together, arm in arm.

Official versions

  • Album Version – 3:57 (also known as Radio Mix)
  • Club Mix – 5:17
  • Dance Mix – 5:04
  • Inferno Mix – 6:26
  • Nightmare Mix – 6:00
  • Pob's P-O-B Mix (feat. Pob) – 5:12
  • Black Belt Mix – 5:56
  • Ragga Airplay Mix – 3:43
  • Ragga II House Mix – 5:16
  • Super Best Alan Edit – 3:39
  • Armand's New School Mix – 5:16
  • Armand's Nightmare Mix – 6:40
  • US Airplay Hot Mix – 3:59
  • US Club Mix – 5:47
  • US House Mix – 5:17 (also known as 'House Mix')
  • Psycho Mix – 5:30 (appeared on 12" Vinyl)
  • Justin Lewis

Charts

See also

References

  1. ^ The Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs (100-91)
  2. ^ "Billboard: NEW & NOTEWORTHY" (PDF). Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  3. ^ "Music: Top 100 Songs - Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Retrieved May 8, 2016.
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  7. ^ "Billboard (October 29, 1994 Issue) - Google Books". Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  8. ^ "Billboard (November 12, 1994 Issue) - Google Books". Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Billboard (June 24, 1994 Issue) - Google Books". Retrieved May 8, 2016.
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  11. ^ "Rihanna Rules as No. 1 Artist In Pop Songs Chart's 25-Year History". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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  13. ^ Belgian peak Archived 2010-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Canadian RPM Top Singles peak
  15. ^ RPM: issue date March 21, 1994
  16. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin - levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 9789511210535.
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  21. ^ "Scottish Singles Chart 20 November 1994 - 26 November 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  22. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 452. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  23. ^ "Official UK Dance Singles Chart (13 November 1994-19 November 1994)". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
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  27. ^ Canada Top 50 Dance Tracks of 1994
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  29. ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 50 Singles 1995". Retrieved 2014-07-01.
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  32. ^ Geoff Mayfield (December 25, 1999). 1999 The Year in Music Totally '90s: Diary of a Decade - The listing of Top Pop Albums of the '90s & Hot 100 Singles of the '90s. Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2010. {{cite book}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  33. ^ "Rihanna Rules as No. 1 Artist In Pop Songs Chart's 25-Year History". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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