Kelly Watch the Stars
| "Kelly Watch the Stars" | ||||
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| Single by Air | ||||
| from the album Moon Safari | ||||
| Released | 4 May 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
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| Length | 3:44 | |||
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"Kelly Watch the Stars" (also written "Kelly, Watch the Stars!") is a song by French electronic music duo Air from their debut studio album, Moon Safari (1998). It was released on 4 May 1998 as the album's second single.
Critical reception
The song was well received by music critics. AllMusic called the song "accessible pop."[1] Drum 'n' Bass: The Rough Guide described the song as "retro-electronics".[2] The song was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[3]
Chart performance
The song was commercially successful in the United Kingdom, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 18 on the chart dated 16 May 1998 and spending a total of three weeks in the top 50.[4] The song remains their second highest-peaking single in the UK.[4]
Music video
The music video, directed by Mike Mills,[5] drew attention due to its surreal concept.[3] It depicts a girl named Kelly playing table tennis. She is knocked unconscious, and floats into the night sky. She eventually regains consciousness, and continues to play, eventually winning the table tennis match.[6] Meanwhile, the members of Air seem to be simulating her game while playing Pong on a TV.
Live performances and media usage
The group performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2016, to promote the release of their retrospective collection Twentyears.[7][8]
A remix of the song was featured on the soundtrack for the 1999 film Splendor.[9] The song was also featured on the 2012 electronica retrospective collection "Electrospective".[10] The song was also featured in an episode of TV shows Daria and Back in Time for Dinner.[11]
Track listings
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Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[18] | 77 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[19] | 12 |
| Scotland (OCC)[20] | 18 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 18 |
References
- ^ Bush, John. "Moon Safari – Air". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Shapiro, Pete (1999). Drum 'n' Bass: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781858284330. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ a b Dimery, Robert (2016). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (5th ed.). Tristan de Lancey. ISBN 978-1-84403-392-8.
- ^ a b c "Air: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars (1998)". IMVDb. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Music Video". YouTube. Astralwerks. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Pearce, Sheldon; Minsker, Evan (28 September 2016). "Watch Air Perform "Kelly Watch the Stars," Action Bronson Talk Stealing TVs on "Kimmel"". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (28 September 2016). "Air performs "Kelly Watch the Stars", Action Bronson talks food on Kimmel — watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. ""Splendor" Overview". AllMusic. RhtyhmOne. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. ""Electrospective" Track Listing and Overview". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Air at IMDb". IMDb. amazon.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars" (French CD single). Air. Source/Virgin Records. 1998. 7243 8 95071 2 6.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars" (French CD maxi single). Air. Source. 1998. 7243 8 95072 2 5.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars" (Australian CD single). Air. Source/Virgin Records. 1998. 7243 8 95072 2 5.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars" (French 7-inch single). Air. Source. 1998. 7243 8 95071 7 1.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars" (French 12-inch single). Air. Source. 1998. 7243 8 95072 6 3.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Kelly Watch the Stars" (UK cassette single). Air. Source. 1998. VSC1690.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ^ "Air – Kelly Watch the Stars" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
