"Colour the World" is a song by German production group Sash! featuring Nigerian-Swedish recording artist and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in 1999 via Mighty, Club Tools, and Multiply Records as the fourth and final single from the group's second studio album, Life Goes On (1998). It was successful in a number of European countries and reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
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| Single by Sash! featuring Dr. Alban | ||||
| from the album Life Goes On | ||||
| Released | 1999 | |||
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| Length | 3:35 | |||
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Critical reception
A reviewer from Birmingham Evening Mail commented, "Sash has now entered his tribal, luv'ed up phase. Not as good as previous singles but annoyingly catchy."[2]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson; all music is composed by Ralph Kappmaier, Thomas Allison, Sascha Lappessen
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Colour the World" (Single) | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Colour the World" (Extended Mix) | 6:00 |
| 3. | "Colour the World" (Dario G. Remix) | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Colour the World" (ATB Remix) | 5:51 |
| 5. | "Colour the World" (DJ Delicious Remix) | 6:52 |
| 6. | "Colour the World" (Dale Cooper & Vincent Price Remix) | 6:19 |
| Total length: | 32:39 | |
Credits
- Design – Michael Kowalkowski[3]
- Lyrics – Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson
- Mastering – J. Quincy Kramer
- Music – Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson
- Producer – Sash!, Tokapi
- Vocals – Dr. Alban
Charts
Year-end charts
| Chart (1999) | Position |
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| Romania (Romanian Top 100)[14] | 24 |
Lazy Monkeys version
| "Colour the World" | |
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| Single by Lazy Monkeys | |
| Released | 11 August 2009 |
| Recorded | 2008 |
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| Label | YAWA Recordings GmbH |
| Songwriter(s) | Ralf Kappmeier Sascha Lappessen Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke Alban Nwapa |
In 2009, the group Lazy Monkeys released a cover version of the song.[15][16]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke; all music is composed by Ralph Kappmaier, Thomas Allison, Sascha Lappessen
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Colour the World" (Sample Rippers Remix) | 4:59 |
| 2. | "Colour the World" (Phunk Foundation Remix Edit) | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Colour the World" (Phunk Foundation Remix) | 6:03 |
| 4. | "Colour the World" (Sample Rippers Radio Edit) | 3:10 |
| 5. | "Colour the World" (De-Grees Radio Edit) | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Colour the World" (De-Grees Remix) | 4:43 |
| Total length: | 25:47 | |