"The Key" is the debut solo single from English singer-songwriter and musician Matt Goss.[1][2][3][4][better source needed][5][6][7] It was released in 1995 as the lead single from his debut solo album, The Key (1996).[8][9] It peaked at number 40[10][11] on the UK Singles Chart and 35 in Belgium.[12][13] The track was re-recorded and re-released in 2004 as "Minimal Chic Ft. Matt Goss" and peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.[14]
"The Key" | ||||
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Single by Matt Goss | ||||
from the album The Key | ||||
B-side | "Second Time Dreaming" | |||
Released | 1995 | |||
Genre | funk, soul, pop | |||
Length | 3:59 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Matt Goss | |||
Producer(s) | Matt Goss, Tony Phillips | |||
Matt Goss singles chronology | ||||
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Goss composed the music, lyrics, production, programming, keyboards, bass, vocals and backing vocals on the track with Tony Phillips on the production and mixing.[15] The track was released in the UK, Italy, France, Netherlands and Australia.[16] "Second Time Dreaming" was an exclusive B-side to the cassette single only in the UK.[17]
The track was remixed by Italian DJ Joe T Vannelli and the remix peaked at number one in the Italian dance chart.[18][19][20]
Track listings
edit- CD
- "The Key" (7" Edit) — 3:59
- "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Dubby Mix) — 7:07
- "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Corvette Mix) — 7:00
- "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Corvette 2 Mix) — 7:35
- 12"
- "The Key" (Joe T. Vannelli Dubby Mix) — 9:09
- "The Key" (Joe T. Vannelli Corvette 2 Mix) — 7:35
- Cassette single
- "The Key" (7" Edit) — 3:59
- "Second Time Dreaming" — 5:25
Personnel
edit- Guitar – Tim Pierce
- Keyboards – Max Cassan (CD tracks: 2, 3, 4)
- Music By, Lyrics By, Producer, Programmed By, Keyboards, Bass, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Matt Goss
- Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Programmed By – Tony Phillips
- Remix, Bass, Drums – Joe T. Vannelli (CD tracks: 2, 3, 4)
Charts
editChart (1995) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[21] | 35 |
Europe (European Dance Radio)[22] | 19 |
Italy (FIMI)[23] | 1 |
UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 40 |
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[25] | 54 |
References
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- ^ "Collingwood College - Alumni". Collingwood College. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss collaboration and partnerships". Atlantric Speaker Bureau. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss discography". Matt Goss fan site.
- ^ Goss, Matt (9 January 2014). More Than You Know (1 ed.). Harper Collins. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-00-720762-6. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Anosova, Daria (5 Oct 2016). "Bros reunite for first time in a decade". Gigwise. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2 Sep 1995. p. 60. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "The Key - Matt Goss". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Michael, Heatley (1996). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Rock: The World's Most Comprehensive Illustrated Rock Reference. Virgin. p. 27. ISBN 9781852276669.
- ^ "Matt Goss full official chart history". Official charts. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss - The Key". lescharts.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss - The Key". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "i need the key full official chart history". Official Charts. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss - The Key (CD single)". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss - The Key - Releases, Reviews, Credits". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss - The Key (Cassette single)". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ De Baser, Abraham (10 April 2017). "Matt Goss The Key Review written by Abraham for DeBaser". Debaser. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ per DeBaser, Abraham. "Matt Goss The Key Recensione scritta da Abraham per DeBaser". debaser.it. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Joe T. Vannelli - Italy DJ / Producer / Remixer". ICU Artists. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Matt Goss – The Key" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 9 September 1995. p. 12. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Matt Goss – The Key". Top Digital Download.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.