Cradle (song)
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| Single by Atomic Kitten | ||||
| from the album The Greatest Hits | ||||
| Released | 14 February 2005[1] | |||
| Studio | Motor Museum (Liverpool, England) | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
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| "Cradle" on YouTube | ||||
"Cradle 2005" is a song recorded by English girl group Atomic Kitten from their compilation The Greatest Hits. It was released as a single on 14 February 2005, in aid of World Vision, a year after the group's announcement of their split in 2004. It is a partially re-recorded version of a song that was previously included on their debut album, Right Now (2000). While the demo version of "Cradle", produced by Simon Franglen, appeared on the album's early 2000 Japanese release; a slightly faster recording, produced by Quiz & Larossi, appeared on the album's late 2000 UK release. The song was originally led entirely by group member Natasha Hamilton; "Cradle 2005" was re-recorded to include additional lead vocals from Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon for the charity release and remixed by Jeremy Wheatley.[2][3] "Cradle 2005" reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 46 in Ireland.
Music videos
The original 2000 video features Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon and Kerry Katona behind a plain white and black background. The 2005 version of the video is a montage of Atomic Kitten's career and includes footage of McClarnon and Jenny Frost visiting Africa in November 2004 for the charity fundraiser. Hamilton was unable to visit due to being heavily pregnant with her second child. Footage from the original 2000 video (with Katona edited out) and the Belfast live performance during the group's 2002 Right Here, Right Now Tour, as well as clips of the US version of the "Whole Again" video, are shown throughout.
Track listings
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Cradle" |
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| 3:47 |
| 2. | "Eternal Flame" | Ray Ruffin | 3:15 | |
| 3. | "Someone like Me" (Minus Blue mix) |
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| 4:20 |
| 4. | "Cradle 2005" (video) | 3:48 |
Notes
- ^[a] denotes additional producer
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 46 |
| Scotland (OCC)[6] | 12 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 10 |
References
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 12 February 2005. p. 31.
- ^ https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30189119.html
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/2579829-Atomic-Kitten-Cradle/image/SW1hZ2U6NDQ0NzIzMw==
- ^ Cradle (UK CD single liner notes). Atomic Kitten. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2005. SINDX72.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Atomic Kitten". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 November 2016.