Anything (Culture Beat song)

Last updated

"Anything"
Anything (song).jpg
Single by Culture Beat
from the album Serenity
ReleasedDecember 1993
Genre Eurodance
Length6:24
Label Dance Pool
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Torsten Fenslau
Culture Beat singles chronology
"Got to Get It"
(1993)		"Anything"
(1993)		"World in Your Hands"
(1994)
Music video
"Anything" on YouTube

"Anything" is a song recorded by German Eurodance group Culture Beat, released in December 1993 by Dance Pool as the third single from the group's second album, Serenity (1993). Written by Nosie Katzmann with Jay Supreme, Torsten Fenslau and Peter Zweie, the song was very successful on the charts in Europe. It reached the top five in at least nine countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. The song's music video was directed by Matt Broadley and filmed in London.

Contents

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard reviewed the song favorably, stating that the German rave/pop duo "likely will continue to enjoy widespread action with this hooky, NRGetic anthem." He added, "Rapper Jay Supreme raps with fire and speed, while Tania Evans does her best with a chorus that is maddeningly silly. And yet single has ample charm, fueled by a double-pack of remixes that are sure to woo DJs at several formats." [1] John Patrick from Lake District News declared it as "another good one". [2] In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton wrote, "Despite being as formulaic as the last two, the new hit is actually quite good fun, trying at times to make the rapper trip over his own tongue in what is one of the fastest sung dance records ever." [3] Ian Gittens from Melody Maker praised it as "a brilliant disposable pop single with a wiggle in its walk and a lustrous shimmer." [4]

Pan-European magazine Music & Media said, "By now everybody knows what it tastes like. But at the moment it's a matter of addiction for the public, and a third European hit from the Serenity album is within reach." [5] Alan Jones from Music Week felt the song "is an altogether less compelling record. It's much too frantic, rattling along like any number of rave/hi-NRG tracks, and possesses an uncharismatic rap. Sure to score, but don't expect it to chart particularly high, or hang around for long." [6] In an retrospective review, Pop Rescue complimented it as "superior". [7] James Hamilton from the Record Mirror Dance Update described it as a "frantic hip house galloper". [8] Mark Frith from Smash Hits gave it four out of five, writing that Culture Beat has released a "rather good breakneck speed dance record. It's not destined to be as big a chart hit as "Mr Vain" and "Got to Get It", but it'll go Top 20 all the same. It should do masses for their credibility club-wise." [9]

Chart performance

"Anything" was a chart success in many countries, particularly in Austria, Denmark, France and Spain where it reached number three and four, respectively, and in the UK, where the song peaked at number five during its first week on the UK Singles Chart, on 9 January 1994; [10] It spent two weeks at that position and reached number two on the UK Dance Singles Chart."Anything" also entered the top 20 in Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number four on 5 February while peaking at number one on the European Dance Radio chart. [11] [12] Outside Europe, the song charted at number six on Canada's RPM Dance chart, number seven on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and number 12 in Australia. "Anything" was awarded with a gold record in Australia and Germany, after 35,000 and 250,000 units were shipped, respectively.

Airplay

"Anything" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at number 20 on 8 January 1994 due to crossover airplay in West Central- and South-European regions and peaked at number four on 22 January. [13]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Anything" was directed by Swedish-based director Matt Broadley [14] and produced by Apollon Bild&Film. [15] It was filmed in London on 9th November 1993 and received heavy rotation on MTV Europe in February 1994. [16]

Track listings

  1. "Anything" (Grosser Club Mix) – 7:34
  2. "Anything" (Introless) – 6:11
  3. "Anything" (Tribal House Mix) – 6:29
  4. "Anything" (Radio Converted) – 3:56
  5. "Anything" (MTV Mix) – 4:35
  1. "Anything" (Trancemix) – 6:29 (Remix by Doug Laurent)
  2. "Anything" (Not Normal Mix) – 6:06 (Remix by Peter Gräber)
  3. "Anything" (T'N'T Partyzone Chicken Beat Mix) – 5:26 (Remix by Tillmann, Tielmann)
  4. "Anything" (Tribal) – 6:09 (Remix by Doug Laurent)
  1. "Anything" (Album Version) – 6:24
  2. "Anything" (Ralphi's Club Mix W/O Rap) – 7:03 (Remix by Ralphi Rosario)
  3. "Anything" (TNT Party Zone Mix) – 5:26 (Remix by Tillmann, Tielmann)
  4. "Anything" (Ralphi's Anything You Want Mix) – 6:00 (Remix by Ralphi Rosario)
  5. "Anything" (Introless Mix) – 6:11
  6. "Anything" (SSL Main Mix) – 6:35
  1. "Anything" (Radio Converted Mix) – 3:56
  2. "Anything" (Ralphi's Radio Remix) – 3:40 (Remix by Ralphi Rosario)
  3. "Anything" (Grosser Club Mix) – 7:34
  4. "Anything" (TNT Party Zone Mix) – 5:26 (Remix by Tillmann, Tielmann)
  5. "Anything" (Ralphi's Anything You Want Mix) – 6:00 (Remix by Ralphi Rosario)
  6. "Culture Beat DMC Megamix" – 6:33

Charts and certifications

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Anything"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [35] Gold35,000^
Germany (BVMI) [45] Gold250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Culture Beat</span> German musical group

Culture Beat is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Torsten Fenslau. The act has gone through a number of lineup changes over the years; they achieved the most success whilst fronted by singer Tania Evans and rapper Jay Supreme. Their 1993 single "Mr. Vain" was a number-one hit in eleven European countries, and the act claims to have sold more than 10 million records worldwide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">No Limit (2 Unlimited song)</span> 1993 single by 2 Unlimited

"No Limit" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance group 2 Unlimited, released in January 1993 by Byte, ZYX and PWL. It was their fifth single in total and the first to be released from their second album, No Limits! (1993). Co-written by the group's Ray Slijngaard and Anita Dels, the song became one of their most commercially successful singles, especially in Europe, reaching the number-one spot in 35 countries and the top 10 in several others. Like previous releases, the UK version of the single removed all of the raps from Slijngaard, leaving just Dels' vocals. One word from the rap was kept, the word 'Techno' which was looped and repeated during the middle of the song, turning the line into "Techno! Techno! Techno! Techno!" and giving the song an extra vocal hook. Its accompanying music video was directed by Nick Burgess-Jones and received heavy rotation on MTV Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Right in the Night</span> 1993 single by Jam & Spoon

"Right in the Night (Fall in Love with Music)" is a song by German electronic music duo Jam & Spoon, released by JAM! and Dance Pool as the second single from the duo's second album, Tripomatic Fairytales 2001 (1993). It is a Eurodance song with elements from progressive and vocal trance. It is based on "Leyenda" by the classical composer Isaac Albéniz and features vocals by American vocalist Plavka, with lyrics by Nosie Katzmann. The flamenco-styled riff in the song is played by duo member Jam El Mar, who was trained as a classical guitarist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Atomic (song)</span> 1980 single by Blondie

"Atomic" is a song by American rock band Blondie from their fourth studio album, Eat to the Beat (1979). Written by Debbie Harry and Jimmy Destri and produced by Mike Chapman, the song was released in February 1980 as the album's third single.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get Ready for This</span> 1991 single by 2 Unlimited

"Get Ready for This" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch music group 2 Unlimited. It was released in 1991 as the lead single from their debut album, Get Ready! (1992). Originally, the single was produced as an instrumental, titled the "Orchestral Mix". It became a hit and conscious of their popularity, Wilde & De Coster wanted a more accessible, formatted formula for their project to grow. Ray was then asked to write lyrics and add a rap to the track. On Ray Slijngaard's suggestion, Anita Doth joined as the female vocalist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Missing (Everything but the Girl song)</span> 1994 single by Everything but the Girl

"Missing" is a song by English musical duo Everything but the Girl, taken from their eighth studio album, Amplified Heart (1994). It was written by the two band members, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, and was produced by Watt and John Coxon. It was taken as the second single off the album on 8 August 1994 by Blanco y Negro Records in the United Kingdom and by Atlantic Records in the United States. It initially did not achieve much success until it was remixed by Todd Terry and re-released in 1995, resulting in worldwide success, peaking at or near the top of the charts in many countries. The release of the remixed version of "Missing" gave an indication of the band's future experimentation with more electronic dance music on subsequent albums.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mr. Vain</span> 1993 single by Culture Beat

"Mr. Vain" is a song by German musical group Culture Beat, released in April 1993 by Dance Pool as the lead single from the group's second studio album, Serenity (1993). The song was written by Steven Levis, Nosie Katzmann and Jay Supreme, and produced by Torsten Fenslau. Tania Evans is the lead vocalist and Supreme is the rapper.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Insomnia (Faithless song)</span> 1995 single by Faithless

"Insomnia" is a song by British musical group Faithless. Released as the band's second single, it became one of their most successful. It was originally released in 1995 and reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart, topping the UK Dance Chart in the process. When re-released in October 1996, the song achieved a new peak of number three in the United Kingdom and topped the charts of Finland, Norway, and Switzerland, as well as the American and Canadian dance charts. It also featured on Faithless's 1996 debut album, Reverence.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Real Thing (Tony Di Bart song)</span> 1993 single by Tony Di Bart

"The Real Thing" is a song by English singer-songwriter Tony Di Bart, released in 1993 and re-released in March 1994 by Cleveland City Blues. Co-written by Di Bart, the song topped both the UK Singles Chart following its 1994 re-release and became a top-20 hit in Belgium, France, Ireland, and Spain the same year. In 1996, it was included on Di Bart's only album, Falling for You.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Impossible (Captain Hollywood Project song)</span> 1993 single by Captain Hollywood Project

"Impossible" is a song by German musician Captain Hollywood Project. It was released in October 1993 as the fourth single from his debut album, Love Is Not Sex (1993), and features vocals by singer Kim Sanders. It was a sizeable hit in several countries, but like "All I Want", it achieved moderate success in comparison with the two previous Captain Hollywood Project's singles, "More and More" and "Only with You". A music video was also produced, featuring Petra Spiegl.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">World in Your Hands</span> 1994 single by Culture Beat

"World in Your Hands" is a song by German Eurodance group Culture Beat, released in March 1994 by Dance Pool as the fourth single and the last one marketed in almost all countries in Europe from their second album, Serenity (1993). As for other Culture Beat's singles, a CD maxi entirely composed of remixes was added among the available media a short time after. The ballad is written by Nosie Katzmann with Jay Supreme, Torsten Fenslau and Peter Zweie. It was a top-10 hit in Finland and the Netherlands. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number 20. Its music video was directed by Matt Broadley and filmed in Sweden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Inside Out (Culture Beat song)</span> 1995 single by Culture Beat

"Inside Out" is a song recorded by German Eurodance band Culture Beat, released in November 1995 as the first single from their third studio album, Inside Out (1995). As for other Culture Beat singles, a CD maxi entirely composed of remixes was added among the available media a short time after. The song was a hit in most of the European countries where it was released, and peaked at number five in Germany, its highest position in the various charts. Outside Europe, it peaked at number two on the RPM dance music chart in Canada and number 15 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Rhythm of the Night</span> 1993 song by Corona

"The Rhythm of the Night" is a song by Italian Eurodance group Corona. It was released as their debut single in 1993 in Italy, then elsewhere the following year. The song is the title track of the group's debut studio album, The Rhythm of the Night (1995), and was written by Francesco Bontempi, Annerley Emma Gordon, Giorgio Spagna, Pete Glenister and Mike Gaffey. It was produced by Bontempi, and the vocals were performed by Italian singer Giovanna Bersola, who is not credited on the single and does not appear in the music video. The woman who appears in the video is the group's frontwoman Olga Souza. The video was A-listed on Music TV-channels, such as Germany's VIVA. The song was a worldwide hit in 1994, peaking at number-one in Italy, and within the top five in most of Europe, while in the US, it fell short of the top ten, reaching number eleven on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Key the Secret</span> 1993 single by Urban Cookie Collective

"The Key the Secret" is the debut single by British group Urban Cookie Collective, released in June 1993 by Pulse 8 from the group's debut album, High on a Happy Vibe (1994). The song features vocals by British singer Diane Charlemagne and peaked at number one in the Netherlands. It was a top 5 hit also in Australia, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, and the UK, where it reached number two. Its music video was directed by Lindy Heymann.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Naturally (Selena Gomez & the Scene song)</span> 2009 single by Selena Gomez & the Scene

"Naturally" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene, taken from their debut studio album Kiss & Tell (2009). It was released by Hollywood Records as the album's second single in the United States and select other countries. The song was produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James who wrote the song with Devrim Karaoglu. Musically, "Naturally" is an uptempo dance-pop song which relies on electropop. The song's lyrics speak of a relationship in which feelings are not forced and the protagonist sings of their happiness. The song officially impacted US mainstream radio on January 19, 2010, and was released physically in numerous European countries thereafter. The song also appears on the international standard edition of the band's second album, A Year Without Rain (2010).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A Deeper Love</span> 1991 single by Clivillés & Cole

"A Deeper Love" is a song written by American producers Robert Clivillés and David Cole, and performed by them as Clivillés & Cole featuring vocals by Deborah Cooper. Released by Columbia in 1991, the song was the duo's fifth number-one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. On other US charts, "A Deeper Love" peaked at number 83 on the soul singles chart and number 44 on the pop chart. Overseas, especially in Europe the single charted higher, going to number 15 in the UK and number eight on the Dutch Top 40.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Used to Hold Me (Ralphi Rosario song)</span> 1987 single by Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold

"You Used to Hold Me" is a song by American DJ/producer Ralphi Rosario, featuring singer Xaviera Gold. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a hit and remains Rosario's most popular song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Call Me (Deee-Lite song)</span> 1994 single by Deee-Lite

"Call Me" is a song recorded and produced by the American-based group Deee-Lite. It was released by Elektra Records as the fourth single of the group's third studio album, Dewdrops in the Garden (1994), and their sixth and final single to reach the number one position on the US Billboard dance chart, during the week ending February 4, 1995.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Close to You (Fun Factory song)</span> 1994 single by Fun Factory

"Close to You" is a song by German Eurodance band Fun Factory, released in March 1994 by various labels as the second single from the band's debut-album, NonStop (1994). The song is written by Bülent Aris, Rainer Kesselbauer and Toni Cottura, while Aris and Cottura produced it. It received positive reviews from music critics, peaking at number-one on the Canadian RPM Dance/Urban chart and at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Additionally, the single peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart. In Europe, it reached number 19 in Germany and number 97 in the UK. Its music video was directed by Swedish director Stefan Berg and filmed at a quarry. It was A-listed on Germany's VIVA in June 1994. "Close to You" uses the same melody as the 1993 hit single "Hold On" by German group Loft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rockin' for Myself</span> 1993 single by Motiv8

"Rockin' for Myself" is a song by British electronic dance music record producer Motiv8, aka Steve Rodway. Based around a vocal loop originally performed by Anne-Marie Smith on Italian dance act 49ers' 1992 single, "Move Your Feet", it was released in late 1993 and features vocals by British singer Angie Brown. This version reached number 67 on the UK Singles Chart. In the spring of 1994, it was re-mixed and re-released, peaking at number 18 in the UK. But on the UK Dance Singles Chart, it was even more successful, peaking at number-one. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 63. Outside Europe, it was successful in Australia, peaking at number nine. A music video was produced to promote the single, featuring a model and dancer lip-syncing the song on a red sofa, wearing yellow sweater and beret.

References

  1. ↑ Flick, Larry (28 May 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard . Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  2. ↑ Patrick, John (26 October 1994). "Column dedicated to deejay". p. B4. Lake District News .
  3. ↑ Masterton, James (9 January 1994). "Week Ending January 15th 1994". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  4. ↑ Gittens, Ian (26 March 1994). "Singles". Melody Maker . p. 35. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media . 22 January 1994. p. 9. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  6. ↑ Jones, Alan (25 December 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week . p. 14. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. ↑ "Review: "Serenity" by Culture Beat (CD, 1993)". Pop Rescue. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  8. ↑ Hamilton, James (22 January 1994). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). p. 7. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  9. ↑ Frith, Mark (5 January 1994). "New Singles". Smash Hits . p. 53. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  10. 1 2 UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved 24 July 2008)
  11. 1 2 "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 6. 5 February 1994. p. 21. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  12. 1 2 "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 13. 26 March 1994. p. 26. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  13. ↑ "Border Breakers: Monitoring The Impact Of Euro Talent" (PDF). Music & Media . 19 November 1994. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  14. ↑ "Culture Beat Anything". YouTube . Retrieved 11 December 2018.[ dead YouTube link ]
  15. ↑ "Culture Beat - Anything music video". Eurokdj.com. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  16. ↑ "Station Reports > MTV Europe/London" (PDF). Music & Media . 5 February 1994. p. 29. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  17. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  18. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  19. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  20. ↑ Canada peak position
  21. ↑ "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 11. 12 March 1994. p. 16. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  22. ↑ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN   9789511210535.
  23. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  24. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  25. ↑ Irish Single Chart Irishcharts.ie Archived 9 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved 24 July 2008)
  26. ↑ "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 28 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Culture Beat".
  27. 1 2 "Single top 100 over 1994" (PDF) (in Dutch). Top40. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
  28. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  29. ↑ Billboard: Hits of the World, March 26, 1994
  30. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  31. ↑ "Culture Beat – Anything". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  32. ↑ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week . 15 January 1994. p. 22. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  33. ↑ "The RM Club Chart 22.1.94" (PDF). Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 22 January 1994. p. 4. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  34. 1 2 Billboard allmusic.com (Retrieved 24 July 2008)
  35. 1 2 Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  36. ↑ 1994 Austrian Singles Chart Austriancharts.at Archived 24 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved 26 July 2008)
  37. ↑ "jaaroverzichten 1994" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  38. ↑ "1994 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 52. 24 December 1994. p. 12. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  39. ↑ "1994 in Review: European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media . Vol. 11, no. 52. 24 December 1994. p. 8. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  40. ↑ 1994 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance.com Archived 20 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved 30 January 2009)
  41. ↑ "Top 100 Singles – Jahrescharts 1994" (in German). GfK Entertainment . Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  42. ↑ "JAAROVERZICHTEN - Single 1994" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  43. ↑ 1994 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch Archived 5 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved 26 July 2008)
  44. ↑ "Top 100 Singles 1994". Music Week . 14 January 1995. p. 9.
  45. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Culture Beat; 'Anything')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 25 February 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.