2 Hearts
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| Single by Kylie Minogue from the album X |
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| B-side | "I Don't Know What It Is" "King or Queen" |
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| Released | November 9, 2007 (See release history) |
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| Format | CD single, Digital download, 12" picture disc | |||||||||||||
| Recorded | London, England | |||||||||||||
| Genre | Pop rock, piano rock | |||||||||||||
| Length | 2:54 | |||||||||||||
| Label | Parlophone | |||||||||||||
| Writer(s) | Kish Mauve | |||||||||||||
| Producer | Kish Mauve | |||||||||||||
| Kylie Minogue singles chronology | ||||||||||||||
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"2 Hearts" is a pop rock song performed by Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her tenth studio album, X (2007). The song is a cover version of a track originally recorded by Kish Mauve, who also produced Minogue's version. "2 Hearts" was Minogue's first commercial single release since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2005.[1]
The song was released as the album's lead single in November 2007 to mixed reviews from music critics. It was a commercial success, reaching the top forty on all but two of the charts it entered, and topped the Australian and Spanish singles charts.
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[edit] Background and release
In 2006, Minogue began recording material in London, England for her first album since she was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2005.[2] "2 Hearts" was written and originally recorded by London-based electro group Kish Mauve, who gave the song to Minogue. Commenting on the song, Minogue said that she "loved it from the moment I heard it". She also described the recording sessions with Kish Mauve as "a joy".[3]
The song and its remixes were leaked onto file sharing websites on October 9, 2007.[4] "2 Hearts" was released in various formats throughout the world. While most territories received a CD single and digital download release, the song was released as a limited edition vinyl single in the United Kingdom.[5]
[edit] Critical reception
"2 Hearts" received mixed reviews from pop music critics. Victoria Newton, in a review for The Sun, described the song as "a surefire number one", remarking that "it's on a par with "Can't Get You out of My Head".[6] Pitchfork Media reviewer Tom Ewing compared the song to the music of Goldfrapp, and wrote that "it's an unexpected stylistic move" and "it plays to her strengths".[7] However, Sarah Walters of the Manchester Evening News was less impressed, commenting that "it takes more than a bunch of singable wooh's to maketh the memorable single".[8] Drowned in Sound reviewer Alex Denney called "2 Hearts" a "disappointment", stating that "it's a genetic three-way splice of the burlesque chic Christina Aguilera's been peddling for the last 12 months to a worldwide chorus of mehs, Alison Goldfrapp's vampish electro shtick and, quite literally, Feist's "1234".[9]
Rolling Stone ranked "2 Hearts" at number ninety-four on its list of the Top 100 Songs of 2007, even though the song had not been released in the United States.[10] The song also ranked at number forty on Stylus Magazine's Top 50 Songs of 2007.[11]
[edit] Music video
The music video for "2 Hearts" was directed by Dawn Shadforth and filmed at Shepperton Studios in London, England.[12] The video features Minogue dressed in a black latex catsuit, red lipstick and big curly blonde hair performing with her band, similar to Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot.[13] It begins with Minogue singing into a microphone on top of a piano. The video concludes with Minogue and her band performing on a stage with multi-colored confetti falling around them.
Minogue drew inspiration from London nightclub BoomBox, where she DJed during London Fashion Week.[12] The costumes worn by Minogue and her band were designed by Gareth Pugh and Christopher Kane.[12] The video premiered on GMTV on October 10, 2007.[14]
[edit] Chart performance
In the United Kingdom, "2 Hearts" was officially solicited to radio on October 10, 2007.[15] The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number twelve on November 11, 2007, based solely on digital download sales.[16] It reached a peak position of number four on November 19, 2007, and remained in the top seventy-five for a total of thirteen weeks.[17] "2 Hearts" debuted at number twenty-nine on the Irish Singles Chart, a week before its physical single release.[18] The track reached a peak position of number twelve the following week, and remained in the top fifty for seven weeks.[17]
Elsewhere, "2 Hearts" was largely successful, reaching number one in Spain and Taiwan and the top five in Bulgaria, Italy and Sweden.[17][19] In Australia, it debuted at number one on November 19, 2007,[20] selling 6,149 copies.[21] The song became Minogue's tenth number one single in Australia. "2 Hearts" exited the top ten after three weeks and remained in the top twenty of the Australian Singles Chart for six weeks.[17] On the United World Chart, the single debuted at number thirty-nine on November 17, 2007.[22] It reached the peak position of number seven six weeks later.[23]
[edit] Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "2 Hearts".
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Digital download
UK CD single 1
UK CD single 2
UK 12" Picture disc
Australian CD single
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MSN UK digital download #1
MSN UK digital download #2
UK Promotional CD #1
UK Promotional CD #2
UK Promotional 12" vinyl
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[edit] Charts
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[edit] Release history
| Region | Date |
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| Europe | November 9, 2007 |
| Australia | November 10, 2007 |
| United Kingdom | November 12, 2007 |
[edit] Personnel
The following people contributed to "2 Hearts":[29]
- Kylie Minogue – lead vocals
- Kish Mauve - production
- Dave Bascombe - mixing
- Geoff Pesche - mastering
[edit] References
- ^ "Minogue's cancer shock ends tour". CNN. May 17, 2005. Retrieved September 19, 2007.
- ^ Dingwall, John. "Kylie: Back to Sexy Pop". Daily Record. December 29, 2006. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "Kylie Minogue 2 Hearts". Warner Music Australia. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ Rakowski, Ian. "Kylie Minogue's new single leaked online". News.com.au. October 10, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "'2 Hearts' (12" vinyl) (Single) (Enhanced) (Limited Edition)". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ Newton, Victoria. "Kylie's Hearts set to top charts". The Sun. August 31, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2007.
- ^ Ewing, Tom. "Kylie Minogue X Pitchfork Record Review". Pitchfork Media. November 30, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ Walters, Sarah. "Kylie - 2 Hearts (Parlophone)". Manchester Evening News. November 9, 2007. Retrieved November 18, 2007.
- ^ Denney, Alex. "Reviews - Singles - Kylie Minogue: 2 Hearts". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2007". Rolling Stone. December 11, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "Top 50 Songs of 2007". Stylus Magazine. November 31, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ a b c "Kylie films steamy new video". Stuff.co.nz. October 5, 2007. Retrieved October 5, 2007.
- ^ Trombetta, Natalie. "Kylie returns as 'Marilyn Minogue' in raunchy new video". Daily Mail. October 10, 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2007.
- ^ "What's On GMTV?". GMTV. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
- ^ "Kylie single hits radio". Yahoo!. October 9, 2007. Retrieved October 21, 2007.
- ^ "UK Singles Top 75 (Monday November 12th, 2007)". aCharts.us. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f "2 Hearts World Chart Positions". aCharts.us. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "Ireland Singles Top 50 (Thursday November 8th, 2007)". aCharts.us. Retrieved November 10, 2007.
- ^ a b c "2 Hearts World Chart Positions". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "Australia Singles Top 50 (Monday November 19th, 2007)". aCharts.us. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ Paul Cashmere. "Photo Finish For Spice Girls". Undercover.com.au. November 19, 2007. Retrieved November 19, 2007.
- ^ "United World Chart (Week 46/2007 - November 17)". MediaTraffic.de. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "United World Chart (Week 51/2007 - December 22)". MediaTraffic.de. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "Euro Digital Tracks". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ "European Hot 100 Singles". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 23, 2008.
- ^ "Hot Canadian Digital Singles". Billboard.com. Retrieved January 23, 2008.
- ^ Chilean Singles Chart - 8th May 2008
- ^ "Global Dance Tracks. Billboard.com. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
- ^ X (CD liner notes). Parlophone. November 2007.
[edit] External links
| Preceded by "Hook Me Up" by The Veronicas |
Australian ARIA Singles Chart number-one single November 19, 2007 |
Succeeded by "Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic |
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