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Wikipedia article
"'Wonderful Shadow'" is a song by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram, which was released in 1995 as the second single from her fifth studio album 'Lovers in the City'. The song was solely written and produced by Tikaram. "Wonderful Shadow" reached No. 198 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1995.
Background
Speaking to the 'Evening Herald' in 1995, Tikaram said of the song: "It's about somebody who sees love in everything. They're absolutely abandoned. I have a sneaking desire to be that person. I know more people who are like that and I'm attracted to them, because I'm amazed at people who follow their own desire."
Critical reception
On its release, 'Music & Media' wrote: "It might be hip to say Tanita is over, but it's not fair. Without being unfaithful to her roots she's steadily innovating her fragile music. The rhythm track underneath brings out the best in her." In a review of 'Lovers in the City', Paul Robicheau of 'The Boston Globe' noted the song was "set to a lazy dance beat". He also commented on the contrast between "I Might Be Crying" and "Wonderful Shadow", as they "explore both sides of romance". 'Out' described the song as "sweet" and "well worth chasing 'Lovers in the City' down [for]". Oliver P. Sweeney of 'Hot Press' noted the song's "shuffly percussion". The 'Gavin Report' considered the song to be the album's "centerpiece".
Track listing
'CD single' (Europe and UK release)
# "Wonderful Shadow" 6:10
# "Have You Lost Your Way?" 13:15
# "Good Tradition" 2:50
'CD single' (German #2 release)
# "Wonderful Shadow" 6:10
# "Wonderful Shadow" (Reconstruction Version) 6:27
# "Out on the Town" 2:50
'CD single' (German promo)
# "Wonderful Shadow" (Edit) 3:32
# "Wonderful Shadow" (Original Version) 6:10
# "Have You Lost Your Way?" 13:15
# "Good Tradition" 2:50
Personnel
'Wonderful Shadow'
* Tanita Tikaram vocals
* Mark Creswell, Adam Kirk guitar
* Stevie Williams bass, percussion, drum programming
* The London Session Orchestra strings
* Gavyn Wright string arrangement, conductor
'Production'
* Tanita Tikaram producer of "Wonderful Shadow", "Have You Lost Your Way?" and "Out on the Town"
* Peter Van Hooke, Rod Argent producers of "Good Tradition"
* Steve Williams producer of "Wonderful Shadow" (Reconstruction Version)
* Steve Price engineer and mixing on "Wonderful Shadow"
* Tim Young mastering on "Wonderful Shadow"
'Other'
* Farrington Associates design
* Jean-Baptiste Mondino photography
Charts
References
Category:1995 songs
Category:1995 singles
Category:Tanita Tikaram songs
Category:Songs written by Tanita Tikaram
Category:East West Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino
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