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Killin' Time (Tina Cousins song)
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Wikipedia article
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| caption = "Killin' Time '99" artwork
| type = single
| artist = Tina Cousins
| album = Killing Time
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| length = 3:58
| label =
* Jive
* Eastern Bloc
| writer =
* Mark Topham
* Karl Twigg
| producer =
* Mark Topham
* Karl Twigg
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| next_title = Angel
| next_year = 1997
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"'Killin' Time'" is a song by British singer Tina Cousins. It was released on 9 June 1997 as her debut single, then re-released on 15 March 1999 as the second single from her debut album, 'Killing Time' (1999). The song was written by Mark Topham and Karl Twigg, and initially charted at number 80 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1999, German DJ Sash!, who had collabortaed with Cousins on "Mysterious Times", remixed "Killin' Time" for its re-release. "Killin' Time '99" peaked at number 15 in the United Kingdom, number 16 in Finland, and number 17 in Spain.
Critical reception
AllMusic editor MacKenzie Wilson described the song as a "jaunty pop tune twisted into a trance-like vibe". A reviewer from 'Birmingham Evening Mail' wrote, "The voice of Sash's 'Mysterious Times', Cousins has returned to the dance pop sounds of the keyboard master for her second solo release. A relentless electronic beat underpins the sensual vocals which should prove a staple in the clubs leading up to the summer season.""Single of the Week". 'Birmingham Evening Mail'. 9 March 1999. Retrieved 1 December 2020. Chuck Campbell from 'Knoxville News Sentinel' noted it as "dark-tinged" in his review of 'Killing Time'. Chris Finan from 'Music Week's 'RM' rated the 1997 version four out of five. 'Smash Hits' declared it as a "hard hittin' floor filler", adding that it is "setting feet and booties moving in clubs everywhere. Tina has a huge voice." 'Sunday Mirror' said that "this is pure Saturday night disco. Where's my stilettos?"'Sunday Mirror'. 11 July 1999. p. 44. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single. It features Cousins alone in a room, performing the song. In between, there are black-and-white scenes from a party at the same place. Here, the singer is seen dancing and having fun with other people. Other scenes also shows Cousins sitting alone in a couch, while people are walking by or around.
Track listings
* 'UK CD single (1997)'
# "Killin' Time" (radio edit) 3:59
# "Killin' Time" (Fishead club mix) 6:50
# "Killin' Time" (W.I.P. dub) 6:22
# "Killin' Time" (Rhythm Masters Murder Mix) 7:00
* 'UK 12-inch single (1997)'
:A1. "Killin' Time" (Fishead club mix) 6:50
:AA1. "Killin' Time" (Rhythm Masters Murder Mix) 7:00
:AA2. "Killin' Time" (W.I.P. dub) 6:22
* 'European CD single (1997)'
# "Killin' Time" (radio edit) 3:59
# "Killin' Time" (Fishead club mix) 6:50
* 'UK CD single (1999)'
# "Killin' Time" ('99 radio edit) 4:05
# "Killin' Time" (original) 3:59
# "Killin' Time" (Sash! radio edit) 3:30
# "Killin' Time" (Nelson's filthy dub) 5:23
* 'UK 12-inch single (1999)'
:A1. "Killin' Time" (Sash! maxi mix) 4:55
:A2. "Killin' Time" (Grant's club vocal) 5:22
:B1. "Killin' Time" (Rhythm Masters Murder) 7:02
* 'UK cassette single (1999)'
# "Killin' Time" ('99 radio edit) 4:05
# "Killin' Time" (Sash! maxi mix) 4:53
* 'European CD single (1999)'
# "Killin' Time" ('99 radio edit) 4:05
# "Killin' Time" (original) 3:59
* 'European maxi-CD single (1999)'
# "Killin' Time" (Sash! radio edit) 3:30
# "Killin' Time" ('99 radio edit) 4:05
# "Killin' Time" (original) 3:59
# "Killin' Time" (Nelson's filthy dub) 5:23
Charts
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References
Category:1997 debut singles
Category:1997 songs
Category:1999 singles
Category:Jive Records singles
Category:Songs written by Karl Twigg
Category:Songs written by Mark Topham
Category:Tina Cousins songs
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