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Other Side of the World
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Wikipedia article
"'Other Side of the World'" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, included as the opening track on her debut album, 'Eye to the Telescope' (2004). The song is about the problems of long-distance relationships and how they seldom work out. It is based on a true story of two friends Tunstall had who were a couple but one lived in Scotland and the other in the United States.
"Other Side of the World" was released 9 May 2005 as the second single from that album and became her first top-twenty hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number thirteen. In mid-September 2006, it was released in the United States and Canada as the third and final single from the album. It is reportedly one of Tunstall's favourite songs.
As an April Fool's Day joke, Tunstall's manager told her that another artist was about to release a song almost identical to "Other Side of the World", so they would have to shelve Tunstall's release. As she was proud of her song and fell for the prank, Tunstall joked that she would have to do something major to get him back next year.
Critical reception
"Other Side of the World" received positive reviews from music critics. 'Billboard.com' praised the song's "handsome, relaxed acoustic performance" and "imminently singable chorus".
Track listings
'UK CD single'
# "Other Side of the World" (single version)
# "Boo Hoo"
'UK limited-edition 7-inch single'
:A. "Other Side of the World" (single version) 3:32
:B. "Morning Stars" 2:46
'UK DVD single'
# "Other Side of the World" (video)
# "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" (video)
# "Throw Me a Rope" (audio)
'UK and US digital download'
# "Other Side of the World" (radio version)
'European CD single'
# "Other Side of the World" (single version)
# "Throw Me a Rope"
# "Boo Hoo"
# "Morning Stars"
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
Category:2000s ballads
Category:2004 songs
Category:2005 singles
Category:2006 singles
Category:KT Tunstall songs
Category:Relentless Records singles
Category:Rock ballads
Category:Songs written by KT Tunstall
Category:Songs written by Martin Terefe
Category:Virgin Records singles
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