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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Open Sesame
| cover = Leila - OpenSesame single.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Leila K
| album = Carousel
| B-side = Remixes
| released = 23 October 1992
| recorded = 1992
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = *Eurodance
*breakbeat
| length = 3:24
| label = Mega
| writer = *Denniz PoP
*Douglas Carr
*Deep Fried
| producer = *Denniz PoP
*Douglas Carr
| prev_title = Rok the Nation
| prev_year = 1990
| next_title = a Plane Pour Moi
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"'Open Sesame'" is a song by Swedish Eurodance artist Leila K, released 23 October 1992 as the lead single from her second album, 'Carousel' (1993). Co-written and co-produced by Denniz PoP, it was a huge success in many European countries in 1993. It reached number-one in Belgium and peaked within the top 10 in at least nine other countries. In 1999, the song was released in a new remix as "Open Sesame '99". Dutch singer Daisy Dee released a cover in 2000, which reached number 78 in Germany.
Critical reception
Music writer James Masterton wrote in his weekly UK chart commentary, that "this high-powered commercial rap coupling a rave beat with a ragga style delivery may just revive her career." Andy Beevers from 'Music Week' rated the song four out of five, adding, "This commercial Swedish house track combines a Felix-style tune and reggae toasting. The UK release features a more adventurous remix by Felix himself." Mark Sutherland from 'Smash Hits' commented, "Ragamuffin rapping in a Swedish accent may sound like a thoroughly appalling notion, but Ms K goes for it with such pzazz that you soon come round to the idea. This girl has more energy than Linford Christie after a Lucozade binge, and this record is a real Sesame treat."
Chart performance
"Open Sesame" was very successful on the charts in Europe, reaching number-one for one week in Belgium (Flanders), with a total of 16 weeks at the Ultratop 50 chart, and number two in the Netherlands. Additionally, it peaked within the top 10 in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. In the UK, the single reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, but was more successful on the UK Dance Singles Chart, peaking at number ten. In Leila K's native Sweden, it only reached number 21, staying at Sverigetopplistan for three weeks. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it hit number six in April 1993, while peaking at number 12 at 'Music & Media's European Dance Radio Chart and number 18 on 'Music Week's Record Mirror Club Chart.
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Open Sesame" was directed by Swedish-based director Matt Broadley. It was later published on Mega Records' official YouTube channel in December 2011. The video has amassed more than five million views as of September 2021.
Track listing
* '12", UK & Europe (1992)'
:A1: "Open Sesame" (Long Version)
:A2: "Open Sesame" (Short Version)
:AA1: "Open Sesame" (Felix Remix)
:AA2: "Open Sesame" (Bouncing Baby Mix)
* 'CD maxi, Europe (1992)'
#"Open Sesame" (Radio Edit) - 3:24
#"Open Sesame" (Long Version) - 8:43
#"Open Sesame" (Instrumental) - 4:00
* 'CD maxi - Remixes, Scandinavia (1992)'
#"Open Sesame" (Bouncing Baby Mix) - 3:39
#"Open Sesame" (Felix Remix) - 5:22
#"Sesame Music" - 9:16
* 'CD maxi - Final Exit Remix, Germany (1993)'
#"Open Sesame" (Final Exit Remix) - 5:34
#"Open Sesame" (Last Exit Mix) - 4:22
#"Open Sesame" (Plutonic Mix) - 10:54
* 'CD maxi, Scandinavia (1999)'
#"Open Sesame '99" (X-2000 Radio) - 3:43
#"Open Sesame '99" (X-2000 Extended) - 6:29
#"Open Sesame '99" (Fix & Trix Extended) - 7:50
#"Open Sesame '99" (Soundfreak Remix) - 3:48
#"Open Sesame '99" (Sezams Uber Alles Remix) - 5:28
#"Open Sesame '99" (Fatz-Jr Remix) - 4:59
#"Open Sesame" (Original Full Length Version) - 8:49
Charts
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Sales and certifications
References
Category:1992 songs
Category:1992 singles
Category:Leila K songs
Category:Mega Records singles
Category:Songs written by Denniz Pop
Category:Song recordings produced by Denniz Pop
Category:English-language Swedish songs
Category:Music videos directed by Matt Broadley
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