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Sing Hallelujah! (Dr. Alban song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Sing Hallelujah!
| cover = Sing_hallelujah.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Dr. Alban
| album = One Love
| B-side = Remix
| released = 1993
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Eurodance
| length = *4:00 (short version)
*4:24 (album version)
| label =
| writer = *Dr. Alban
*Denniz Pop
| producer = Denniz Pop
| prev_title = One Love
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = Look Who's Talking
| next_year = 1994
| misc =
}}
"'Sing Hallelujah!'" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in 1993 as the third single from his second studio album, 'One Love' (1992). The song became a hit in many European countries, managing to reach to the top 5 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland and Switzerland. In the UK, the song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and on the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number four. Outside Europe, in Australia, "Sing Hallelujah!" peaked at number five and in Zimbabwe, it reached number 11. After "It's My Life", this was the second Dr Alban's hit which had an international scope. The song has been described as an "discothques anthem with dance and disco sonorities". In 2005, "Sing Hallelujah!" charted again when it was re-recorded by the artist in new versions. It peaked at number 12 in Finland.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote that the song "already has enjoyed a very hot run through much of England and Europe. The record's peppy pop/NRG personality is enhanced by rousing handclaps, insistent piano lines, and a chirpy gospel choir. Truly irresistible tune will have you raising your hands to the sky and singing along with the wonderfully catchy chorus." Music writer James Masterton said in his weekly UK chart commentary, "The latest single is by no means as catchy as the last, has the disadvantage of not being embedded in the psyche of drunken Brits on the Costa Del Sol during the summer and is generally not very good anyway so further chart progress is unlikely." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' commented, "Pulling teeth is not so painful after all, because down at the doctor's a gospel choir breaks loose on a dance beat." Wendi Cermak from 'The Network Forty' noted that the song is "creating a buzz in the clubs".
Chart performance
"Sing Hallelujah!" made an impact on the charts on several continents, becoming a major hit in many countries. In Europe, it was a top 5 hit in Flemish Belgium, Denmark, Finland (number two), Germany, Iceland, Switzerland, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where the song peaked at number four. In addition, it was a top 10 hit in Austria, France, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. In the United Kingdom, "Sing Hallelujah!" only reached the top 20, peaking at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart on April 25, 1993, after 4 weeks on the chart. Outside Europe, it went to number five in Australia and on the Canadian 'RPM' Dance/Urban chart, number 11 in Zimbabwe and number 15 on the US 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Play chart. The single was awarded with a silver record in France, with a sale of 25,000 units, and a platinum record in Australia and Germany, after 70,000 and 500,000 singles were sold.
Impact and legacy
English DJ, producer and broadcaster Dave Pearce included "Sing Hallelujah!" in his all-time top 10 in 1997, saying, "A really anthemic vibe. I play this on special occasions and when it breaks down into the chorus it always gets a top reaction. It's guaranteed to put a smile on the face and to send knickers and handbags flying thru the air!"
Track listings
*'12" single'
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Long Version) 6:30
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Paradise Dub) 4:59
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Original Version) 4:24
*'CD single'
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Short) 4:00
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Long) 6:30
*'CD maxi'
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Short) 4:00
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Long) 6:30
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Paradise Dub) 4:59
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Original version) 4:24
*'7" maxi Remixes'
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Mix N.C.)
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter edit N.C.)
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (DJ's Eurotrans remix)
*'CD maxi - Remixes'
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Edit) 3:58
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Mix) 7:29
#"Sing Hallelujah!" (JJ's Eurotrans Mix) 6:14
Official versions
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Original version) 4:24
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Original Edit) (Single Edit) 3:51
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Short) 4:00
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Long) 6:30
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Bitcrusher Club Mix)
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (DJ's Eurotrans Remix)
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Dj Stevie Steve's Pizzi Edit)
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Mix N.C.)
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Edit N.C.)
*"Sing Hallelujah!" (Paradise Dub) 4:59
Charts and sales
Weekly charts
1 "Sing Hallelujah!" by Yamboo featuring Dr. Alban
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
Mozaic version
In 1995, Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Records released a dance track based on an interpolation of "Sing Hallelujah!" called "Sing It (The Hallelujah Song)". Credited to an act called Mozaic, the song became a hit in the UK, debuting at its peak position of No. 14 in August 1995. In 2015, Oakenfold would include the "Quivvers Dirty Dub" mix of the song on his compilation album '25 Years of Perfecto Records'.
References
Category:1992 songs
Category:1993 singles
Category:2005 singles
Category:Dr. Alban songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Denniz Pop
Category:Songs written by Denniz Pop
Category:Songs written by Dr. Alban
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