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Light of the World (song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Light of the World
| cover = Kim_Appleby-Light_of_the_World.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Kim Appleby
| album = Breakaway
| B-side =
| released = June 1993
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = *Dance-pop
*house
| length = 4:46
| label = Parlophone
| writer = *Kim Appleby
*Neal Slateford
*Neil Davidge
| producer = *Neal Slateford
*Neil Davidge
| prev_title = G.L.A.D.
| prev_year = 1991
| next_title = Breakaway
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"'Light of the World'" is a 1993 song by English singer, songwriter and actress Kim Appleby, released as the first single from her second solo album, 'Breakaway'. She co-wrote it with her producers Neal Slateford and Neil Davidge. It reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1993, but was even more successful on the UK Dance Singles Chart, peaking at number 15. Additionally, it charted in Germany, peaking at number 58, spending a total of 7 weeks on the German singles chart. Outside Europe, it reached number 137 in Australia.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "It's a pleasure to hear Kim Appleby back on the boards with "Light Of The World", a rave-etched pop/houser that is ready to dominate peak-hour programs." He added that "Kim romps happily, turning in a vocal that has a lot more soul than in the past." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' commented, "Okay, it's bubble gum, but don't call Kim dim. She has grown up with her audience and is therefore still relevant to good pop radio." James Hamilton from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update described it as a "Hi-NRG pop canterer". In her review of the 'Breakaway' album, Hilary Chapman from 'Smash Hits' stated that the song comes close to the "irresistible catchiness" of Appleby's 1990 hit "Don't Worry", adding that the singer "shines in the uptempo songs of hope and optimism".
Music video
A black-and-white music video was made for the song, directed by Tim Royes and Russell Young, and released on July 19. It was shot on 35mm and made as a stylish close-up performance film."
Track listings
* '7" single, UK'
# "Light of the World" 4:46
# "Don't Worry" 3:30
* '12" single, UK & Europe'
# "Light of the World" (Phil Kelsey Remix) 6:06
# "Light of the World" (Extended Mix) 7:13
# "Light of the World" (Chaps Remix) 7:04
* 'CD single, UK'
# "Light of the World" 4:46
# "Don't Worry" 3:30
# "Shame" 4:38
# "Light of the World" 7:04
Charts
References
Category:1993 singles
Category:1993 songs
Category:Kim Appleby songs
Category:Parlophone singles
Category:Black-and-white music videos
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