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Reach (Judy Cheeks song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Reach
| cover = Judy_Cheeks-Reach.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Judy Cheeks
| album = Respect
| released = 1994
| recorded =
| studio = Sarm West Studios
| venue =
| genre = *Dance
*gospel
*house
| length = 3:48
| label = Positiva
| writer = *Jim Dyke
*Nina Ossoff
| producer = Brothers In Rhythm
| prev_title = So In Love (The Real Deal)
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = This Time
| next_year = 1995
| misc =
}}
"'Reach'" is a song by American singer and actress Judy Cheeks, released as the first single from her fifth album, 'Respect'. It was produced by Brothers In Rhythm and peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and number 24 on the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US. In 1996, it was released in a new remix which charted at number 22 in the UK. Both versions were successful in clubs, and the 1996 remix reached number-one on the UK Club Chart.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "To active clubgoers, this U.K.-brewed slice of disco/NRG melodrama has practically earned "classic" status. Finally available domestically, this anthem is ready to knock down a few top 40 and crossover radio doors. Cheeks has a presence that is, by turns, charming and commanding, holding up well against the track's busy arrangement of piano rolls and swirling strings. Dig into the half-dozen remixes and find the one that works for you." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' stated, "Dance and gospel make a fine couple. Supported by backing vocals steadily growing to church choir proportions, Judy fills her cheeks to be heard on top of everything."
Chart performance
"Reach" became a massive club hit in Europe after its first release in 1994. It debuted at its highest position as number 17 on the UK Singles Chart on May 1, 1994. The following weeks the song dropped to number 23, 45, 70 and 97, with a total of 5 weeks in the chart. In the Netherlands, it reached number 13 on the Dutch Top 40 Tipparade and number seven on the Dutch Single Tip. On the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US, it reached its best position as number 21 on June 25, 1994. It stayed within the chart for 8 weeks. In Canada, "Reach" peaked at number nine on the 'RPM' Dance/Urban chart. In 1996, the song was remixed by Dancing Divaz (an alias of UK music producer Ian Bland) and peaked at number 22 in the UK on January 7. Then it dropped to number 34 and 53, before leaving the chart. But on 'Music Week's 'RM' Club Chart, it peaked at number-one on December 23, 1995.
Track listing
* '7", UK (1994)'
#"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Radio Edit) 3:48
#"Can't Get Enough" 4:28
* '12", UK (1994)'
#"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix) 9:11
#"Reach" (Mount Rushmore Attack That Track Vocal) 6:32
#"Reach" (Big Brother Mix) 7:08
#"Reach" (Mount Rushmore Attack That Track Dub) 6:01
* '12" single, UK (1995)'
#"Reach" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix) 7:13
#"Reach" (Tommy's Club Mix) 8:53
#"Reach" (Quivver Vocal Mix) 7:57
#"Reach" (Pizzaman Dub) 5:47
* 'CD single, Europe (1994)'
#"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Radio Edit) 3:48
#"Reach" (Big Brothers Mix) 7:08
#"Reach" (Mount Rushmore Attack That Track Vocal) 6:32
#"Can't Get Enough" 4:28
* 'CD maxi, US (1996)'
#"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Original Radio Edit) 3:46
#"Reach" (Dancing Divaz Radio Edit) 3:53
#"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix) 9:32
#"Reach" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix) 7:13
#"Reach" (Tommy's Club Mix) 5:47
#"Reach" (Quivver Vocal Mix) 7:57
Charts
References
Category:1994 songs
Category:1994 singles
Category:1996 singles
Category:House music songs
Category:Positiva Records singles
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