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I Know Where It's At
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = I Know Where It's At
| cover = AllSaintsIKWIA.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = All Saints
| album = All Saints
| B-side = Alone
| released =
| recorded =
| studio = Metropolis (London)
| genre =
| length = 4:00
| label = London
| writer =
* Shaznay Lewis
* Karl Gordon
* Walter Becker
* Donald Fagen
* Paul Griffin
| producer =
* Karl Gordon
* Cameron McVey
* Magnus Fiennes
| chronology = All Saints UK
| next_title = Never Ever
| next_year = 1997
| misc =
}}
"'I Know Where It's At'" is the debut single by English-Canadian girl group All Saints. Released from their self-titled debut album 'All Saints' in August 1997, it debuted on the National Lottery Live 9 August 1997 and was first performed on 'Top of the Pops' on 2 September 1997. The song became the group's first top-ten hit, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, the single reached to number 36 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. The song additionally reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Background
"I Know Where It's At" was written by Shaznay Lewis and Karl Gordon, and produced by Gordon. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are credited as writers because the song samples elements from Steely Dan's "The Fez".
Critical reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic picked it as one of the "standouts" from 'All Saints', describing it as "party-ready" and "Steely Dan-fueled". Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' wrote, "This all-female quartet has taken the UK by storm recently, prompting inevitable comparisons with the Spice Girls in the press. That doesn't really do them full justicethe song itself is actually very well written and the distinctive razorsharp vocal harmonies are the icing on the cake." 'Music Week' rated "I Know Where It's At" five out of five, picking it as Single of the Week. The reviewer added, "The London-based four-piece girl group's label debut is virtually all strong chorus and instant rhythm. Could be a smart move, so watch this one with care." Paul Martin from 'The News Letter' stated, "The groovy party theme is just the tonic for any winter blues. Nicole and Melanie take lead vocals and the brilliant harmonies of Natalie and Shaznay dress the song in a superb gloss." He concluded, "Undoubtedly the most impressive track on the collection."Martin, Paul (20 December 1997). "More Girl Power". 'The News Letter'. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
Music video
The accompanying music video for "I Know Where It's At" was directed by Alex Hemming. It was the first video All Saints ever released. It was to show the girls in an urban setting as the more streetwise variants of girl groups. The video was shot with very little colour, with the girls almost entirely in black and white.
Track listings
* 'UK CD1'
# "I Know Where It's At" (Cutfather and Jo's alternative mix radio)
# "I Know Where It's At" (original radio mix)
# "I Know Where It's At" (Cutfather and Jo's alternative mix)
# "I Know Where It's At" (original mix)
* 'UK CD2'
# "I Know Where It's At" (K-Gee's Bounce mix)
# "I Know Where It's At" (Nu Birth Riddum dub)
# "I Know Where It's At" (Colour System Inc. Vox)
# "Alone" 3:31
* 'UK cassette single'
# "I Know Where It's At" (Cutfather and Jo's alternative mix)
# "I Know Where It's At" (original mix)
* 'Australian CD single re-release'
# "I Know Where It's At" (original mix)
# "I Know Where It's At" (original radio mix)
# "I Know Where It's At" (Nu Birth Riddum dub)
# "Never Ever" (Booker T's vocal mix)
# "Alone"
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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References
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