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Kelly Watch the Stars
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Wikipedia article
"'Kelly Watch the Stars'" (also written "'Kelly, Watch the Stars!'") is a song by French electronic music duo Air from their debut studio album, 'Moon Safari' (1998). It was released on 4 May 1998 as the album's second single.
Critical reception
The song was well received by music critics. AllMusic called the song "accessible pop." 'Drum 'n' Bass: The Rough Guide' described the song as "retro-electronics". The song was also included in the book '1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'.
Chart performance
The song was commercially successful in the United Kingdom, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 18 on the chart dated 16 May 1998 and spending a total of three weeks in the top 50. The song remains their second highest-peaking single in the UK.
Music video
The music video, directed by Mike Mills, drew attention due to its surreal concept. It depicts a girl named Kelly playing table tennis. She is knocked unconscious, and floats into the night sky. She eventually regains consciousness, and continues to play, eventually winning the table tennis match. Meanwhile, the members of Air seem to be simulating her game while playing 'Pong' on a TV.
Live performances and media usage
The group performed the song on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in 2016, to promote the release of their retrospective collection 'Twentyears'.
A remix of the song was featured on the soundtrack for the 1999 film 'Splendor'. The song was also featured on the 2012 electronica retrospective collection "Electrospective". The song was also featured in an episode of TV shows 'Daria' and 'Back in Time for Dinner'.
Track listings
*'French CD single'
#"Kelly Watch the Stars" (edit) 3:39
#"Remember" (Version Cordes) 2:21
*'French CD maxi single and Australian CD single'
#"Kelly Watch the Stars" (edit) 3:39
#"Sexy Boy" (Sex Kino Mix) 6:33
#"Kelly, Watch the Stars!" (album version) 3:44
#"Remember" (D. Whitaker Version) 2:21
*'French 7-inch single'
:A. "Kelly Watch the Stars" (American Girls Remix par Phoenix)
:B. "Kelly Watch the Stars" (Remix par Moog Cookbook)
*'12-inch single'
:A1. "Kelly Watch the Stars" (edit) 3:39
:A2. "Sexy Boy" (Sex Kino Mix) 6:33
:B1. "Kelly Watch the Stars" (extended version) 8:12
:B2. "Remember" (D. Whitaker Version) 2:21
*'UK cassette single'
*Same tracks on both sides
#"Kelly Watch the Stars" (edit) 3:39
#"Sexy Boy (Sex Kino Mix) 6:33
#"Kelly, Watch the Stars!" (album version) 3:44
Charts
References
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