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Cecilia (Ace of Base song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Cecilia'" is a song from Ace of Base's third record titled 'Flowers'. It was released as a single in Italy and Spain in the spring of 1999. The song was written as a continuation of the song of the same name by Simon & Garfunkel. A standard disc single was never made commercially available, however, a 12" vinyl record was released in Italy featuring previously unreleased remixes. The song was released promotionally in Spain alongside "Travel To Romantis".
Critical reception
Swedish newspaper 'Aftonbladet' picked "Cecilia" as one of Ace of Base's songs "that are going to be hits".'Aftonbladet'. 12 June 1998. Quentin Harrison of 'Albumism' said in his retrospective review of 'Flowers', that the band "construct whole worlds of ennui and escapism for listeners to experience" via songs like "Cecilia". He also noted that the song "boldly picks up where the Simon & Garfunkel tune of the same name left off in 1970, continuing her character arc. The track is also a show-stopping number for Jenny as she handles the principal vocal." Chuck Campbell from 'The Daily News' described it as "an instantly infectious" song "that blends a horn section, a string section and a rubbery electronic rhythm."
Track listings
Italy 12" Vinyl
# Cecilia (Ole Evenrude Radio Mix)# Cecilia (Ole Evenrude Mix)
# Cecilia (In Da Nite Mix)
Spain Promo CD
# Cecilia (Album Version)# Travel To Romantis (Album Version)
References
Category:Ace of Base songs
Category:1999 songs
Category:Songs written by Jonas Berggren
Category:Polydor Records singles
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