Cleopatra's Theme

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"Cleopatra's Theme"
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Single by Cleopatra
from the album Comin' Atcha!
Released2 February 1998 (1998-02-02)[1]
StudioThe "Lab" Recording Studio
Length4:09
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Damien Mendis
  • Stuart Bradbury
Cleopatra singles chronology
"Cleopatra's Theme"
(1998) 		"Life Ain't Easy"
(1998)

"Cleopatra's Theme" is a 1998 song by British R&B girl group Cleopatra. Their debut single, it reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was their only song to reach the top 40 in the United States, effectively making them a one-hit wonder. They would go on to find greater success in the UK, with the rest of their singles from their respective debut album reaching the top 20 in the country.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Are ya ready for the female equivalent of Hanson? This U.K. teen trio has already won the ardent approval of kids throughout much of Europe on the strength of a light-funk groove, a candy-sweet chorus, and charmingly girlish harmonies. Precocious lead singer Cleopatra Higgins has the makings of a baby diva, as she vamps with a surprisingly soulful hand. Early reaction from top 40 programmers here hints that this adorable sister act's music will be on the lips of mall America within seconds. "Cleopatra's Theme" is just one of numerous tasty treats to be discovered on the forthcoming full-length debut, "Comin' Atcha!" You'll be hearing just about all of 'em soon enough."[2]

Music video[]

The music video for the song consists of the girls singing and dancing in their room, after being told by their mother to come down stairs to the kitchen. The video premiered on US cable channels, such as Disney Channel, MTV, VH1 and BET, receiving heavy rotation.

Track listings[]

UK, European and Australian CD single[3]

  1. "Cleopatra's Theme" (radio edit) – 3:51
  2. "Cleopatra's Theme" (D+A mix) – 4:17
  3. "Cleopatra's Theme" (Brooklyn Funk R&B mix) – 5:11
  4. "Cleopatra's Theme" (Brooklyn Funk club mix) – 6:08
  5. "Cleopatra's Theme" (Booker T's Mass Fusion Lick) – 5:52

UK cassette single and US CD single[4][5]

  1. "Cleopatra's Theme" (radio edit) – 3:51
  2. "Cleopatra's Theme" (D+A mix) – 4:17

Charts and certifications[]

References[]

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 31 January 1998. p. 31. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (6 June 1998). "Reviews & Previews: Singles- New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 20. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  3. ^ Cleopatra's Theme (UK, European & Australian CD single liner notes). Cleopatra. WEA. 1998. WEA133CD, 3984 21971 2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Cleopatra's Theme (UK cassette single sleeve). Cleopatra. WEA. 1998. WEA133C, 3984 21972 4.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Cleopatra's Theme (US CD single liner notes). Cleopatra. Warner Bros. Records, Maverick. 1998. 9 17229-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  9. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15 no. 9. 28 February 1998. p. 10. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
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  12. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Cleopatra's Theme". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
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  23. ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1998" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  24. ^ "Rapports annuels 1998" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
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  26. ^ "End of Year Charts 1998". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  27. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 1998". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  28. ^ "British single certifications – Cleopatra – Cleopatra's Theme". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
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