Do What's Good for Me

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"Do What's Good For Me"
Dowhats.jpg
One of European cover arts
Single by 2 Unlimited
from the album Hits Unlimited
Released
  • 2 October 1995 (Netherlands)
  • 9 October 1995 (UK)
Recorded1995
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Phil Wilde
  • Jean-Paul De Coster
2 Unlimited singles chronology
"Nothing Like the Rain"
(1995) 		"Do What's Good For Me"
(1995) 		"Jump for Joy"
(1996)
Music video
"Do What's Good For Me" on YouTube

"Do What's Good for Me" is a song recorded by Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in October 1995 as the first single from their greatest hits compilation album, Hits Unlimited.[1] Co-written by Anita Dels and Ray Slijngaard, it was a notable hit in Europe, reaching the Top 10 in Finland and Spain.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "The ongoing wave of pop-NRG dance acts enjoying radio prominence owes a massive debt to this ever-hot European duo for getting the party started. Sadly, the act has yet to achieve U.S. success à la such offspring as Real McCoy, but this jumpy li'l jam could easily change that. The bassline throbs infectiously, while the interplay of male rapping and female singing pops with palpable chemistry."[2] Ross Jones from The Guardian deemed it "a powerhouse anthem of self-discovery, robo-bass, and skipping beats".[3] A reviewer from Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding that "Anita and Ray go for a harder-edged techno sound, resulting in a less radio-friendly track than many of their recent releases."[4] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update called it a "synth stabbed squawker".[5]

Chart performance[]

"Do What's God for Me" scored chart success in many European countries, peaking at number 3 in both Finland and Spain. It managed a respectable 17th place on the Canadian RPM singles chart, while also charting in the Top 20 in Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK. In the latter, it peaked at number 16 in its first week at the UK Singles Chart, on October 15, 1995.[6] Additionally, the single was a Top 30 hit in Austria and Scotland, and a Top 40 hit in Sweden. In Australia, it only reached number 87.[citation needed]

Music video[]

The music video for "Do What's Good For Me" was directed by director Nigel Simpkiss and released in the UK in October 1995. It features Anita and Ray performing the song in a computer, on a website. Simpkiss also directed the music videos for "Let the Beat Control Your Body", "The Real Thing", "Here I Go" and "Nothing Like the Rain". "Do What's Good For Me" was uploaded to YouTube in July 2014, and as of September 2020, the video has got more than 140,000 views.[7]

Track listing[]

Charts[]

Kids Like You and Me[]

"Kids Like You And Me"
2 Unlimited Kids Like You And Me Single Cover.jpg
Single by 2 Unlimited
Released1995
LabelByte
Songwriter(s)Phil Wilde, Jean-Paul De Coster, Ray Slijngaard, Anita Dels

In the Netherlands, a re-recorded version of this track entitled "Kids Like You And Me" was released in order to promote awareness of homeless youth. The music remained the same while new lyrics were composed incorporating the messages of homeless youth. It was not released in the United Kingdom.

Track listing[]

CD single [25]
  1. "Kids Like You And Me" (Radio Edit) (3:49)
  2. "Kids Like You And Me" (Instrumental) (3:49)

References[]

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  2. ^ Flick, Larry (1996-02-10). "Billboard: Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  3. ^ Jones, Ross (1995-09-30). "Reviews: Singles". p. 33. The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 1995-09-23. p. 27. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  5. ^ Hamilton, James (1995-10-14). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 15. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  6. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100 15 October 1995 - 21 October 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  7. ^ "2 UNLIMITED - Do What's Good For Me (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  8. ^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 14 Jan 1996". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 2017-07-20.
  9. ^ "Austriancharts.at – 2 Unlimited – Do What's Good for Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
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  11. ^ "Ultratop.be – 2 Unlimited – Do What's Good for Me" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  12. ^ Danish Singles Chart 3 Nov 1995
  13. ^ "2 Unlimited: Do What's Good for Me" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – 2 Unlimited – Do What's Good for Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  15. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 44, 1995" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  16. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – 2 Unlimited – Do What's Good for Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  18. ^ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  19. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – 2 Unlimited – Do What's Good for Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  20. ^ "Swisscharts.com – 2 Unlimited – Do What's Good for Me". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  21. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  22. ^ "jaaroverzichten 1995". ultratop.be. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  23. ^ "Ultratop rapports annuels 1995". ultratop.be. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  24. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1995" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  25. ^ "2 Unlimited Kids Like You And Me". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.

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