Escaping (song)

"Escaping"
"Escaping"
Single by Dina Carroll
from the album Only Human
Released	16 September 1996
Genre	Pop
Length	3:41
Label	Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Barry Blue; Robyn Smith; Dina Carroll; Nigel Lowis;
Producer(s)	Nigel Lowis
Dina Carroll singles chronology
Music video
	"Escaping" on YouTube

"Escaping"
"Escaping"
Single by
from the album Escaping
Released	1992
Genre	Pop
Length	4:46
Label	A&M
Songwriter(s)	Barry Blue, Robyn Smith
Producer(s)	Barry Blue
singles chronology

"Escaping"
"Escaping"
Single by Margaret Urlich
from the album Safety in Numbers
B-side	"God Bless the Child"
Released	September 1989
Recorded	301 Studios, Sydney, Australia
Genre	Pop
Length	4:36
Label	CBS
Songwriter(s)	Barry Blue, Robyn Smith
Producer(s)	Robyn Smith
Margaret Urlich singles chronology

"Escaping" is the 1989 debut solo single from New Zealand singer Margaret Urlich. The song charted at number one for three weeks in the New Zealand singles chart,^[1] later reaching number 17 in Australia.^[2] The song is the opening track on Urlich's debut album Safety in Numbers, and also features on her 1994 live album Live.

Awards[]

At the 1989 New Zealand Music Awards, "Escaping" won Single of the Year. At the same awards, Urlich won Best Female Vocalist, and her debut album Safety in Numbers won Album of the Year and Best Cover Design.^[3]

Track listing[]

7" single^[4]

"Escaping" - 4:36
"God Bless This Child" - 3:55

12" single^[5]

"Escaping" - 4:36
"Your Love" - 4:30
"God Bless This Child" - 3:55

CD single^[6]

"Escaping" - 4:36
"Your Love" - 4:30
"God Bless This Child" - 3:55

Charts[]

Chart (1989-1990)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	17
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[8]	1

Year-end chart (1990)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[9]	79

Asia Blue version[]

British female soul trio Asia Blue released a cover of the song as their debut single in 1992. Their version was produced by Barry Blue, who had originally written the song. The single peaked at #50 in the UK in June 1992, becoming the group's biggest hit. The trio released two more singles, "Connect" and "Boy In The Moon" (another song originally done by Margaret Urlich) in 1992 and 1993 respectively, which failed to chart inside the UK top 75. A 10-track album titled Escaping was recorded and set to be released in early 1993, but due to the singles' lack of success it was shelved by the label.

Critical reception[]

Music & Media wrote in their review that "this female vocal trio excels with a soulful ballad including a virtually classic chorus reminiscent of Donna Summer's State of Independence."^[10] Miranda Sawyer from Select noted its "gloriously syrupy chorus that would do Quincy Jones proud. 'Escaping' slicks and smooches in creditable En Vogue style."^[11]

Track listing[]

7" single

"Escaping" (Cool Blue Mix) - 4:46
"I Want The Right (To Be Wrong)" - 4:07

12" single

"Escaping" (A Kiss Across The Sea Mix) - 6:07
"Escaping" (Sleeping Giant Mix) - 5:32
"I Want The Right (To Be Wrong)" - 4:07

CD single

"Escaping" (Cool Blue Mix) - 4:46
"Escaping" (A Kiss Across The Sea Mix) - 6:07
"Escaping" (Sleeping Giant Mix) - 5:32
"I Want The Right (To Be Wrong)" - 4:07

Charts[]

Chart (1992)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart^[12]	50

Dina Carroll version[]

British singer Dina Carroll released a cover of the song on 16 September 1996. For her version, Carroll and producer Nigel Lowis rewrote a good part of the original lyrics, but maintained the same musical structure of the previous versions. The video clip heavily featured a documentary of Balinese people culture and social life.^[14]^[15]

Her first single after a three-year absence, "Escaping" became Carroll's highest charting hit in the UK, peaking at No. 3, equalling the position of her ballad "Don't Be a Stranger". The B-side, "Mind Body & Soul" was a dance track that topped the UK Dance Chart.

Critical reception[]

Jon O'Brien from AllMusic described it as a "joint, worldbeat-inspired" song.^[16] Evening Herald stated that Carroll "certainly knows how to make a comeback in style".^[17] Ross Jones from The Guardian complimented its chorus as "massive" and noted how the "life-affirming refrain sweeps up to the heavens".^[18] Music & Media wrote, "...Dina Caroll is already receiving airplay with this cover version of the Asia Blue song. Don't expect R&B: this is a well-produced velvety gospel ballad."^[19]

Track listings[]

CD single

"Escaping" (4:45)
"Escaping" (DARC By Nature Remix) (5:49)
"Mind Body & Soul" (Chicago MVP's Allstar Mix) (7:04)
"Mind Body & Soul" (Jere McAllister Final's Remix) (6:34)

Cassette single, European CD single

"Escaping" (Radio Edit) (3:41)
"Escaping" (DARC By Nature Remix) (5:49)

Promo CD single

"Escaping" (Radio Edit) (3:41)
"Escaping" (Original Mix) (4:45)

Charts[]

Weekly charts[]

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[20]	21
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)^[21]	37
Ireland (IRMA)^[22]	14
Scotland (OCC)^[23]	5
UK Singles (OCC)^[24]	3
UK Dance (OCC)^[25]	8

Year-end charts[]

Chart (1996)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)^[26]	71

References[]

^ "MARGARET URLICH - ESCAPING (SONG)". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^ "MARGARET URLICH - ESCAPING (SONG)". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^ "1989 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^ "Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^ "Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^ "Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
^ "Australian-charts.com – Margaret Urlich – Escaping". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
^ "Charts.nz – Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart 1990 (61–100) (from The ARIA Report No. 50)". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 2016-10-10.
^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1992-07-18. p. 4. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
^ "Reviews: New Singles". Select. 1992-07-01. p. 89. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
^ "Official Charts > Asia Blue". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
^ "Dina Carroll: Escaping" (PDF). Music Week. 7 September 1996. p. 2. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
^ "Dina Carroll - Escaping". Videa.hu. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
^ Blocked in The UK (10 September 2015). "Dina Carroll - Escaping". YouTube. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
^ O'Brien, Jon. "Dina Carroll – The Very Best of Dina Carroll". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
^ "WIRED!". Evening Herald. 23 September 1996. page 23. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
^ Jones, Ross (7 September 1996). "Reviews: Singles". p. 35. The Guardian.
^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 19 October 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13 no. 40. 5 October 1996. p. 16. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (17.10.1996 – 23.10.1996)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 18 October 1996. p. 16. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Escaping". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
^ "Top 100 Singles 1996". Music Week. 18 January 1997. p. 25.

External links[]

[1] "MARGARET URLICH - ESCAPING (SONG)". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

[2] "MARGARET URLICH - ESCAPING (SONG)". Australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

[3] "1989 Winners". NZ Music Awards. Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

[4] "Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

[5] "Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

[6] "Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

[sc_Australia_Margaret_Urlich-7] "Australian-charts.com – Margaret Urlich – Escaping". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2014-10-28.

[sc_New_Zealand_Margaret_Urlich-8] "Charts.nz – Margaret Urlich – Escaping". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2014-10-28.

[9] "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart 1990 (61–100) (from The ARIA Report No. 50)". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 2016-10-10.

[10] "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1992-07-18. p. 4. Retrieved 2020-02-20.

[11] "Reviews: New Singles". Select. 1992-07-01. p. 89. Retrieved 2020-03-03.

[ukcharts-12] "Official Charts > Asia Blue". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-01-07.

[13] "Dina Carroll: Escaping" (PDF). Music Week. 7 September 1996. p. 2. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

[14] "Dina Carroll - Escaping". Videa.hu. Retrieved 10 April 2018.

[15] Blocked in The UK (10 September 2015). "Dina Carroll - Escaping". YouTube. Retrieved 10 April 2018.

[16] O'Brien, Jon. "Dina Carroll – The Very Best of Dina Carroll". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[17] "WIRED!". Evening Herald. 23 September 1996. page 23. Retrieved 5 April 2020.

[18] Jones, Ross (7 September 1996). "Reviews: Singles". p. 35. The Guardian.

[19] "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 19 October 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

[20] "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13 no. 40. 5 October 1996. p. 16. Retrieved 6 March 2018.

[21] "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (17.10.1996 – 23.10.1996)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 18 October 1996. p. 16. Retrieved 5 February 2018.

[sc_Ireland2_-22] "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Escaping". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

[sc_Scotland_-23] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

[sc_UK_-24] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

[sc_UKdance_-25] "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

[26] "Top 100 Singles 1996". Music Week. 18 January 1997. p. 25.

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show v t Margaret Urlich
Studio albums	Safety in Numbers (1989) Chameleon Dreams (1992) Live (1994) The Deepest Blue (1995) Second Nature (1999)
Singles	"Escaping" "Only My Heart Calling" "Number One (Remember When We Danced All Night)" "Guilty People" "Boy in the Moon" "Human Race" "(I Don't Want to Be) Second Best" "Burnt Sienna" "Man Overboard" "Where Is the Love" (with Rick Price) "I Don't Know How to Love Him" "All by Myself" "Gonna Make You Mine" "Every Little Thing" "All For The Love"
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Studio albums	So Close Only Human
Compilations	The Very Best of Dina Carroll
Singles	"It's Too Late" "Ain't No Man" "Special Kind of Love" "So Close" "This Time" "Express" "Don't Be a Stranger" "The Perfect Year" "Escaping" "Only Human" "Livin' for the Weekend" "One, Two, Three" "Without Love" "It's Only Rock 'n Roll" "Someone Like You"