Insatiable (Darren Hayes song)

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"Insatiable"
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Single by Darren Hayes
from the album Spin
B-side
  • "Falling at Your Feet"
  • "Ride"
Released7 January 2002 (2002-01-07)
Length
  • 5:10 (album version)
  • 4:15 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Darren Hayes
  • Walter Afanasieff
Darren Hayes singles chronology
"Insatiable"
(2002)
"Strange Relationship"
(2002)
Music video
"Insatiable" on YouTube

"Insatiable" is the debut solo single released by Australian singer Darren Hayes, former lead singer of the band Savage Garden. The became the lead single from his debut solo album, Spin (2002). It was first released to American adult contemporary radio on 7 January 2002 and was released as a CD single in Australia on 14 January 2002. The song topped the New Zealand Singles Chart on the week of 21 April 2002, reached number three on the Australian and Danish singles charts, and peaked at number eight on the Swedish and UK singles charts.

Composition[]

Insatiable is in the key of G minor and is played at a tempo of 144 beats per minute.

Music video[]

The music video showcases Hayes looking at videos of an actress that he is infatuated with. The video continues with Hayes showing he has allowed his hair to grow, and has dyed it blonde, which is his natural hair colour.

Track listings[]

Personnel[]

  • Produced by Walter Afanasieff
  • Written and co-produced by Darren Hayes
  • Programmed by Robert Conley
  • Engineered by Nick Thomas
  • Orchestra was arranged and conducted by David Campbell
  • Orchestra contracted by Suzi Katayama, engineered by Dave Reitzas and recorded at Ocean Way Recording

Charts and certifications[]

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States 7 January 2002 (2002-01-07)
  • Adult contemporary
  • hot adult contemporary radio
Columbia [38]
11 January 2002 (2002-01-11) Contemporary hit radio [39]
Australia 14 January 2002 (2002-01-14) CD [40]
United Kingdom 18 March 2002 (2002-03-18)
  • CD
  • cassette
Columbia [41]

References[]

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