Moon & the Sky
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"Moon & the Sky" | ||||
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Single by Erasure | ||||
from the album Loveboat | ||||
Released | 10 December 2001 | |||
Recorded | 2000 | |||
Genre | Synthpop | |||
Length | 4:22 | |||
Label | Mute Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Vince Clarke, Andy Bell | |||
Producer(s) | Flood | |||
Erasure singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative covers | ||||
Moon & the Sky is a song by synthpop duo Erasure. Originally intended as the second single[citation needed] from their ninth studio album Loveboat, the album cut was remixed drastically for radio play by Jason Creasey[1] and packaged with enough additional tracks and mixes that it could be considered an EP. Mute Records released the single in the UK under the title Moon & the Sky Plus, a similar tactic used for one of Erasure's previous singles ("Rain").
The song was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell and is an uptempo, electronic dance track. In its album version the song has a harsher, more techno-influenced feel. Maverick Records, Erasure's U.S. record label at the time, requested the single remixes[citation needed] but ended up passing on the Loveboat album altogether and releasing Erasure from their contract, leaving Mute records to release the U.S. version of Loveboat in 2003.
The extended track count and running time of Moon & the Sky Plus made it ineligible for the UK Singles Chart at the time. A twelve-inch single, presented as a double A-side with a remix of Loveboat track Perchance To Dream was also released.[2] Similar to the promo version (P12MUTE248) distributed to nightclub DJs to promote the album, the two-track record was credited to "V & A" (referring to the members of Erasure, Vince Clark and Andy Bell, rather than naming them outright). The 12" was only available from the Mute Records' own shop () and specialist dance music shops.[citation needed]
Track listings[]
CD single (CDLPMUTE248)[]
- "Moon & the Sky" (JC's Heaven Scent Radio Re-Work)
- "Moon & the Sky" (The Millionaires Radio Edit)
- "Moon & the Sky" (Randy Roger's Ramjet Mix)
- "Moon & the Sky" ( Anthem Mix)
- "Moon & the Sky" (BK Mix)
- "Baby Love"
- "Freedom" (Acoustic)
- "Alien" (Acoustic)
- "Where in the World" (Acoustic)
- "A Little Respect" (Acoustic)
- "Baby Love" was previously released on the various artists (2000) compilation.[3] The four acoustic tracks were originally only available on a promotional CD.[2]
12" single (12VVA002)[]
- "Moon & the Sky" (Murk Monster Mix)
- "Perchance to Dream" (Jason Jinx Remix)
References[]
- ^ Official Jason Creasey website www.hitsound.co.uk
- ^ Jump up to: a b News of the release on the official Erasure website www.ErasureInfo.com
- ^ Various Artists - Motown Mania (2001) album review by Rob Theakston, credits & releases at AllMusic
- 2001 singles
- Erasure songs
- Songs written by Vince Clarke
- Songs written by Andy Bell (singer)
- 2001 EPs
- Erasure albums
- 2001 remix albums
- Mute Records remix albums
- Remix EPs
- Song recordings produced by Flood (producer)
- Mute Records singles
- Mute Records EPs