Reach (Judy Cheeks song)

"Reach"
"Reach"
Single by Judy Cheeks
from the album Respect
Released	1994
Studio	Sarm West Studios
Genre	Dance; gospel; house;
Length	3:48
Label	Positiva
Songwriter(s)	Jim Dyke; Nina Ossoff;
Producer(s)	Brothers In Rhythm
Judy Cheeks singles chronology
Music video
	"Reach" on YouTube

"Reach" is a song by American singer and actress Judy Cheeks, released as the first single from her fifth album, Respect. It was produced by Brothers In Rhythm and peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US. In 1996, it was released in a new remix which charted at number 22 in the UK. Both versions were successful in clubs, and the 1996 remix reached number-one on the UK Club Chart.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "To active clubgoers, this U.K.-brewed slice of disco/NRG melodrama has practically earned "classic" status. Finally available domestically, this anthem is ready to knock down a few top 40 and crossover radio doors. Cheeks has a presence that is, by turns, charming and commanding, holding up well against the track's busy arrangement of piano rolls and swirling strings. Dig into the half-dozen remixes and find the one that works for you."^[1] Pan-European magazine Music & Media stated, "Dance and gospel make a fine couple. Supported by backing vocals steadily growing to church choir proportions, Judy fills her cheeks to be heard on top of everything."^[2]

Chart performance[]

"Reach" became a massive club hit in Europe after its first release in 1994. It debuted at its highest position as number 17 on the UK Singles Chart on May 1, 1994. The following weeks the song dropped to number 23, 45, 70 and 97, with a total of 5 weeks in the chart. In the Netherlands, it reached number 13 on the Dutch Top 40 Tipparade and number seven on the Dutch Single Tip. On the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US, it reached its best position as number 21 on June 25, 1994. It stayed within the chart for 8 weeks.^[3] In Canada, "Reach" peaked at number nine on the RPM Dance/Urban chart. In 1996, the song was remixed by Dancing Divaz (an alias of UK music producer Ian Bland) and peaked at number 22 in the UK on January 7. Then it dropped to number 34 and 53, before leaving the chart. But on Music Week's RM Club Chart, it peaked at number-one on December 23, 1995.

Track listing[]

7", UK (1994)

"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Radio Edit) — 3:48
"Can't Get Enough" — 4:28

12", UK (1994)

"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix) — 9:11
"Reach" (Mount Rushmore Attack That Track Vocal) — 6:32
"Reach" (Big Brother Mix) — 7:08
"Reach" (Mount Rushmore Attack That Track Dub) — 6:01

12" single, UK (1995)

"Reach" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix) — 7:13
"Reach" (Tommy's Club Mix) — 8:53
"Reach" (Quivver Vocal Mix) — 7:57
"Reach" (Pizzaman Dub) — 5:47

CD single, Europe (1994)

"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Radio Edit) — 3:48
"Reach" (Big Brothers Mix) — 7:08
"Reach" (Mount Rushmore Attack That Track Vocal) — 6:32
"Can't Get Enough" — 4:28

CD maxi, US (1996)

"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Original Radio Edit) — 3:46
"Reach" (Dancing Divaz Radio Edit) — 3:53
"Reach" (Brothers In Rhythm Club Mix) — 9:32
"Reach" (Dancing Divaz Club Mix) — 7:13
"Reach" (Tommy's Club Mix) — 5:47
"Reach" (Quivver Vocal Mix) — 7:57

Charts[]

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)	13
Netherlands (Dutch Single Tip)^[4]	7
Scotland (OCC)^[5]	90
UK Singles (OCC)	17
UK Dance (Music Week)^[6]	2
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard)	24
Chart (1995-1996)	Peak position
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)^[7]	9
Scotland (OCC)^[8]	26
UK Singles (OCC)	22
UK Club Chart (Music Week)^[9]	1

References[]

^ Flick, Larry (27 April 1996). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 80. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 14 May 1994. p. 10. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "Judy Cheeks — Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "JUDY CHEEKS - REACH" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 24 April 1994 - 28 May 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 7 May 1994. p. 26. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "Dance/Urban - Volume 61, No. 26 Jul 31, 1995". RPM. 31 July 1995. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 07 January 1996 - 13 January 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 23 December 1995. p. 8. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[1] Flick, Larry (27 April 1996). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 80. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[2] "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 14 May 1994. p. 10. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[3] "Judy Cheeks — Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[4] "JUDY CHEEKS - REACH" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[5] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 24 April 1994 - 28 May 1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[6] "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 7 May 1994. p. 26. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[7] "Dance/Urban - Volume 61, No. 26 Jul 31, 1995". RPM. 31 July 1995. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[8] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 07 January 1996 - 13 January 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[9] "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 23 December 1995. p. 8. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

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