"Chapel of Love" is Europop duo London Boys' first single of 1990 from the album Sweet Soul Music. The single was written and produced by Ralf René Maué,[1] and peaked at #75 in the UK. The single wasn't available on 7" vinyl in the UK but on 12" and CD instead. 7" versions were released in Germany.
| "Chapel of Love" | ||||
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| Single by London Boys | ||||
| from the album Sweet Soul Music | ||||
| B-side | "Chapel Of Love (Instrumental)" | |||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Europop, Euro disco | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | TELDEC, EastWest | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ralf René Maué | |||
| Producer(s) | Ralf René Maué | |||
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The single version replaces the album version's backing lyrics of "forever and a day" with "crying".
Critical reception
editOn its release, Smash Hits, wrote "The rubber men in the ill-advised vests return to form with a mental Euro-stunner of 'London Nights' hilarity; preposterous classical bit at the beginning, thumping chorus about crying in the chapel (enough to make Duke Elvis Priestly do cartwheels in his grave), bells bonging, cymbals freaking out completely, deep-throated huskings in the background a-plenty - not one with-it house beat happening flare in sight. Quite right, too. Their resolute unfashionableness is their genius for they are, after all, the new ABBA. All hail the Kings of Chronic!"[2] Ben Thompson of New Musical Express stated, "Producer Ralf Rene Maul is one of the last great unsung heroes of popular music - he is George 'Shadow' Morton to SAW's Phil Spector. The London Boys' extraordinary symphonic productions - church bells, chime bars, the kitchen sink - are amongst the most extreme and deranged records you could ever wish to hear, and this one is no exception."[3]
Formats
edit- 7" Single
- "Chapel of Love" - 4:22
- "Chapel of Love (Instrumental)" - 4:00
- 12" Single
- "Chapel Of Love (Hot Mix # 1)" - 7:45
- "Chapel Of Love (Hot Mix # 2)" - 6:18
- "Chapel Of Love (7" Version)" - 3:39
- 12" Remix Single
- "Chapel Of Love (Hot Mix #3)" - 9:27
- "Chapel Of Love (7" Version)" - 3:39
- CD Single #1
- "Chapel Of Love (7" Version)" - 3:3
- "Chapel Of Love (Hot Mix # 2)" - 6:18
- "Chapel Of Love (Hot Mix # 1)" - 7:45
- CD Single #2
- "Chapel Of Love (Honeymoon Mix)" - 7:31
- "Chapel Of Love (Monastery Mix)" - 9:27
- "Chapel Of Love (Radio Mix)" - 3:58
Charts
edit| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[4] | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart[5] | 75 |
Personnel
edit- Edem Ephraim: Vocals
- Dennis Fuller: Choreographer, backing vocals
- Ralf René Maué: Writer, producer, remixer of "Hot Mix # 1"
- Nigel Wright: Remixer of "Hot Mix # 2"
References
edit- ^ "Discogs - Music Database and Marketplace". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ "Smash Hits 90". Members.dslextreme.com. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Ben (9 June 1990). "Singles". New Musical Express. p. 19.
- ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). "London Boys". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 151. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "LONDON BOYS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
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