"Hello" is a song by The Cat Empire. It was released in New Zealand in 2003 as the lead single from their debut studio album, The Cat Empire. It is credited as exposing the band to a more mainstream audience and allowing them to enhance their following.[1]
| "Hello" | ||||
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| Single by The Cat Empire | ||||
| from the album The Cat Empire | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | EMI/Virgin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Felix Riebl | |||
| The Cat Empire singles chronology | ||||
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The song polled at number 6 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2003.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Felix Riebl
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hello" | 3:44 |
| 2. | "East" | 3:53 |
| 3. | "The Chariot (live version)" | 7:41 |
| 4. | "Hello (extended version)" | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 20:02 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hello" | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 3:44 | |
Other uses in media
edit- Samples of "Hello" have been used in the promos and advertising of the Network Ten TV program The 7PM Project.
- This is the official theme of "Musa da Beleza Interior" (Muse of Inner Beauty), one current sketch of the Brazilian TV program "Pânico na TV".
- In 2011, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and partner Kym Johnson danced to Hello on Dancing with the Stars.[2]
- The song was used in the 2008 Disney movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2003-04) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ Official Website
- ^ "Hines Ward & Kym Johnson - Salsa - video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ^ "The Cat Empire secure their global reputation as a live act". 27 December 2014.
- ^ "The Cat Empire – Hello". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 20 September 2021.