"Long Time Ago" is a song by Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban, released in 1997 as the third single from his fifth studio album, I Believe (1997). It has been described as a typical Dr. Alban song, but updated to incorporate more progressive house and trance.[1] The song peaked at number 15 in both Finland and Spain. Backing vocals are performed by Charlie King, Martina Edoff, Monica Lofgren and Therese Grankvist. German DJ/production team Sash! made remixes of the track. A music video was also produced to promote the single.

"Long Time Ago"
Single by Dr. Alban
from the album I Believe
B-side"Remix"
Released1997
StudioDr. Records Studio
Genre
Length4:12
Label
  • CNR Music
  • EAMS
  • Universal Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Dr. Alban
  • Jay Balmorian
  • Richie Balmorian
  • Robert Uhlmann
  • Robin Rex
  • Victor Salazar
Producer(s)
  • Ari Lehtonen
  • Charlie King
Dr. Alban singles chronology
"Mr. DJ"
(1997)
"Long Time Ago"
(1997)
"Feel the Rhythm"
(1998)
Music video
"Long Time Ago" on YouTube

Track listing

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12" single, Europe
No.TitleLength
1."Long Time Ago" (Sash! Extended)5:08
2."Long Time Ago" (Album Version)3:27
CD single, Europe
No.TitleLength
1."Long Time Ago" (Bundes Radio Mix)4:12
2."Long Time Ago" (Sash! Mix)3:08
CD maxi, Germany
No.TitleLength
1."Long Time Ago" (Bundes Radio Mix)4:12
2."Long Time Ago" (Sash! Mix)3:08
3."Long Time Ago" (Album Version)3:27
4."Long Time Ago" (Sash! Extended)5:08
5."Long Time Ago" (Ari's Dr. Records Remix)4:24

Charts

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Chart (1997-1998) Peak
position
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 15
Spain (AFYVE)[2] 15
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[3] 55

References

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  1. ^ Soininen, Juha (26 August 2020). Move Your Body (2 The 90's): Unlimited Eurodance. BoD - Books on Demand. p. 136. ISBN 9789528026303. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. ^ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  3. ^ "Dr. Alban – Long Time Ago". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 19 November 2019.