"Why" is a song by British dancehall musician Glamma Kid. It was released on 15 November 1999 as the fourth single from his debut album, Kidology (2000). A top 10 hit, the song peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] The song features vocals from singers Marcelle Duprey and Rita Campbell, and heavily interpolates the 1982 Carly Simon hit, "Why".[2]
"Why" | ||||
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Single by Glamma Kid | ||||
from the album Kidology | ||||
Released | 15 November 1999 | |||
Genre | Reggae fusion | |||
Label | WEA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers | |||
Producer(s) | Damien Mendis, Stuart Bradbury | |||
Glamma Kid singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
edit- CD maxi-single
- "Why" (Edit) - 3:32
- "Why" (Stepchild Club Mix) - 3:10
- "Why" (10° Below Vocal Mix) - 5:11
- "Why" (Clarkey & Blakey Mix) - 4:01
- 12" single
- A1. "Why" (Edit) - 3:32
- A2. "Why" (10° Below Vocal Mix) - 5:11
- B1. "Why" (Giant Steps 2-Step Mix) - 5:45
- B2. "Why" (Mafia & Fluxy Hard Mix) - 3:43
- B3. "Why" (Clarkey & Blakey Mix) - 4:01
References
edit- ^ "Glamma Kid Official Charts History". Official Charts.
- ^ "Glamma Kid's 'Why' - Discover the Sample Source".