Carolyna
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"Carolyna" was the second single to be taken from This Time
, the fourth solo album of British singer Melanie C in both UK and European territories. Released on 18 June 2007 in the UK and around this period elsewhere. However, although Melanie worked hard on promotion for the single, it didn't have the impact that was hoped and sales stalled, also failing to help the sales of "This Time". "Carolyna" reached #49 in the UK where it sold just 6,391 copies, and sadly fared little better in Europe.
In February 2008 song and its video was put on the playlist of MuchMoreMusic
and added to MTV
's website in Canada
. The song charted at #1 on its first week in MuchMoreMusic
singles Top 10. According to EMI Music Canada, "Carolyna" is the first single for the Canadian release of the album This Time
in April 2008.
, that she wrote this song after watching a documentary in the America
about young kids living in the streets; and that the danger of homelessness was something that always scared her in her childhood.
of a girl who can`t find her place in life.
UK CD maxi single
UK 7-inch vinyl
UK DVD single
and charted for only one week, becoming the first Melanie single not to chart inside the top 40 in UK. It received low promotion in the UK due the fact it was released the same week when the Spice Girls
announced their reunion. It was more successful in Germany
and in Italy
where it was a Top 20 hit. Eventually Carolyna became a radio hit in some parts of Europe
. The single was a hit in Portugal
, reaching #1 for 1 week.
This Time (Melanie C album)
This Time is the fourth studio album released by British singer/songwriter Melanie C. It was primarily released on 30 March 2007 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It was released in United Kingdom and some other countries On 2 April...
, the fourth solo album of British singer Melanie C in both UK and European territories. Released on 18 June 2007 in the UK and around this period elsewhere. However, although Melanie worked hard on promotion for the single, it didn't have the impact that was hoped and sales stalled, also failing to help the sales of "This Time". "Carolyna" reached #49 in the UK where it sold just 6,391 copies, and sadly fared little better in Europe.
In February 2008 song and its video was put on the playlist of MuchMoreMusic
MuchMoreMusic
MuchMore is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media, based at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario....
and added to MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's website in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The song charted at #1 on its first week in MuchMoreMusic
MuchMoreMusic
MuchMore is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media, based at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario....
singles Top 10. According to EMI Music Canada, "Carolyna" is the first single for the Canadian release of the album This Time
This Time (Melanie C album)
This Time is the fourth studio album released by British singer/songwriter Melanie C. It was primarily released on 30 March 2007 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It was released in United Kingdom and some other countries On 2 April...
in April 2008.
Song information
"Carolyna" is a song about a girl who has had a rough start in life and needs to escape to find freedom and happiness. Melanie announced during her interview at BelgiumBelgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, that she wrote this song after watching a documentary in the America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
about young kids living in the streets; and that the danger of homelessness was something that always scared her in her childhood.
Music Video
The "Carolyna" music video was directed by Tim Royes, and it was the last video he directed. The video sees Melanie as the guardian angelGuardian angel
A guardian angel is an angel assigned to protect and guide a particular person or group. Belief in guardian angels can be traced throughout all antiquity...
of a girl who can`t find her place in life.
Track listings and formats
Europe CD maxi single- "Carolyna" (Album Version) 3:21
- "Carolyna" (Boogieman Club Mix - Radio Edit) 3:17
- "I Want CandyI Want Candy"I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965 that went to number 11 in the United States. It is a famous example of a song that uses the Bo Diddley beat.-Original version:...
" (Single Version) 3:22 - "Carolyna" (Boogieman RMX - Radio Version) 3:17
- "Carolyna" (Boogieman Club Mix - Extended Version) 5:20
UK CD maxi single
- "Carolyna" (Radio Edit)
- "Carolyna" (Boogieman Radio Edit)
- "Carolyna" (The Lawsy remix)
- "First Day of My LifeFirst Day of My Life (Melanie C song)"First Day of My Life" is the third single from Melanie C's third solo album, Beautiful Intentions. It was released on 30 September 2005 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland only. Later it was released internationally and peaked at number-one in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain selling over...
"
UK 7-inch vinyl
- "Carolyna" (Radio Edit)
- "Fragile" (UK B-side)
UK DVD single
- "Carolyna" (Video)
- "First Day of My Life" (Video)
- "Fragile" (photo gallery from "Carolyna" video shoot)
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Europe | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Canada |
Chart performance
The single peaked at number forty-nine in the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and charted for only one week, becoming the first Melanie single not to chart inside the top 40 in UK. It received low promotion in the UK due the fact it was released the same week when the Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
announced their reunion. It was more successful in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
where it was a Top 20 hit. Eventually Carolyna became a radio hit in some parts of Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. The single was a hit in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, reaching #1 for 1 week.
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Singles Chart | 16 |
| German Singles Chart | 28 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 31 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 42 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
49 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
99 |