Connected (Stereo MCs song)
Encyclopedia
"Connected" was the title track and first single from the Stereo MCs
third studio album. It reached #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100
chart and climbed to #18 on the UK Top 75 Chart
. The song appeared in the movie Hackers
, starring Angelina Jolie
and Jonny Lee Miller
. Rob Lowe
personally chose the song to be the theme to his 2004 program Dr. Vegas
. It also appears in the movie, Saving Silverman
. It was also used in commercials promoting the USA Network
's program Burn Notice
and by The Carphone Warehouse
.
The song samples the disco classic "(Let Me) Let Me Be Your Lover" by Jimmy Bo Horne as well as containing a vocals sample from the Third World
single "Now That We Found Love
".
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CD maxi - Germany, UK
7" single
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12" maxi - Germany, UK
12" maxi - Promo - France
US Promo Cassette:
Side 1: 1. Connected (Edit)
Side 2: 1.Step It Up
2.Don't Let Up
3.Ground Level
!Chart (1992/93)
!Peak
position
|-
|Australian ARIA
Singles Chart
|align="center"|47
|-
|New Zealand Singles Chart
|align="center"|24
|-
|Austrian Singles Chart
|align="center"|5
|-
|French SNEP Singles Chart
|align="center"|27
|-
|Swedish Singles Chart
|align="center"|8
|-
|Swiss Singles Chart
|align="center"|6
|-
|UK Singles Chart
|align="center"|18
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot 100
|align="center"|20
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
|align="center"|26
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks
|align="center"|5
|-
|U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40
|align="center"|38
|-
|U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream
|align="center"|11
|}
Stereo MCs
Stereo MCs are an English electronic dance group, which formed in Clapham, London in 1985. They are best known worldwide for their 1992 transatlantic Top 20 hit single, "Connected"...
third studio album. It reached #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart and climbed to #18 on the UK Top 75 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 ...
. The song appeared in the movie Hackers
Hackers (film)
Hackers is a 1995 American thriller film directed by Iain Softley and starring Angelina Jolie, Jonny Lee Miller, Renoly Santiago, Matthew Lillard, Lorraine Bracco and Fisher Stevens...
, starring Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is an American actress. She has received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, and was named Hollywood's highest-paid actress by Forbes in 2009 and 2011. Jolie is noted for promoting humanitarian causes as a Goodwill Ambassador for the...
and Jonny Lee Miller
Jonny Lee Miller
Jonathan "Jonny" Lee Miller is an English actor. During the initial days he was best known for his roles in the 1996 films Trainspotting and Hackers...
. Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Robert Hepler "Rob" Lowe is an American actor. Lowe came to prominence after appearing in films such as The Outsiders, Oxford Blues, About Last Night..., St. Elmo's Fire, and Wayne's World. On television, Lowe is known for his role as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing and his role as Senator Robert...
personally chose the song to be the theme to his 2004 program Dr. Vegas
Dr. Vegas
Dr. Vegas is a television drama starring Rob Lowe and Joe Pantoliano that ran on CBS in 2004. It aired in Ireland on TG4, and on Challenge in the UK as part of its "Player" gambling strand. In Slovakia, Markíza began airing the show on February 20, 2008....
. It also appears in the movie, Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman
Saving Silverman is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan. It stars Jason Biggs, Steve Zahn, Jack Black and Amanda Peet. Neil Diamond has a cameo role playing himself...
. It was also used in commercials promoting the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
's program Burn Notice
Burn notice
A burn notice is an official statement issued by one intelligence agency to other agencies. It states that an individual or a group is unreliable for one or more reasons...
and by The Carphone Warehouse
The Carphone Warehouse
Carphone Warehouse Group PLC , known as The Carphone Warehouse, is Europe's largest independent mobile phone retailer, with over 1,700 stores across Europe. It is based in the United Kingdom and is a 50% subsidiary of Best Buy...
.
The song samples the disco classic "(Let Me) Let Me Be Your Lover" by Jimmy Bo Horne as well as containing a vocals sample from the Third World
Third World (band)
Third World is a Jamaican reggae band formed in 1973. Their sound is influenced by soul, funk and disco.-History:Third World started when keyboard player Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist Stephen "Cat" Coore, who had originally played in The Alley Cats then Inner Circle, subsequently left to form...
single "Now That We Found Love
Now That We Found Love
"Now That We Found Love" was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and originally recorded by The O'Jays. Cover versions have been an album track by Martha Reeves, a reggae-disco hit by the reggae band Third World and a breakthrough hit for Heavy D...
".
Track listings
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CD maxi - Germany, UK
- "Connected" (edit) — 4:05
- "Connected" (full length) — 5:16
- "Disconnected" — 6:06
- "Fever" — 3:15
7" single
- "Connected" (edit) — 3:59
- "Fever" — 3:15
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12" maxi - Germany, UK
- "Connected" (full length) — 5:12
- "Connected" (reprise) — 1:43
- "Disconnected" — 6:04
- "Fever" — 3:15
12" maxi - Promo - France
- "Connected" (future sound of London mix) — 6:19
- "Disconnected" — 6:04
US Promo Cassette:
Side 1: 1. Connected (Edit)
Side 2: 1.Step It Up
2.Don't Let Up
3.Ground Level
Charts
{|class="wikitable sortable"!Chart (1992/93)
!Peak
position
|-
|Australian ARIA
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
Singles Chart
|align="center"|47
|-
|New Zealand Singles Chart
|align="center"|24
|-
|Austrian Singles Chart
|align="center"|5
|-
|French SNEP Singles Chart
|align="center"|27
|-
|Swedish Singles Chart
|align="center"|8
|-
|Swiss Singles Chart
|align="center"|6
|-
|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 ...
|align="center"|18
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
|align="center"|20
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
|align="center"|26
|-
|U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks
|align="center"|5
|-
|U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40
|align="center"|38
|-
|U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream
|align="center"|11
|}