Getting into Something (song)
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"Getting into Something" is vocalist Alison Moyet's second of three singles from 1994, appearing on the album Essex
. This single was the follow-up to Moyet's first top 20 hit of seven years "Whispering Your Name
".
The single failed to enter the UK top 40, peaking at #51 for a total of two weeks. This was considered a disappointment after the previous single had peaked into the UK top 20.
A promotional video was created for the single.
The b-side for the single is a remix of "Never Too Late" which the original version appeared on the 1991 "Hoodoo", written by Moyet, Dean Kennedy and Warren Kennedy.
The two other bonus tracks for the single were acoustic versions of "Dorothy" and "Ne Me Quitte Pas". The song "Dorothy" was written about Moyet's maternal grandmother.
The 12" single included the exclusive track "Getting into Something (Midnight Mix)", a remix by Bay Route.
CD Single (UK release)
CD Single (European release)
Essex (album)
Essex is the title of the fourth studio album of singer/songwriter Alison Moyet. The album is named after the artist's native Essex, England and includes the singles "Falling" , "Whispering Your Name", "Getting into Something" and "Ode to Boy II".Essex was again a source of controversy for the...
. This single was the follow-up to Moyet's first top 20 hit of seven years "Whispering Your Name
Whispering Your Name
"Whispering Your Name" is vocalist Alison Moyet's first single of 1994 and second single from the album Essex.The single became Moyet's eighth single to enter the UK top 40 but also her last to date, peaking at #18 for a total of seven weeks...
".
The single failed to enter the UK top 40, peaking at #51 for a total of two weeks. This was considered a disappointment after the previous single had peaked into the UK top 20.
A promotional video was created for the single.
The b-side for the single is a remix of "Never Too Late" which the original version appeared on the 1991 "Hoodoo", written by Moyet, Dean Kennedy and Warren Kennedy.
The two other bonus tracks for the single were acoustic versions of "Dorothy" and "Ne Me Quitte Pas". The song "Dorothy" was written about Moyet's maternal grandmother.
The 12" single included the exclusive track "Getting into Something (Midnight Mix)", a remix by Bay Route.
Formats
12" Single- "Getting into Something" - 4:15
- "Getting into Something (Midnight Mix)" - 4:31
- "Never Too Late (Remix)" - 3:49
CD Single (UK release)
- "Getting into Something" - 4:15
- "Dorothy (Acoustic)" - 3:11
- "Ne Me Quitte Pas (Acoustic)" - 3:42
- "Never Too Late" - 3:50
CD Single (European release)
- "Getting into Something" - 4:16
- "Dorothy (Acoustic)" - 3:13
- "Ne Me Quitte Pas (Acoustic)" - 3:45
- "Never Too Late" - 3:49
Chart performance
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 51 |
Personnel
- Artwork Design – Alison Moyet, Martin Jenkins
- Photography – The Douglas Brothers
- Mixer on "Getting into Something" – Dave Bascombe
- Producer on "Getting into Something" – Ian Broudie
- Writers of "Getting into Something" – Alison Moyet, Pete Glenister
- Producer on "Dorothy (Acoustic)" – Victor Van Vugt
- Writers of "Dorothy" – Alison Moyet, Pete Glenister
- Producer on "Ne Me Quitte Pas (Acoustic)" – Victor Van Vugt
- Writer of "Ne Me Quitte Pas" – Jacques Brel
- Remixer and Additional Producer on "Never Too Late (Remix)" – Adrian Bushby, Pete Davis
- Producer on "Never Too Late (Remix)" – Pete Glenister
- Writers of "Never Too Late" – Dean Kennedy, Warren Kennedy, Alison Moyet
- Remixer on "Getting Into Something (Midnight Mix)" - Bay Route