Shocked
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"Shocked" is a dance pop
song written by Stock, Aitken & Waterman
for Kylie Minogue's third studio album Rhythm of Love
(1990). It was produced
by Stock, Aitken & Waterman and received a positive reception from music critics. The song was never intended for single release but when remixed by DNA
and featured a rap penned and performed by Pauline Bennett a.k.a Jazzi P
(whose appearance during the Let's Get to It Tour
elevated her to cult status with some Kylie fans) and so it was released as the fourth and final single
in the spring of 1991 (see 1991 in music
) where it was a Europe
an chart hit, peaking at number six in the United Kingdom
and number two in Ireland
. In Australia
the song peaked at number seven. Due to the top ten chart performance of the song in the UK, Minogue became the first artist in the history of the UK charts to have their first thirteen releases go top ten.
The single was unique in that it became Kylie's first ever, and only, PWL picture-disc single, a format which Pete Waterman decried, stating "the songs can do their own work".
on the other side and a harp, at the beginning of the video Kylie pulls up in a black cab and walks towards a set of revolving doors which are the main focus of the video as these lead into the mysterious surreal world that the video is based upon, these created a stir in the media due to its sexual overtones.
PWL archive release in 2009.)
The song was also performed on:
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
song written by Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
for Kylie Minogue's third studio album Rhythm of Love
Rhythm of Love (Kylie Minogue album)
Australian Tour Souvenir/The Gold Album# "Step Back in Time" – 7:55# "What Do I Have to Do" – 7:08# "Shocked" – 3:10Australian limited edition CD album repackaged with SHOCKED single...
(1990). It was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Stock, Aitken & Waterman and received a positive reception from music critics. The song was never intended for single release but when remixed by DNA
The DNA Disciples
DNA was the pseudonym taken by two British dance music producers Nick Batt and Neal Slateford, best known for issuing a remix of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" in 1990....
and featured a rap penned and performed by Pauline Bennett a.k.a Jazzi P
Princessa (singer)
Princessa is an African American female house music rapper/singer from New York City. She was the featured artist on two singles by the Austrian house music band, Bingoboys: the first was the song "How to Dance", which hit number one on the U.S...
(whose appearance during the Let's Get to It Tour
Let's Get to It Tour
The Let's Get to It Tour was a Kylie Minogue concert tour of the UK and Ireland in late 1991. The tour was a continuation of the previous Rhythm of Love Tour which had already visited Australia and Asia. Together with five dancers, Minogue staged the tour in support of the album Let's Get to It...
elevated her to cult status with some Kylie fans) and so it was released as the fourth and final single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in the spring of 1991 (see 1991 in music
1991 in music
See also:* 1991 in music Record labels established in 1991-Summary:The year 1991 is the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", becomes the most popular U.S. album of the year...
) where it was a 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...
an chart hit, peaking at number six in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and number two in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. In Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
the song peaked at number seven. Due to the top ten chart performance of the song in the UK, Minogue became the first artist in the history of the UK charts to have their first thirteen releases go top ten.
The single was unique in that it became Kylie's first ever, and only, PWL picture-disc single, a format which Pete Waterman decried, stating "the songs can do their own work".
Music video
The music video featured Kylie dancing in front of many different sets including in front of a keyhole with rapper Jazzi PPrincessa (singer)
Princessa is an African American female house music rapper/singer from New York City. She was the featured artist on two singles by the Austrian house music band, Bingoboys: the first was the song "How to Dance", which hit number one on the U.S...
on the other side and a harp, at the beginning of the video Kylie pulls up in a black cab and walks towards a set of revolving doors which are the main focus of the video as these lead into the mysterious surreal world that the video is based upon, these created a stir in the media due to its sexual overtones.
CD single: Australian, U.K & Japan
- "Shocked" (DNA Mix) - 3:10
- "Shocked" (DNA 12" Mix) - 6:20
- "Shocked" (Harding/Curnow Mix) - 7:31
7" single: Australian & U.K.
- "Shocked" (DNA Mix) - 3:10
- "Shocked" (Harding/Curnow 7" Mix) - 3:18
12" single: Australian & U.K
- "Shocked" (DNA 12" Mix) - 6:20
- "Shocked" (Harding/Curnow Mix) - 7:31
Australian cassette 1 single
- "Shocked" (DNA Mix) - 3:10
- "Shocked" (Harding/Curnow 7" Mix) - 3:18
Australian/New Zealand cassette 2 single
- "Shocked" (DNA 12" Mix) - 6:20
- "Shocked" (Harding/Curnow Mix) - 7:31
iTunes Digital EP - Remixes
(Not available at time of original release. Released for the first time as part of iTunesITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
PWL archive release in 2009.)
- "Shocked" (DNA 12" Mix)
- "Shocked" (DNA Alternate 7" Mix)
- "Shocked" (DNA Alternative 7" Mix)
- "Shocked" (DNA Backing Track)
- "Shocked" (Harding Curnow 12" Mix)
- "Shocked" (Harding Curnow 7" Mix)
- "Shocked" (Harding Curnow Backing Track)
- "Shocked" (Harding Curnow Instrumental)
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 7 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
20 |
| French Singles Chart | 50 |
| 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... |
2 |
| Slovenian Singles Chart | 1 |
| South African Singles Chart | 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 ... |
6 |
End of Year Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australian Singles Chart | 73 |
Live performances
Kylie performed the song on the following concert tours:- Rhythm of Love TourRhythm of Love TourThe Rhythm of Love Tour was the second world tour undertaken by Kylie Minogue, in support of her hit album Rhythm of Love. Beginning on 10 February 1991, the tour visited Australia and Southern Asia....
- Let's Get to It TourLet's Get to It TourThe Let's Get to It Tour was a Kylie Minogue concert tour of the UK and Ireland in late 1991. The tour was a continuation of the previous Rhythm of Love Tour which had already visited Australia and Asia. Together with five dancers, Minogue staged the tour in support of the album Let's Get to It...
- Intimate and Live Tour
- On a Night Like This TourOn A Night Like This TourOn a Night Like This Tour is a Kylie Minogue concert tour in support of her seventh studio album Light Years that began in March 2001. Having hit the headlines around the globe for her hugely successful performance at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, and having subsequently performed again at the...
- KylieFever2002
- Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour (as part of the Smiley Kylie Medley)
- Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour (as part of the Everything Taboo Medley)
- KylieX2008KylieX2008KylieX2008 was the tenth concert tour by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue, in support of her tenth studio album, X . Originally announced as just a European tour, rumors of Minogue taking the tour to Australia, Asia, and America had surfaced in the international media...
- For You, For Me TourFor You, For Me TourThe For You, For Me Tour was the ninth concert tour by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. This is Minogue's first concert tour in North America. The concert has received very favorable reviews from music critics...
(as part of the Everything Taboo Medley)
The song was also performed on:
- An Audience with KylieAn Audience with...An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by ITV Studios, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.The show began as An...
2001 TV special (as part of the Hits Medley)