Hunter (Dido song)
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"Hunter" is a song by British singer Dido
released as the third single from No Angel
, her debut album. "Hunter" went to the top ten on the World Adult Charts and top 20 on the UK Singles Chart while achieving top five success in Portugal
and Greece
. "Hunter" tells the tale of restlessness in a failing relationship and the singer's wish to be a "hunter", or unencumbered person, once again. The video, directed by Matthew Rolston
, features Dido chasing her lookalike in the city during the night of a full moon.
UK CD1
Dido (singer)
Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
released as the third single from No Angel
No Angel
No Angel is the debut album by pop singer/songwriter Dido. Originally released in June 1999 in the United States, the album found a mass audience when it was released worldwide in February 2001...
, her debut album. "Hunter" went to the top ten on the World Adult Charts and top 20 on the UK Singles Chart while achieving top five success 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...
and Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. "Hunter" tells the tale of restlessness in a failing relationship and the singer's wish to be a "hunter", or unencumbered person, once again. The video, directed by Matthew Rolston
Matthew Rolston
Matthew Russell Rolston is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour...
, features Dido chasing her lookalike in the city during the night of a full moon.
Tracklisting
UK CD1- "Hunter" - 3:54
- "Hunter" (MJ Cole Remix) - 6:07
- "Take My Hand" (Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - 8:03
UK CD1
- "Hunter" - 3:54
- "Hunter" (FK-EK Vocal Mix) - 7:04
- "Take My Hand" (Brothers In Rhythm Remix) - 8:50
Charts
Charts (2001) | Peak position |
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Australian Singles ARIA Charts 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... |
21 |
Dutch Singles Chart | 47 |
French Singles Chart | 37 |
New Zealand Singles Chart | 18 |
Russian Singles Chart | 2 |
Spanish Singles Chart | 13 |
Swiss Singles Chart | 32 |
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 ... |
17 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
5 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Adult Top 40 is a variation on the United States Billboard charts... |
9 |