Just The Way You Are (Milky song)
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"Just the Way You Are" is a 2002 dance pop song that was recorded by the Italian group Milky
. The single was also the first song to make its official debut at number one on the Billboard
Hot Dance Airplay
chart in its October 17, 2003, issue, even though it reached number one in the September 28 issue, when it was an unpublished chart.
The track features the vocals of German singer Giuditta, whose lyrical "do-do-do's" make up the song's most memorable chorus line, and is best remembered by its Ibiza-influenced guitar beat, done over a pair of sampled tracks: "Streets of Your Town
" by the Australian pop group The Go-Betweens
, and "Listen to What the Man Said" by Paul McCartney & Wings
. McCartney and his late wife Linda both receive writing and production credits on the single because of the use of the song elements from "Listen." For the song's video and promotional campaign during its chart run, Egyptian/German model Sabrina Elahl was used as the group's face instead of Giuditta.
UK single
Milky
Milky is a dance production group based in Italy. The act consists of producers Giordano Trivellato and Giuliano Sacchetto, with Italian singer Giuditta serving as their lead singer on their album, Star. Although Giuditta was the singer on the recordings, a model, the Egyptian born and German...
. The single was also the first song to make its official debut at number one on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Dance Airplay
Hot Dance Airplay
Dance/Mix Show Airplay is a monitored electronic dance music radio chart that is featured weekly in Billboard magazine. The chart came about as a result of the small but influential impact of electronic dance music on the radio in the United States and the stations that program it...
chart in its October 17, 2003, issue, even though it reached number one in the September 28 issue, when it was an unpublished chart.
The track features the vocals of German singer Giuditta, whose lyrical "do-do-do's" make up the song's most memorable chorus line, and is best remembered by its Ibiza-influenced guitar beat, done over a pair of sampled tracks: "Streets of Your Town
Streets of your town
"Streets Of Your Town" was a single by Australian indie group The Go-Betweens, from their 1988 album, 16 Lovers Lane. Featuring polished production, a prominent backing vocal by Amanda Brown and a guitar solo by bassist John Willsteed, "Streets of Your Town" is one of the band's most recognised...
" by the Australian pop group The Go-Betweens
The Go-Betweens
The Go-Betweens were an indie rock band formed in Brisbane, Australia in 1977 by singer-songwriters and guitarists, Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. They were later joined by Lindy Morrison on drums, Robert Vickers on bass guitar and Amanda Brown on violin, oboe, guitar, and backing vocals,...
, and "Listen to What the Man Said" by Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
. McCartney and his late wife Linda both receive writing and production credits on the single because of the use of the song elements from "Listen." For the song's video and promotional campaign during its chart run, Egyptian/German model Sabrina Elahl was used as the group's face instead of Giuditta.
Track listing
US Single- Just the Way You Are (Original FM Cut) (3:30)
- Just the Way You Are (Original Extended Mix) (6:15)
- Just the Way You Are (Gardeweg Mix) (6:00)
- Just the Way You Are (Almighty Mix) (7:08)
- Just the Way You Are (Full Intention Club Mix) (7:32)
- Just the Way You Are (Liquid People Main Mix) (7:00)
UK single
- Just the Way You Are (Radio Edit)
- Just the Way You Are (Full Intention Club Mix)
- Just the Way You Are (Almighty Mix)
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| 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 ... |
8 |
| UK Dance Chart | 1 |
| Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
| US Hot Dance Airplay (Billboard) | 1 |