Me and My Imagination
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"Me and My Imagination" is a pop
song written by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
, Hannah Robinson
and Matt Prime for Ellis-Bextor's third album, Trip the Light Fantastic. The song was released as the album's second single
in May 2007, reaching number twenty-three on the UK singles chart
. The song reached number one in Greenland in July 2007. The single's digital release caused controversy when iTunes
failed to add the song until a week after it was supposed to be released, appearing on 14 May 2007, instead of 7 May 2007. Ellis Bextor believed she would have scored a Top 10 hit if the problem hadn't occurred. She described the error as "a nightmare", and believed it placed her chart position in jeopardy. The single sold 10,000 copies in the United Kingdom
. "Me and My Imagination" later appeared on the Abercrombie & Fitch
playlist in America. The song was prominently used in several episodes of the Spanish television series Supermodelo, the Spanish version of America's Next Top Model
. Pitchfork Media
ranked "Me and My Imagination" at #87 on its list of the 100 greatest tracks of 2007.
was directed by Nourizadeh Nima and filmed in west London
. Sophie Muller
was Ellis-Bextor's first choice to direct the video, but Muller had to decline the offer when she broke her ankle. The video features Ellis-Bextor in various places, singing to the camera. There are four sequences; the first takes place on an empty street, which then turns into a black studio. The second features Ellis-Bextor dancing in the studio in front of a troupe of dancers, each wearing illuminated costumes of different colours. The third sequence takes place in a park, while the fourth has Ellis-Bextor finding cover from the rain in London.
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 Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s...
, Hannah Robinson
Hannah Robinson
Hannah Robinson is a British songwriter. Her best known compositions include the "Some Girls", a UK #2 for British pop star Rachel Stevens and Ladyhawke's "My Delirium". She also a vocalist and in 2006 achieved a #1 on the U.S...
and Matt Prime for Ellis-Bextor's third album, Trip the Light Fantastic. The song was released as the album's second 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 May 2007, reaching number twenty-three on the 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 ...
. The song reached number one in Greenland in July 2007. The single's digital release caused controversy when iTunes
ITunes
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....
failed to add the song until a week after it was supposed to be released, appearing on 14 May 2007, instead of 7 May 2007. Ellis Bextor believed she would have scored a Top 10 hit if the problem hadn't occurred. She described the error as "a nightmare", and believed it placed her chart position in jeopardy. The single sold 10,000 copies 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...
. "Me and My Imagination" later appeared on the Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for consumers aged 18 to 22. It has over 300 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally....
playlist in America. The song was prominently used in several episodes of the Spanish television series Supermodelo, the Spanish version of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
. Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
ranked "Me and My Imagination" at #87 on its list of the 100 greatest tracks of 2007.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Nourizadeh Nima and filmed in west London
London
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. Sophie Muller
Sophie Muller
Sophie Muller is a British music video director, noted for her long-time collaborations with artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Sade, Shakira, Shakespears Sister, Garbage, Blur, Annie Lennox and Eurythmics.-Background:...
was Ellis-Bextor's first choice to direct the video, but Muller had to decline the offer when she broke her ankle. The video features Ellis-Bextor in various places, singing to the camera. There are four sequences; the first takes place on an empty street, which then turns into a black studio. The second features Ellis-Bextor dancing in the studio in front of a troupe of dancers, each wearing illuminated costumes of different colours. The third sequence takes place in a park, while the fourth has Ellis-Bextor finding cover from the rain in London.
Tracklisting
- 2 Track Single
- "Me and My Imagination" - 3:27
- "Move To The Music" – 3:33
- Maxi Single
- "Me and My Imagination" – 3:27
- "Move To The Music" – 3:33
- "Me and My Imagination" (Tony Lamezma Radio Mix) – 3:43
- "Me and My Imagination" (StoneBridge Radio Mix) – 3:14
- "Me and My Imagination" (Video)
- 12" Picture Disc
- "Me and My Imagination" – 3:28
- "Here's To You" – 2:46
- "Catch You" (Riff & Ray's Mix) – 8:17
- "Me and My Imagination" (StoneBridge Vocal Mix) – 7:20
Credits and personnel
- Additional productionRecord producerA 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 Justin Spier and Mat Jackson - All instrumentMusical instrumentA musical instrument is a device created or adapted for the purpose of making musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the...
s by Matt Prime - Additional bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
: Guy Pratt - Recorded at Stanley House in 2006
Chart performance
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| ARIA Club Singles Chart 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... |
10 |
| Belgium Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... Flanders Flanders Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp... Ultratip |
9 |
| French Club Top 20 Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
9 |
| 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 ... |
23 |
| UK Dance 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 ... |
1 |
| UK Upfront Club 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 ... |
1 |
| Estonia Singles Chart | 8 |
| Russian Top Hit 100 | 16 |
| Romanian Singles Chart | 29 |
| European Hot 100 | 67 |