"Smoke" is a song by Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...

, released as the fourth and final single from her debut album Left of the Middle

Left of the Middle

Left of the Middle is the first album by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia. Released in 1997, the album was a worldwide hit. Spurred by the success of lead single "Torn", the album reached number 1 in her home country and the top 10 in both the UK and US...

. It was released on 11 October 1998, reaching #5 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 ...

. However, the song failed to enter the top 40 in Imbruglia's home nation of Australia, peaking at 42. The video for "Smoke" was 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...

. There are two versions of the video; one of which contains additional visual effects including Natalie's face appearing and disappearing within animated smoke.

Tracklisting

UK CD1

1. "Smoke" - 4:39
2. "Smoke" (Martyn Phillips & Marc Fox Mix) - 4:10
3. "City" (Live In Barcelona) - 5:14
4. "Smoke" (Video) - 4:45

UK CD2

1. "Smoke" - 4:39
2. "Smoke" (Ganja Kru Mix) - 5:12
3. "Smoke" (Way Out West Mix) - 4:54
4. "Smoke" (Beloved Hypoxic Mix) - 5:00

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart	42
Eurochart Hot 100 Singles	30
UK Singles Chart	5