Tripping on Your Love
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"Tripping on Your Love" is a song recorded by English girl group
Bananarama
. It appears on the group's fifth studio album Pop Life and was released as the album's fourth single in the UK and the first single in the United States. The track was co-written and produced by Youth
.
The single is considered by Bananarama to be their biggest commercial flop in the UK, just missing the top 75 of the UK singles chart
. It was originally intended to be the album's second single (following "Only Your Love
") but was delayed as two different songs were released as singles. By the time "Tripping on Your Love" was issued, Jacquie O'Sullivan
had announced her departure from the group, and Bananarama's long-time manager Hillary Shaw also quit http://www.bananaramauk.com/html/discography/singles/trippingonyourlove/toylmain.html. In addition, group member Sara Dallin
was pregnant with her first child, which made promotion nearly impossible.
The song is a fusion of acid house
, South Asian, rap
, and Caribbean music. The album version was remix
ed by Robin Hancock before it was released as a single. It was not included on the original version of The Very Best of Bananarama
, but a remix was included on a special edition bonus CD of the compilation.
The single's biggest success came in U.S. dance clubs, climbing to number fourteen on the Hot Dance Club Play
chart. It would be Bananarama's last appearance on that chart until 2006 when "Look on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)
" peaked at number two. The song boasts the most commissioned remixes of any Bananarama single (twenty mixes by nine different remixers, including George Michael
).
In 2007 Keren said she considered the song to be one of the band's best.
features the girls filmed in slow-moving cinematography on a beach dune, in front of a house, and in a car. As Sara Dallin was pregnant at the time, she was shot only from the shoulder upwards.
CD promo single
Promo remixes 1
Promo remixes 2
UK CD promo single NANXDJ 22
Other versions
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Bananarama
Bananarama
Bananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
. It appears on the group's fifth studio album Pop Life and was released as the album's fourth single in the UK and the first single in the United States. The track was co-written and produced by Youth
Martin Glover
Martin Glover, also known as Youth, is a record producer and a founding member and bassist of the UK band Killing Joke. He is a member of The Fireman along with Paul McCartney. Glover was born in Africa.-Early career:...
.
The single is considered by Bananarama to be their biggest commercial flop in the UK, just missing the top 75 of 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 ...
. It was originally intended to be the album's second single (following "Only Your Love
Only Your Love
"Only Your Love" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album Pop Life and was issued several months prior to the release of the album. The Pop Life album marked a break for Bananarama from their long-standing...
") but was delayed as two different songs were released as singles. By the time "Tripping on Your Love" was issued, Jacquie O'Sullivan
Jacquie O'Sullivan
Jacquie O'Sullivan is a singer and songwriter.-Early years:O'Sullivan was originally a member of the country/punk/rockabilly group Shillelagh Sisters. In 1978 she was one of three backing vocalists on Status Quo's album "If You Can't Stand the Heat". In 1982 O'Sullivan appeared in the videoclip of...
had announced her departure from the group, and Bananarama's long-time manager Hillary Shaw also quit http://www.bananaramauk.com/html/discography/singles/trippingonyourlove/toylmain.html. In addition, group member Sara Dallin
Sara Dallin
Sara Elizabeth Dallin is an English musician mostly noted for her membership of the group Bananarama, which she co-founded with her childhood friend Keren Woodward.Dallin was born in Bristol, England...
was pregnant with her first child, which made promotion nearly impossible.
The song is a fusion of acid house
Acid house
Acid house is a sub-genre of house music that emphasizes a repetitive, hypnotic and trance-like style, often with samples or spoken lines rather than sung lyrics. Acid house's core electronic squelch sounds were developed around the mid-1980s, particularly by DJs from Chicago who experimented with...
, South Asian, rap
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
, and Caribbean music. The album version was remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
ed by Robin Hancock before it was released as a single. It was not included on the original version of The Very Best of Bananarama
The Very Best of Bananarama
The Very Best of Bananarama is one of several greatest hits collections by English girl group Bananarama.Released by Warner Music Group, parent company of Bananarama's label London Records, this set is the "official" hits package released to celebrate the group's twentieth anniversary...
, but a remix was included on a special edition bonus CD of the compilation.
The single's biggest success came in U.S. dance clubs, climbing to number fourteen on the 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...
chart. It would be Bananarama's last appearance on that chart until 2006 when "Look on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)
Look on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)
"Look on the Floor" is a pop–dance song written by Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, H.Korpi, M.Wollo, M.Malavasi, S.Micheli for Bananarama's album Drama . The song was produced by Korpi and BlackCell and received a mixed reception from music critics...
" peaked at number two. The song boasts the most commissioned remixes of any Bananarama single (twenty mixes by nine different remixers, including George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
).
In 2007 Keren said she considered the song to be one of the band's best.
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...
features the girls filmed in slow-moving cinematography on a beach dune, in front of a house, and in a car. As Sara Dallin was pregnant at the time, she was shot only from the shoulder upwards.
Remixes
UK CD single- "Tripping on Your Love" (Single Mix) - (3:15)
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Euro Trance Mix) - (7:21)
- Remixed by Robin Hancock
- "Tripping on Your Love" (The Loveable Love Dove Caper) - (6:26)
CD promo single
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Euro Trance Mix) - (7:21)
- Remixed by Robin Hancock
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Indika Dub Mix)
- "Only Your Love" (Hardcore Instrumental)
Promo remixes 1
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Silky Soul 70's Mix) - (6:24)
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Silky Dub) - (5:17)
- Remixed by Steve 'Silk' Hurley
- "Tripping on Your Love" (E-Smoove Chant Mix) - (7:06)
- Remixed by E-Smoove
- "Tripping on Your Love" (MauriceMaurice JoshuaMaurice Joshua, also known just as Maurice, born in Chicago, Illinois, is a record producer who is most known for his laid back and soulful House music style remixes.-Career:...
Wicked Mix) - (6:20) - "Tripping on Your Love" (Maurice Dub Mix) - (8:12)
- Remixed by Maurice Joshua
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Sturm Mix) - (3:59)
- Remixed by Larry Sturm
Promo remixes 2
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Silky Soul 70's Mix) - (6:24)
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Silky Dub) - (5:17)
- Remixed by Steve 'Silk' Hurley
- "Tripping on Your Love" (E-Smoove Chant Mix) - (7:06)
- Remixed by E-Smoove
- "Tripping on Your Love" (MauriceMaurice JoshuaMaurice Joshua, also known just as Maurice, born in Chicago, Illinois, is a record producer who is most known for his laid back and soulful House music style remixes.-Career:...
Wicked Mix) - (6:20)- Remixed by E-Smoove
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Euro Trance Mix) - (7:21)
- Remixed by Robin Hancock
- "Tripping on Your Love" (George MichaelGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
Metropolis Mix) - (3:37)- Remixed by George Michael
UK CD promo single NANXDJ 22
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Euro Trance Mix) - (7:21)
- Remixed by Robin Hancock
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Indika Dub Mix)
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Instrumental)
Other versions
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Album Version) - (3:21)
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Sweet Exorcist Mix)
- Remixed by Sweet Exorcist
- "Tripping on Your Love" (Sweet Exorcist Dub)
- Remixed by Sweet Exorcist
Personnel
Bananarama- Sara DallinSara DallinSara Elizabeth Dallin is an English musician mostly noted for her membership of the group Bananarama, which she co-founded with her childhood friend Keren Woodward.Dallin was born in Bristol, England...
- Vocals - Jacquie O'SullivanJacquie O'SullivanJacquie O'Sullivan is a singer and songwriter.-Early years:O'Sullivan was originally a member of the country/punk/rockabilly group Shillelagh Sisters. In 1978 she was one of three backing vocalists on Status Quo's album "If You Can't Stand the Heat". In 1982 O'Sullivan appeared in the videoclip of...
- Vocals - Keren WoodwardKeren WoodwardKeren Woodward is an English pop singer and songwriter of British girl group Bananarama, co-founded by her long time school friend Sara Dallin and Siobhan Fahey....
- Vocals
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 76 |
| U.S. Hot Dance Club Play | 14 |