Curfew (song)

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"Curfew"
Drive Curfew.jpg
Single by Drive
Released1993
Genre Electronic
Length3:33
Label Ninja Tune
Producer(s) Jay Strongman, Woodie Taylor

"Curfew" is a song by Drive, released as their first and only single in 1993. Drive consisted of Julienne Davis and Melanie Guillaume, who later became known as a member of All Saints, as Melanie Blatt. [1] The single was released both in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Contents

Track listing

#TitleLength
1."Curfew" (Rebel Radio Mix)3:33
2."Curfew" (Beatmasters 12" Mix)6:15
3."Curfew" (Rebel Funk Mix)3:46
4."Curfew" (Beatmasters Instrumental)6:15

Song information

InstrumentPerformed by
ProducerJay Strongman and Woodie Taylor
Lead vocalsMelanie Guillaume

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References

  1. "Drive (Pre-All Saints) Curfew UK 12" vinyl single (12 inch record / Maxi-single) (120795)".