| "Not a Sinner nor a Saint" | ||||
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| Single by Alcazar | ||||
| from the album Alcazarized | ||||
| Released | March 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
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| Length | 3:01 | |||
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| Composer(s) | ||||
| Lyricist(s) | Lotta Ahlin | |||
| Alcazar singles chronology | ||||
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"Not a Sinner nor a Saint" is a Eurodance song performed by Swedish band Alcazar. [1] This was the first single to give a preview of the then-forthcoming album Alcazarized , but was only released in Sweden. Nevertheless, the song was added at radio stations around Europe.
In spring 2003, Alcazar entered the Swedish pre-selections for the Eurovision Song Contest. They ended up in third place. The single reached number one on the singles chart, the Swedish Airplay List, "Tracks", and was Alcazar's first number one (of two, with "Alcastar") of two in their home country. [2]
The single was released in a cardboard sleeve with an ultra glossy coating. Due to high public demand, some of the pressings did not get the glossy finish.[ citation needed ]
These are the formats and track listings of promotional single releases of "Not a Sinner nor a Saint".
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swedish Singles Chart [2] | 1 |
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