"Someone to Love" | ||||
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Single by East 17 | ||||
from the album Up All Night | ||||
Released | 29 July 1996 | |||
Length | 4:00 | |||
Label | London | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tony Mortimer | |||
Producer(s) |
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East 17 singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Someone to Love" on YouTube |
"Someone to Love" is a song recorded by English boy band East 17, released on 29 July 1996 by London Records as the third and final single from their third album, Up All Night (1995). It was written by band member Tony Mortimer, who co-produced it with Ian Curnow, Phil Harding and Rob Kean.
Johnny Dee from NME noted that "unlike their peers, East 17 have always been credible, they are the Oasis you can dance to", whilst also noting the similar sound to them of this single. [1]
The music video for "Someone to Love" was directed by Badger Smith and Iain Titterington. [2] "Someone to Love" begins with the band and family and friends in a mansion before everyone moves outside to continue socialising in the garden.
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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Estonia (Eesti Top 20) [3] | 10 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [4] | 47 |
Europe (European AC Radio) [5] | 13 |
Europe (European Hit Radio) [6] | 26 |
Germany (GfK) [7] | 47 |
Hungary (Mahasz) [8] | 17 |
Ireland (IRMA) [9] | 16 |
Israel (IBA) [10] | 2 |
Latvia (Latvijas Top 20) [11] | 10 |
Scotland (OCC) [12] | 13 |
Spain (Top 40 Radio) [13] | 30 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [14] | 42 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [15] | 27 |
UK Singles (OCC) [16] | 16 |