"Spanish" | ||||
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Single by Craig David | ||||
from the album Slicker Than Your Average | ||||
Released | 28 July 2003 | |||
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Producer(s) | Anthony Marshall | |||
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"Spanish" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written by David, Trevor Henry, and Anthony Marshall for his second album, Slicker Than Your Average (2002), with production helmed by the latter. The song was released as the album's fourth single and became a tenth top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 8 and spending six weeks inside the top 75. "Spanish" saw David incorporate Spanish elements into his music for the first time, including a feature by Spanish rapper Duke One. In Australia, "Spanish" was skipped and "World Filled with Love" was released there as the fourth single instead.
A video for "Spanish" was directed by directing team Calabazitaz. [1]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Spanish" (Radio Edit) |
| Marshall | 4:44 |
2. | "What's Your Flava?" (Live from Down Under) |
| 4:35 | |
3. | "Candle in the Wind" (Live from The Old Vic, London) | 3:31 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Spanish" (Radio Edit) |
| Marshall | 3:38 |
2. | "Spanish" (Blacksmith R&B Rerub) |
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| 4:35 |
3. | "Spanish" (Rishi Rich Desi Kulcha Remix featuring Juggy D) |
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| 4:46 |
4. | "Spanish" (Jon Riley Club Mix) |
| 5:36 |
Notes
Chart (2003–2004) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [2] | 60 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [3] | 4 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [4] | 3 |
Ireland (IRMA) [5] | 31 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) [6] | 11 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [7] | 83 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [8] | 39 |
Scotland (OCC) [9] | 23 |
UK Singles (OCC) [10] | 8 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [11] | 3 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | 28 July 2003 | Digital download | [12] |
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