| "Sublime" | ||||
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| Single by Shakaya | ||||
| from the album Shakaya | ||||
| Released | 20 May 2002 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer(s) | Reno Nicastro | |||
| Shakaya singles chronology | ||||
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"Sublime" is the second song released by Australian musical duo Shakaya from their self-titled debut album (2002). It reached number 19 on the Australian Singles Chart.
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [2] | 19 |
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