Bombollini
| "Bombollini" | ||||
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| SinglebyChris Rea | ||||
| from the albumWired to the Moon | ||||
| B-side | "True Love" | |||
| Released | May 1984 | |||
| Length | 6:10 | |||
| Label | Magnet | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chris Rea | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Rea,Dave Richards | |||
| Chris Reasingles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Bombollini"onYouTube | ||||
"Bombollini"is a song by British singer-songwriterChris Rea,released in 1984 as the second single from his sixth studio albumWired to the Moon.It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea andDave Richards.[1]The song failed to make a chart appearance on theUK Singles Chartbut reached No. 21 on theIrish Singles Chart.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]On its release, Colin Davidson of theEvening Expresswrote: "The comeback continues in fine style. This six minute epic is one good reason why you should buy theWired to the Moonalbum. "[3]Frank Hopkinson ofNumber Onefelt the song "starts off like a teeming eco-system of sound building up slowly and surely". He added: "Those of you with aDire Straitspersuasion may well find it worth further investigation. "[4]
In a review ofWired to the Moon,Paul Speelman ofThe Agedescribed the song as "smouldering".[5]Sharon Mawer ofAllMusicretrospectively wrote: "With the success of the bandIncantationand ethnic South American music in 1982-1983, Rea introducedWired to the Moon,with "Bombollini," which was over six minutes of jungle-sounding drums and the haunting sound of pan pipes. "[1]
Track listing
[edit]- 7 "single
- "Bombollini" – 6:10
- "True Love" – 3:40
- 12 "single
- "Bombollini" – 6:10
- "Bombollini (Excerpts From)" – 4:20
- "True Love" – 3:40
- 12 "single (Ireland only edition)
- "Bombollini" – 6:10
- "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" (Special Extended Mix) – 5:50
Personnel
[edit]Bombollini
- Chris Rea- vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, piano, marimba
- Jeff Seopardi - drums, percussion
Production
- Chris Rea,Dave Richards- producers
Other
- Torchlight, London - cover design
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Singles Chart[2] | 21 |
References
[edit]- ^abSharon Mawer."Wired to the Moon - Chris Rea | Songs, Reviews, Credits".AllMusic.Retrieved2020-05-09.
- ^ab"The Irish Charts - All there is to know".The Irish Charts.Retrieved2020-05-09.
- ^Davidson, Colin (2 June 1984). "Leisure Express Pop: Singles".Evening Express.
- ^Hopkinson, Frank (19 May 1984). "Singles".Number One.
- ^Speelman, Paul (6 September 1984). "Talent deserves more recognition".The Age.