Description
Westlife: Uptown Girl | Comic Relief 2001 Enhanced CD Maxi-Single
UPC: 743218554520
Overview
"Uptown Girl" is an enhanced CD maxi-single released by Irish pop sensation Westlife in 2001 as the official song for Comic Relief. This release features their chart-topping cover of Billy Joel's classic hit "Uptown Girl," presented in both radio edit and extended versions. The CD includes two additional Westlife tracks—"Angel's Wings" and "Close Your Eyes"—along with enhanced content featuring behind-the-scenes footage, a photo gallery, lyrics, and wallpaper. This European release through BMG/RCA captures the group at the height of their early 2000s success.
Product Features
- Format: CD, Maxi-Single, Enhanced
- Release Date: 2001
- Country: Europe
- Label: RCA (74321 855452), BMG (74321 855452)
- Genre: Pop, Europop
- Total Tracks: 4 audio tracks plus enhanced content
- Total Audio Runtime: Approximately 17 minutes
- Enhanced Content: Behind-the-scenes footage, photo gallery, lyrics, and wallpaper
Interesting Facts
Comic Relief Connection
This release served as the official Comic Relief single for 2001. Comic Relief is a major UK charity event that uses comedy to raise money for disadvantaged people both within the UK and in developing countries. Westlife's involvement helped raise significant funds for the charity's initiatives.
Notable Cover Version
Westlife's rendition of "Uptown Girl" pays homage to Billy Joel's 1983 hit while reimagining it for a new generation. The music video featured the band working as mechanics alongside British actress Claudia Schiffer, recreating elements of Billy Joel's original concept but with a fresh, early 2000s pop aesthetic.
Chart Success
The single reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Westlife's sixth UK number-one hit. This continued their impressive streak of chart success following their breakthrough in 1999, further cementing their position as one of the most successful boy bands of the era.
Production Team
The tracks were produced by Steve Mac, a key figure in Westlife's success who produced many of their hits. Mac's arrangement, combined with quality studio musicians including bassist Steve Pearce, saxophonist Phil Todd, and trumpeter Guy Barker, helped create the polished pop sound that defined Westlife's career.
Track Listing
- Uptown Girl (Radio Edit) - 3:06
- Uptown Girl (Extended Version) - 5:02
- Angel's Wings - 4:02
- Close Your Eyes - 4:32
Enhanced Content:
- Uptown Girl (Music Video)
- Behind The Scenes Footage
- Photo Gallery
- Lyrics
- Wallpaper
Publishers
Released by RCA/BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. Phonographic Copyright ℗ and Copyright © 2001 BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. "Uptown Girl" published by Joel Songs. "Angel's Wings" published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Rokstone Music, and Universal Music Ltd. "Close Your Eyes" published by Rokstone Music and Universal Music Ltd. Made in the EU. Distributed by the local BMG Company, a unit of BMG Entertainment.
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