Deepest Blue (song)

"Deepest Blue"
Single by Deepest Blue
from the album Late September
Released	21 July 2003 (2003-07-21)
Length	3:26
Label	Data
Songwriter(s)	Joel Edwards Matt Schwartz Anthony Mein
Producer(s)	Matt Schwartz
Deepest Blue singles chronology
"Deepest Blue" (2003) "Give It Away" (2004)

"Deepest Blue" is the debut single of British house music duo Deepest Blue. It was originally written by Joel Edwards and produced by Anthony Mein. After the first version of the song did not gain any interest, it was taken to Matt Schwartz for new production, and he wrote a new backing track and chorus in the studio. Mein did not appear in the final act line-up as he had moved to Thailand and was not in the studio when the record was re-done. Released on 21 July 2003, the single became a hit, reaching number seven on the UK Singles Chart and experiencing moderate success in Flanders, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Background

The duo's eponymous song derives its title from a computing accident that occurred when the words 'deepest blue' came up on the screen when Edwards pressed 'save', whilst the content was inspired by Coldplay's "Yellow". In an interview with Zoe Smith for The Guardian, Edwards said, "It's just the first sentiment of Chris Martin's opening line. When he sings, 'Look at the stars/ Look how they shine for you...' I thought that was such an awesome sentiment. Imagine writing that for some love of yours and how heartfelt it sounds."[1]

Track listings

UK and Australian CD single[2][3] "Deepest Blue" (radio edit) "Deepest Blue" (Jon Hopkins mix) "Deepest Blue" (original mix) "Deepest Blue" (Electrique Boutique vocal remix) UK 12-inch single[4] A1. "Deepest Blue" (original mix) B1. "Deepest Blue" (Electrique Boutique remix) B2. "Deepest Blue" (Lee-Cabrera remix) UK cassette single[5] "Deepest Blue" (radio edit) "Deepest Blue" (original mix) "Deepest Blue" (Electrique Boutique vocal remix)

Dutch CD single[6] "Deepest Blue" (radio edit) – 3:27 "Deepest Blue" (Electrique Boutique remix) – 8:41 "Deepest Blue" (original mix) – 7:34 "Deepest Blue" (Lee Cabrera remix) – 7:42 "Deepest Blue" (Jon Hopkins mix) – 3:31 US maxi-CD single[7] "Deepest Blue" (radio edit) "Deepest Blue" (original mix) "Deepest Blue" (Lee Cabrera remix) US 12-inch single[8] A1. "Deepest Blue" (original mix) – 7:34 A2. "Deepest Blue" (Lee Cabrera remix) – 7:42 B1. "Deepest Blue" (Electrique Boutique remix)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2003–2004) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[9] 132 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] 40 Ireland (IRMA)[11] 45 Ireland Dance (IRMA)[12] 6 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 18 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 55 Scotland (OCC)[15] 9 UK Singles (OCC)[16] 7 UK Dance (OCC)[17] 5 UK Indie (OCC)[18] 33 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[19] 10

Year-end charts Chart (2003) Position UK Singles (OCC)[20] 180 Chart (2004) Position US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)[21] 37

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	21 July 2003	12-inch vinyl CD cassette	Data	[22]
Australia	29 September 2003	CD	Ministry of Sound	[23]

References

1. Smith, Zoe (18 July 2018). "A profile of Deepest Blue". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
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4. Deepest Blue (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Deepest Blue. Data Records. 2003. DATA55T.
5. Deepest Blue (UK cassette single sleeve). Deepest Blue. Data Records. 2003. DATA55MCS.
6. Deepest Blue (Dutch CD single liner notes). Deepest Blue. Digidance. 2003. 8714866543-3.
7. Deepest Blue (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Deepest Blue. Ultra Records. 2003. UL1186-2.
8. Deepest Blue (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Deepest Blue. Ultra Records. 2003. UL 1186-6.
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15. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
16. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
17. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
18. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
19. "Deepest Blue Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
20. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
21. "2004 The Year in Charts: Most-Played Dance Songs". Billboard Radio Monitor. Vol. 12, no. 51. 17 December 2004. p. 56.
22. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 19 July 2003. p. 35. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
23. "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 29th September 2003" (PDF). ARIA. 29 September 2003. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-10-06. Retrieved 26 June 2021.