Walking Away (Craig David song)
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Single by Craig David | ||||||||
from the album Born to Do It | ||||||||
Released | 31 October 2000 (See release history) |
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Format | CD single, vinyl | |||||||
Recorded | 2000 | |||||||
Genre | R&B | |||||||
Length | 3:24 (original version) 3:31 (new version) |
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Label | Wildstar, Edel, Atlantic | |||||||
Writer(s) | Craig David, Mark Hill | |||||||
Producer(s) | Mark Hil | |||||||
Craig David singles chronology | ||||||||
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"Walking Away" is a song by English R&B singer Craig David. It was written by David and Mark Hill and released as the third single from his debut studio album, Born to Do It (2000). It reached number one in New Zealand where it became the number one song of 2001, combining both sales and airplay.
In 2008, the track was re-recorded for David's Greatest Hits compilation, released in November 2008 in the United Kingdom. The new versions each feature a different artist: Lynnsha on the French version, Nek on the Italian version, Álex Ubago on the Spanish version and Monrose on the German version.
Contents
Music video
Original version
There were two versions to this song. The European music video begins with David with his girlfriend in a car, where she is seen yelling at him. He turns on the radio and the beat starts. He then gets out of the car and the landscape continually changes, showing different places. Directed by Max & Dania. In the U.S. version, the video begins with an introduction from another song, (Walking Away Remix) leading into the actual song. The video shows him "walking away" from troubles in his life: a flooded apartment, a fire in his 67 Camaro convertible, electrical problems at the train station, and a tornado at the end of the video.
Greatest Hits version
New versions of the songs were recorded and shot in 2008, and it features Lynnsha on the French version, Nek on the Italian version, Álex Ubago on the Spanish version and Monrose on the German version. The video was shot in black and white, and the guest artist is seen in some scenes. Sometimes, the two singers are seen together.
Formats and track listings
- 12" maxi - UK
- "Walking Away" (DJ Chunky remix feat. MC B-live)
- "Walking Away" (DJ Chunky remix - no MC)
- "Walking Away" (treats better day remix)
- 12" maxi - Europe / UK CD single 2
- "Walking Away" — 3:27
- "Walking Away" (ignorants remix) — 5:16
- "Walking Away" (DJ chunky remix) — 5:43
- "Walking Away" (treats [better day] remix) — 5:22
- CD maxi
- "Walking Away" — 3:27
- "Human" — 4:01
- "7 Days" (live in Stockholm) — 7:00
- "Walking Away" (ignorants remix) — 5:16
- "Walking Away" (DJ Chunky remix) — 5:43
- "Walking Away" (treats better day remix) — 5:22
- UK CD single 1
- "Walking Away" — 3:27
- "Human" — 4:01
- "7 Days" (live in Stockholm) — 7:00
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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Release history
Region | Date |
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United Kingdom | 31 October 2000 |
United States | February 2002 |
References
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External links
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Craig David – Walking Away". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Craig David – Walking Away" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Craig David – Walking Away" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Craig David – Walking Away" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Danishcharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away". Tracklisten.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "Musicline.de – Craig David Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
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- ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away". Top Digital Download.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Craig David search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Craig David – Walking Away". Top 40 Singles.
- ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away". VG-lista.
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- ↑ Romanian 2001 end-of-year charts
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2000-12-02". Scottish Singles Top 40.
- ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away" Canciones Top 50.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away". Singles Top 60.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Craig David – Walking Away". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2000-12-02" UK Singles Chart.
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- Singlechart usages for UK
- Certification Table Entry usages for Australia
- Certification Table Entry usages for New Zealand
- 2000 singles
- 2001 singles
- 2002 singles
- 2008 singles
- Craig David songs
- Number-one singles in New Zealand
- Songs written by Craig David
- Songs written by Mark Hill (musician)
- Nek songs
- Rhythm and blues ballads
- 2000 songs
- Atlantic Records singles