Fairytales (2 Brothers on the 4th Floor song)

"Fairytales"
Single by 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor featuring D-Rock and Des'Ray
from the album 2
Released1996 (1996)
Genre
Length3:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Bobby Boer
  • Dancability
  • D-Rock
Producer(s)2 Brothers on the 4th Floor
2 Brothers on the 4th Floor featuring D-Rock and Des'Ray singles chronology
"Come Take My Hand"
(1995) 		"Fairytales"
(1996) 		"Mirror of Love"
(1996)
Music video
"Fairytales" on YouTube

"Fairytales" is a song by Dutch Eurodance group 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor featuring rapper D-Rock and singer Des'Ray. It was released in 1996 by Lowland Records and CNR Music as the third single from the group's second album, 2 (1996). In their native Netherlands, the song peaked at number four, while entering the top 50 in Belgium (46) and Sweden (49). On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Fairytales" peaked at number 85 in March 1996. Outside Europe, it was a number one hit for one week in Israel. A computer generated music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Ben Liebrand.[1]

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Another possible smash hit from D-Rock and Des'Ray, backed by the Boer brothers. Radio-friendly dance from the Lowlands with a whiff of hardcore. The fast beats and spacey keyboards provide the backbone for the raps and vocals."[2]

Track listing

  • 12", Netherlands (1996)
  1. "Fairytales" (Extended Version) — 4:37
  2. "Fairytales" (No Velocity Happy Hardcore Edit) — 3:30
  3. "Fairytales" (Radio Version) — 3:29
  4. "Fairytales" (Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Hardcore Mix) — 4:36
  5. "Fairytales" (DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim 1,2,3,4 Happy Remix) — 5:53
  6. "Fairytales" (Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Rave Edit) — 4:05
  • CD single, Netherlands (1996)
  1. "Fairytales" (Radio Version) — 3:29
  2. "Fairytales" (Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Rave Edit) — 4:05
  • CD maxi, Netherlands (1996)
  1. "Fairytales" (Radio Version) — 3:29
  2. "Fairytales" (Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Rave Edit) — 4:05
  3. "Fairytales" (No Velocity Happy Hardcore Edit) — 3:30
  4. "Fairytales" (Extended Version) — 4:37
  5. "Fairytales" (Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo Hardcore Mix) — 4:36
  6. "Fairytales" (DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim 1,2,3,4 Happy Remix) — 5:53

Charts

References

  1. ^ "2 Brothers on the 4th Floor: Fairytales (1996)". IMDb. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 9 March 1996. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  3. ^ "2 Brothers On The 4th Floor feat. Des'Ray And D-Rock - Fairytales". Ultratop.be. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. 16 March 1996. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  5. ^ "2 Brothers On The 4th Floor feat. Des'ray & D-Rock Fairytales". Top40.nl. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  6. ^ "2 Brothers On The 4th Floor feat. Des'Ray And D-Rock - Fairytales". Dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  7. ^ "2 Brothers On The 4th Floor Feat. Des'Ray And D-Rock - Fairytales (song)". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1996". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  9. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1996". Dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 27 February 2020.