Stranded (Lutricia McNeal song)

"Stranded"
Single by Lutricia McNeal
from the album My Side of Town
ReleasedMay 11, 1998 (1998-05-11)
Genre
Length3:34
LabelWildstar
Songwriter(s)
  • Rami Yacoub
  • Daniel Papalexis
  • Josef Larossi
Producer(s)
  • Daniel Papalexis
  • Rami Yacoub
  • Josef Larossi
Lutricia McNeal singles chronology
"My Side of Town"
(1997) 		"Stranded"
(1998) 		"Someone Loves You Honey"
(1998)
Music video
"Stranded" on YouTube

"Stranded" is a song by American singer Lutricia McNeal, released as the third single from her debut album, My Side of Town (1997), in May 1998. The song was a top 10 in Austria, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. In the latter, it reached number three on both the UK Singles Chart and the UK R&B Chart. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number 10 in June 1998. Outside Europe, the single was a top-three hit in New Zealand and also peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In 1999, it was reported that "Stranded" had sold 2 million copies.[1]

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Led by a cool, contemporary beat, "Stranded" is one 3+1⁄2-minute hook that couldn't sound more inviting as a mature-sounding uptempo cut for the summer. A funked-up, bass-heavy R&B edit should ensure spins at stations that lean to crossover, while the kicking Hothead T' Edit provides a perfect entree for dance-happy outlets."[2] Adrian Thrills from Daily Mail described it as "sassy", noting that it's "mixing the soulful swagger of Donna Summer with a flapper-girl elegance reminiscent of the Pointer Sisters".[3] A reviewer from Sunday Mirror commented, "Smart Swede follows up "Ain't That Just the Way" with another singalong cocktail bar anthem. Nice."[4] Paul Sexton from The Times viewed it as "another piece of swaying, summer-weight soul that commercial radio programmers can't get enough of."[5]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Stranded" was directed by Stuart Gosling[6] and first aired in May 1998. It shows McNeal returning to a house and reminiscing of the past while she plays a piano. In between, there are scenes of the singer appearing with other people in the now empty house. Gosling also directed the video for "My Side of Town".

Track listings

  • CD single, UK (1998)
  1. "Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:29
  2. "Stranded" (Steve Antony Hip Hop club mix) – 5:33
  3. "Stranded" (C&J Remix) – 3:40
  4. "Stranded" (Baffled club mix) – 6:31
  5. "Stranded" (Baffled dub mix) – 6:28
  • CD maxi, Europe (1998)
  1. "Stranded" (original version) – 3:34
  2. "Stranded" (Steve Antony R&B) – 3:59
  3. "Stranded" (Baffled remix) – 6:27
  4. "Stranded" (Magestic 12 Sci Funk remix) – 6:41
  5. "Stranded" (Baffled dub mix) – 6:28
  6. "Stranded" (extended version) – 5:10
  • CD maxi, US (1999)
  1. "Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:35
  2. "Stranded" (Nu Soul 7-inch remix) – 3:55
  3. "Stranded" (Hothead 7-inch edit) – 3:25
  4. "Stranded" (Calle & Mauro's Freestyle radio mix) – 3:13
  5. "Stranded" (Hothead extended remix) – 8:27
  6. "Stranded" (E-Smoove's Late Night Stomp) – 7:14

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[32] Gold 5,000*
Norway (IFPI Norway)[33] Gold  
Sweden (GLF)[34] Platinum 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] Silver 200,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom May 11, 1998
  • CD
  • cassette
 Wildstar [36]
Japan September 9, 1998 CD
[37]
United States April 6, 1999
Epic [38]

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  3. ^ Thrills, Adrian (July 17, 1998). "Spirited Crows soar ever higher; It's Friday! Music!". Daily Mail.
  4. ^ Sunday Mirror. May 10, 1998. page 43.
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