The Key (Matt Goss song)

"The Key"
Single by Matt Goss
from the album The Key
B-side"Second Time Dreaming"
Released1995
Genrefunk, soul, pop
Length3:59
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Matt Goss
Producer(s)Matt Goss, Tony Phillips
Matt Goss singles chronology
"The Key"
(1995) 		"If You Were Here Tonight"
(1996)

"The Key" is the debut solo single from English singer-songwriter and musician Matt Goss.[1][2][3][4][better source needed][5][6][7] It was released in 1995 as the lead single from his debut solo album, The Key (1996).[8][9] It peaked at number 40[10][11] on the UK Singles Chart and 35 in Belgium.[12][13] The track was re-recorded and re-released in 2004 as "Minimal Chic Ft. Matt Goss" and peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.[14]

Goss composed the music, lyrics, production, programming, keyboards, bass, vocals and backing vocals on the track with Tony Phillips on the production and mixing.[15] The track was released in the UK, Italy, France, Netherlands and Australia.[16] "Second Time Dreaming" was an exclusive B-side to the cassette single only in the UK.[17]

The track was remixed by Italian DJ Joe T Vannelli and the remix peaked at number one in the Italian dance chart.[18][19][20]

Track listings

  • CD
  1. "The Key" (7" Edit) — 3:59
  2. "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Dubby Mix) — 7:07
  3. "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Corvette Mix) — 7:00
  4. "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Corvette 2 Mix) — 7:35
  • 12"
  1. "The Key" (Joe T. Vannelli Dubby Mix) — 9:09
  2. "The Key" (Joe T. Vannelli Corvette 2 Mix) — 7:35
  • Cassette single
  1. "The Key" (7" Edit) — 3:59
  2. "Second Time Dreaming" — 5:25

Personnel

  • Guitar – Tim Pierce
  • Keyboards – Max Cassan (CD tracks: 2, 3, 4)
  • Music By, Lyrics By, Producer, Programmed By, Keyboards, Bass, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Matt Goss
  • Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Programmed By – Tony Phillips
  • Remix, Bass, Drums – Joe T. Vannelli (CD tracks: 2, 3, 4)

Charts

Chart (1995) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[21] 35
Europe (European Dance Radio)[22] 19
Italy (FIMI)[23] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[24] 40
Chart (2004) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[25] 54

References

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  5. ^ Goss, Matt (9 January 2014). More Than You Know (1 ed.). Harper Collins. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-00-720762-6. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  6. ^ Anosova, Daria (5 Oct 2016). "Bros reunite for first time in a decade". Gigwise. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
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  8. ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2 Sep 1995. p. 60. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
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  10. ^ Michael, Heatley (1996). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Rock: The World's Most Comprehensive Illustrated Rock Reference. Virgin. p. 27. ISBN 9781852276669.
  11. ^ "Matt Goss full official chart history". Official charts. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
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  14. ^ "i need the key full official chart history". Official Charts. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  15. ^ "Matt Goss - The Key (CD single)". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
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  18. ^ De Baser, Abraham (10 April 2017). "Matt Goss The Key Review written by Abraham for DeBaser". Debaser. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  19. ^ per DeBaser, Abraham. "Matt Goss The Key Recensione scritta da Abraham per DeBaser". debaser.it. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  20. ^ "Joe T. Vannelli - Italy DJ / Producer / Remixer". ICU Artists. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  21. ^ "Matt Goss – The Key" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  22. ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 9 September 1995. p. 12. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
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  24. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.