Let the Beat Go On

1994 single by Dr. Alban
"Let the Beat Go On"
Single by Dr. Alban
from the album Look Who's Talking
ReleasedAugust 1994
Recorded1994
StudioCheiron
Genre
  • Eurodance
  • dancehall
Length
  • 4:03
  • 5:28 (extended)
Songwriter(s)
  • Dr. Alban
  • Kristian Lundin
  • John Amatiello
Producer(s)
  • Dr. Alban
  • Kristian Lundin
  • John Amatiello
Dr. Alban singles chronology
"Away from Home"
(1994) 		"Let the Beat Go On"
(1994) 		"Sweet Dreams"
(1995)
Music video
"Let the Beat Go On" on YouTube

"Let the Beat Go On" is a song recorded by Swedish musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released by Cheiron in August 1994 as the third single from Alban's third studio album, Look Who's Talking (1994). The song is written and produced by Alban with Kristian Lundin and John Amatiello, and the chorus is sung by Swedish singers Nana Hedin and Jessica Folcker. It charted in many European countries, peaking at number-one in Spain, number three in Finland and number nine in Belgium. Jonathan Bate directed the music video for the song.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that Dr. Alban "should easily match the success of the previous "Away from Home" with this jaunty ditty, which combines elements of pop/rave, hi-NRG, and electro-trance. His tense vocal snaps over a twinkling array of keyboards that will remind some of vintage Giorgio Moroder. Behind the frenzied vocal/synth action is a giddy pop chorus that never leaves the brain after the first spin. Those who like to hang onto the cutting edge will probably prefer the riotous Jungle Speed mix. A gem from the set Look Who's Talking."[1] Pan-European magazine Music & Media noted, "Probably the doctor's most one-dimensional Euro effort ever, he'll get automatic daytime airplay anyway because of the simple, unavoidable melody."[2]

Chart performance

"Let the Beat Go On" enjoyed moderate success in many European countries, although it didn't reach the same level of success as "It's My Life", "Sing Hallelujah" and "Look Who's Talking". The song peaked at number-one in Spain, and also entered the top 10 in Finland (3) and Belgium (9). Additionally, the single was a top 20 hit in France (12), Germany (18), the Netherlands (19) and Sweden (17), as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100. But on the European Dance Radio Chart, it almost peaked atop, reaching number two. Outside Europe, "Let the Beat Go On" peaked at number eight on the RPM Dance/Urban chart in Canada, number 12 in Israel and number 186 in Australia.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Let the Beat Go On" was directed by Jonathan Bate.[3] He had previously directed the videos for "Look Who's Talking" and "Away from Home". "Let the Beat Go On" was later made available on Dr. Alban's official YouTube channel in 2011, and had generated more than 5.6 million views as of May 2023.[4]

Track listings

  • 7" single, Europe (1994)
  1. "Let The Beat Go On" (Short) — 4:03
  2. "Let The Beat Go On" (DinDogAmaDub) — 5:26
  • 12" single, Europe (1994)
  1. " Let The Beat Go On" (Long) — 5:28
  2. " Let The Beat Go On" (Dindogamadub) — 5:26
  • CD single, France (1994)
  1. "Let the Beat Go On" (Short) — 4:03
  2. "Let the Beat Go On" (Long) — 5:28
  • CD maxi, Europe (1994)
  1. "Let the Beat Go On" (Short) — 4:03
  2. "Let the Beat Go On" (Long) — 5:28
  3. "Let the Beat Go On" (Jungle Speed) — 5:27
  4. "Let the Beat Go On" (Dingogamadub) — 5:26
  • CD maxi, US (1995)
  1. "Let The Beat Go On (Short) — 4:03
  2. "Let The Beat Go On (House Of Peo Single Mix) — 4:12
  3. "Let The Beat Go On (Long) — 5:28
  4. "Let The Beat Go On (House Of Peo Extended Club Mix) — 5:42
  5. "Let The Beat Go On (Jungle Speed) — 5:27
  6. "Let The Beat Go On (Dindogamadub) — 5:26

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1994) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 186
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] 23
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[7] 9
Belgium (VRT Top 30 Flanders)[8] 9
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[9] 8
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) 21
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 19
Europe (European Dance Radio)[10] 2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] 3
France (SNEP)[6] 12
Germany (Media Control Charts)[6] 18
Israel (IBA) 12
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 22
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[1] 19
Spain (AFYVE)[13] 1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6] 17

Year-end charts

Chart (1994) Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[14] 52
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] 157

References

  1. ^ Flick, Larry (April 1, 1995). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  2. ^ "Music & Media: New Releases" (PDF). Music & Media. 1994-11-12. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  3. ^ "Let The Beat Go On (1995) by Dr. Alban". IMVDb.com. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
  4. ^ "Dr Alban - Let The Beat Go On (Official HD)". YouTube. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received July 12, 2016". Imgur.com. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d "Let the Beat Go On", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 11, 2008)
  7. ^ Belgian peak "Dr. Alban - Let The Beat Go On (song)". Swedishcharts.com. May 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Belgian peak Archived April 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Canadian dance peak
  10. ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. November 19, 1994. p. 31. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  11. ^ Nyman, Jake (2005). Suomi soi 4: Suuri suomalainen listakirja (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 951-31-2503-3.
  12. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Dr. Alban" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  13. ^ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  14. ^ "jaaroverzichten 1994" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  15. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1994" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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