This is the first single (for the clubs and dance radio) from the movie version of Dreamgirls starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx. Although the film doesn't officially hit movie theaters until December 25, this one is out now! It will help generate some buzz.This song, even in its main version is a dance-leaning track. It's a nice little disco throwback. With all the recent revivials of that sound a la Jessica Simpson through "A Public Affair" and Madonna's Confessions On A Dance Floor album, this one will fit in nicely on DJs' playlists and on radio station playlists.
The 12" and CD promos sent out by Columbia have the following tracklisting:
01. Club Mix Edit 4:06
02. Club Mix 8:28
03. Club Mix Instrumental 8:28
04. Film Version 3:25
05. Film Version Instrumental 3:25
One of the cute touches on this release is the credit being given to Deena Jones & The Dreams instead of just Beyoncé who is the vocalist on the track.
The legendary Eric Kupper and Richie Jones have done the programming on all the mixes.
The Club Mix Edit, Club Mix, and Club Mix Instrumental are a lot dancier and way more disco than the Film Version. The pianos at the beginning of the edit dazzles and then the thumping beat comes in. Then the energy doesn't let up until the end. The edit packs the same punch as the longer version. WKTU in New York has already put this into rotation. The Club Mix definitely calls to mind some of the greats from the disco era including Giorgio Moroder and Shep Pettibone. While sounding retro, these versions do not sound dated and would work when played with many of the current tracks.
The Film Version and Film Version Instrumental are at a higher BPM than the Club versions. These sound more like something one might hear during a Broadway show. These are more "classic" sounding.
Beyoncé sounds fresh on these tracks. She sounds comfortable and totally relaxed, something that has been not happening on her other material.
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