I Can't Imagine the World Without Me (song)
| "I Can't Imagine the World Without Me" | ||||
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| Single by Echobelly | ||||
| from the album Everyone's Got One | ||||
| Released | June 1994 | |||
| Genre | Britpop | |||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Fauve, Rhythm King | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sonya Madan, Glenn Johansson | |||
| Echobelly singles chronology | ||||
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"I Can't Imagine the World Without Me" is the third single from English rock band Echobelly's debut album, Everyone's Got One. It was released as a single on 20 June 1994.[1] The song is about Sonya Madan's self-confidence, hence the name.[2] It reached 39 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was included on both of the greatest hits albums that Echobelly have released: I Can't Imagine the World Without Me and The Best of Echobelly.[3][4] The B-sides were re-released on the expanded version of Everyone's Got One.
Music video[edit]
The music video predominantly features the band playing in a field, whilst trying to show Sonya Madan's self-confidence and ego.[5]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Sonya Madan and Glen Johansson
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Can't Imagine The World Without Me" | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Sober" | 5:29 |
| 3. | "Venus Wheel" | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 11:43 | |
Notes[edit]
- The promo version only contains track 1
- The 7" vinyl version only features tracks 1 & 2 (1 as the A-side, 2 as the B-side)
- The 12" vinyl version features track 1 as the A-side and tracks 2 & 3 on the B-side.
Credits[edit]
- Bass & Whistle – Alexander Keyser
- Drums – Andy Henderson
- Guitar – Glenn Johansson, Debbie Smith
- Voice – Sonya Madan
- Piano (tracks 1 & 2) & Orchestral Arranger - Lino Robinson
- Trumpet (track 1) - Barbara Snow
- Engineer (besides track 2)– Dick Meaney
- Cover Photography – Ray Burmiston
- Producer – Echobelly
- Track 1 Mixer - Alan Moulder
- Track 2 Mixer and Engineer - Nick Addison
- Track 3 Mixer - Dick Meaney
References[edit]
- ^ "Single Releases". Music Week. 18 June 1994. p. 25.
- ^ "Daring To Be Different - Chicago Tribune". articles.chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012.
- ^ "The Best of Echobelly - Echobelly | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine (11 September 2001). "Best of Echobelly: I Can't Imagine World Without Me - Echobelly | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ "Echobelly - I Can't Imagine the World Without Me (Video)". YouTube.
