Difference between revisions of "SUPERSONIC"
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− | {{ | + | {{Album |
| cover=supersonic.jpg | | cover=supersonic.jpg | ||
− | | | + | | type=single |
− | | title= | + | | title=Supersonic |
− | | | + | | format=Vinyl, Compact Cassette, CD |
− | | | + | | publisher=[[Zomba Records]] |
− | | label=Internal Affairs | + | | label=Internal Affairs Recording Co. |
− | | | + | | artist=H.W.A. featuring Sonic the Hedgehog |
− | | | + | | releases={{releases |
− | | | + | | cd_date_uk=23-11-1992{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230131122316/https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1992/MW-1992-11-28.pdf}} |
− | | | + | | cd_code_uk=KGB D 008 |
− | | | + | | cd_date_uk_alt=23-11-1992{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230131122316/https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1992/MW-1992-11-28.pdf}} |
+ | | cd_code_uk_alt=74321 13098 2 | ||
+ | | cassette_date_uk=23-11-1992{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230131122316/https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1992/MW-1992-11-28.pdf}} | ||
+ | | cassette_code_uk=KGB M 008 | ||
+ | | vinyl_date_uk_7"=23-11-1992{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230131122316/https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1992/MW-1992-11-28.pdf}} | ||
+ | | vinyl_code_uk_7"=KGB 008 | ||
+ | | vinyl_date_uk_12"=23-11-1992{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230131122316/https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1992/MW-1992-11-28.pdf}} | ||
+ | | vinyl_code_uk_12"=KGB T 008 | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
:'' This article is about the 1992 UK music single. For the "Super" version of Sonic, see [[Super Sonic]].'' | :'' This article is about the 1992 UK music single. For the "Super" version of Sonic, see [[Super Sonic]].'' | ||
− | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a maxi-single released in 1992 by Internal Affairs, a subsidiary of Zomba Records | + | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a maxi-single released in 1992 by Internal Affairs Recording Co., a subsidiary of [[wikipedia: Zomba Group of Companies|Zomba Records Ltd]]. The single is credited to "H.W.A. (Hedgehog With Attitude) featuring [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]," and is one of the first commercially available musical recordings connected to the ''Sonic'' franchise. The track was released on vinyl, cassette and CD formats. All proceeds from the single were donated to the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre. |
− | + | Both Wayne Brown and "Writer Unknown" are listed as composers on the release. The unknown writer is likely Masato Nakamura, whose musical theme to the [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]] is used extensively in the song. It is unlikely Nakamura was involved in the production. | |
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+ | ==Chart performance== | ||
+ | "SUPERSONIC" entered the UK Singles Chart for November 29th, 1992, at number 35.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230321035549/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19921129/7501/}} It would remain on the charts for six weeks,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230709060812/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19920103/7501}} peaking at number 33.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230405230135/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19921206/7501/}} | ||
==Track list== | ==Track list== | ||
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− | ===Vinyl | + | ===7" Vinyl=== |
+ | ====Side A.==== | ||
+ | {{tracklist| | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC|time=3:59|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ====Side B.==== | |
− | + | {{tracklist| | |
− | + | {{multicol| | |
− | + | {{track|SUPERSONIC (Instrumental)|time=4:02|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | |
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===12" Vinyl=== |
+ | ====Side A.==== | ||
+ | {{tracklist| | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC (12" Mix)|time=5:57|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Side B.==== | ||
+ | {{tracklist| | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC (12" Instrumental)|time=6:12|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cassette=== | ||
+ | ====Side One.==== | ||
+ | {{tracklist| | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC|time=3:59|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC (Instrumental)|time=4:02|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ====Side Two.==== | |
− | + | {{tracklist| | |
− | + | {{multicol| | |
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC|time=3:59|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC (Instrumental)|time=4:02|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===CD=== | |
+ | {{tracklist| | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC|time=3:59|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC (12" Mix)|time=5:57|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | {{track|SUPERSONIC (12" Instrumental)|time=6:12|composer=Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Production credits== | ==Production credits== | ||
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==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
+ | :'''''Note:''' The following transcription is an approximation based on what can be heard. As such, there may be inaccuracies.'' | ||
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{{multicol| | {{multicol| | ||
Supersonic<br/> | Supersonic<br/> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
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|CVG UK 135.pdf¦page#98¦''Computer & Video Games'' #135 (1993-02) | |CVG UK 135.pdf¦page#98¦''Computer & Video Games'' #135 (1993-02) | ||
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==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
− | * [http://vgmdb.net/album/5835 | + | * {{PAGENAME}} on VGMdb [http://vgmdb.net/album/5835 (7" Vinyl)] [http://vgmdb.net/album/2295 (Cassette)] [http://vgmdb.net/album/2297 (CD)] |
− | + | * {{PAGENAME}} on [https://www.discogs.com/master/131060-HWA-2-Featuring-Sonic-The-Hedgehog-Supersonic Discogs] | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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+ | {{Albums}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Singles]] |
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- This article is about the 1992 UK music single. For the "Super" version of Sonic, see Super Sonic.
SUPERSONIC is a maxi-single released in 1992 by Internal Affairs Recording Co., a subsidiary of Zomba Records Ltd. The single is credited to "H.W.A. (Hedgehog With Attitude) featuring Sonic the Hedgehog," and is one of the first commercially available musical recordings connected to the Sonic franchise. The track was released on vinyl, cassette and CD formats. All proceeds from the single were donated to the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre.
Both Wayne Brown and "Writer Unknown" are listed as composers on the release. The unknown writer is likely Masato Nakamura, whose musical theme to the Green Hill Zone is used extensively in the song. It is unlikely Nakamura was involved in the production.
Contents
Chart performance
"SUPERSONIC" entered the UK Singles Chart for November 29th, 1992, at number 35.[2] It would remain on the charts for six weeks,[3] peaking at number 33.[4]
Track list
7" Vinyl
Side A.
1. SUPERSONIC (3:59) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 3:59 |
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Side B.
1. SUPERSONIC (Instrumental) (4:02) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 4:02 |
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12" Vinyl
Side A.
1. SUPERSONIC (12" Mix) (5:57) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 5:57 |
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Side B.
1. SUPERSONIC (12" Instrumental) (6:12) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 6:12 |
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Cassette
Side One.
1. SUPERSONIC (3:59) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
2. SUPERSONIC (Instrumental) (4:02) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 8:01 |
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Side Two.
1. SUPERSONIC (3:59) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
2. SUPERSONIC (Instrumental) (4:02) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 8:01 |
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CD
1. SUPERSONIC (3:59) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
2. SUPERSONIC (12" Mix) (5:57) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
3. SUPERSONIC (12" Instrumental) (6:12) |
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Composed by: Wayne Brown/Unknown Writer |
► Running time: 16:08 |
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Production credits
Main article: sega:Supersonic (single)#Production credits |
Lyrics
- Note: The following transcription is an approximation based on what can be heard. As such, there may be inaccuracies.
Supersonic
Supersonic
Yo - Supersonic
Yo - Supersonic Supersonic
Yo - Supersonic
We're on a Supersonic high
The rhythm gets you up
Don't let the moment pass you by
Let me take you higher
No no no no no no no no oh oh
No no no no no no
Let me take you higher
Supersonic
Supersonic
C'mon like c'mon like
Supersonic
Go (x15)
Sonic
*indecipherable* speed(?)
and yes indeed
the more you play(?)
the more you please (verse x2)
We're on a Supersonic high
The rhythm gets you up
Don't let the moment pass you by
Let me take you higher
No no no no no no no no oh oh
No no no no no no
Let me take you higher
Supersonic
Supersonic
C'mon like c'mon like
Supersonic
(instrumental)
We're on a Supersonic high
The rhythm gets you up
Don't let the moment pass you by
Let me take you higher
No no no no no no no no oh oh
No no no no no no
Let me take you higher
Supersonic
Supersonic
C'mon like c'mon like
Supersonic (repeat until fade)
Promotional material
Physical scans
External links
- SUPERSONIC on VGMdb (7" Vinyl) (Cassette) (CD)
- SUPERSONIC on Discogs
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1992/MW-1992-11-28.pdf (Wayback Machine: 2023-01-31 12:23)
- ↑ https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19921129/7501/ (Wayback Machine: 2023-03-21 03:55)
- ↑ https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19920103/7501 (Wayback Machine: 2023-07-09 06:08)
- ↑ https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19921206/7501/ (Wayback Machine: 2023-04-05 23:01)