"Cradle 2005" is a song recorded by English girl group Atomic Kitten from their compilation The Greatest Hits. It was released as a single on 14 February 2005, in aid of World Vision. It is a re-recorded version of a song that was previously included on their debut album, Right Now (2000). "Cradle" was released a year after the group's announcement of their split in 2004. "Cradle 2005" reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 46 in Ireland.

"Cradle 2005"
Single by Atomic Kitten
from the album The Greatest Hits
Released14 February 2005 (2005-02-14)[1]
StudioMotor Museum (Liverpool, England)
GenrePop
Length3:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Engine
Atomic Kitten singles chronology
"Someone like Me" / "Right Now 2004"
(2004)
"Cradle 2005"
(2005)
"All Together Now"
(2006)
Music video
"Atomic Kitten - Cradle" on YouTube
Audio video
"Cradle" on YouTube

Music video

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The 2005 version of the video is a montage of the Atomic Kitten's career and includes footage of Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon visiting Africa for the charity fundraiser. Natasha Hamilton was unable to visit due to being heavily pregnant with her second child. The video also shows clips of the US version of the "Whole Again" video.

The 2000 version features Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon and Kerry Katona behind a plain white and black background.

Track listings

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UK CD single[2]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Cradle"Simon Franglen3:47
2."Eternal Flame"Ray Ruffin3:15
3."Someone like Me" (Minus Blue mix)
  • Bell
  • Minus Blue[a]
4:20
4."Cradle 2005" (video)  3:48

Notes

  • ^[a] denotes additional producer

Charts

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Chart (2005) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[3] 46
Scotland (OCC)[4] 12
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 10

References

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  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 12 February 2005. p. 31.
  2. ^ Cradle (UK CD single liner notes). Atomic Kitten. Innocent Records, Virgin Records. 2005. SINDX72.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Atomic Kitten". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 November 2016.