"I Wonder Why" is a song recorded by Swedish Eurodance band Sonic Dream Collective, released in 1995 as the fourth single from their debut album, Gravity (1995). It is the follow-up to their successful hit "Oh, Baby All" and peaked at number 39 in Sweden, with 4 weeks within the singles chart.[1] Lead vocalist Linn Engström wrote the lyrics for the song.[2] A music video was also produced to promote the single.
"I Wonder Why" | ||||
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Single by Sonic Dream Collective | ||||
from the album Gravity | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | 1995 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:30 | |||
Label |
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Songwriter(s) | Linn Engström | |||
Producer(s) | Anders Wågberg | |||
Sonic Dream Collective singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"I Wonder Why" on YouTube |
Critical reception
editPan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "The trio has already proved itself quite capable of climbing the charts; this one should have no trouble either. The US radio version is a little too bland, but EHR will love the mid-tempo reggae pop mix and its happy melodies."[3]
Track listing
edit- 12" single, Sweden
- "I Wonder Why" (1200 Hard Club Mix) – 6:24
- "I Wonder Why" (Happy 12" X-10-Ded-Mix) – 5:25
- "I Wonder Why" (Clean Club Mix) – 5:31
- "I Wonder Why" (US Album Extended Version) – 5:16
- CD single, Sweden
- "I Wonder Why" (Radio Version) – 3:30
- "I Wonder Why" (Optical II Mix) – 5:09
- CD maxi, Europe
- "I Wonder Why" (U.S. Radio Version) – 3:04
- "I Wonder Why" (Reggae Pop Mix) – 4:50
- "I Wonder Why" (Happy 12" X-10-ded Mix) – 5:25
- "I Wonder Why" (1200 Hard Club Mix) – 6:24
Charts
editChart (1995) | Peak position |
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 39 |
References
edit- ^ "Sonic Dream Collective - I Wonder Why (song)". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
- ^ "Sonic Dream Collective – I Wonder Why". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1996-05-25. Retrieved 2018-06-24.