Sing Hallelujah (Dr. Alban song)

"Sing Hallelujah" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in 1993 as the third single from his second studio album, One Love. The song became a hit in many European countries, managing to reach to the top 5 in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland and Switzerland. In the UK, the song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and on the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number 4. Outside Europe, in Australia, "Sing Hallelujah" peaked at number 5 and in Zimbabwe, it reached number 11. After "It's My Life", this was the second Dr Alban's hit which had an international scope. The song has been described as an "discothèques anthem with dance and disco sonorities".[2] In 2005, "Sing Hallelujah" charted again when it was re-recorded by the artist in new versions. It peaked at number 12 in Finland.

"Sing Hallelujah"
Single by Dr. Alban
from the album One Love
B-side	"Remix"
Released	1993
Genre	Eurodance[1]
Length	4:00 (short version) 4:24 (album version)
Songwriter(s)	Dr. Alban Denniz Pop
Producer(s)	Denniz Pop
Dr. Alban singles chronology
"One Love" (1992) "Sing Hallelujah" (1993) "Look Who's Talking" (1994)
Music video
"Sing Hallelujah" on YouTube
Audio sample
Dr. Alban - "Sing Hallelujah" (Short) file help
Alternative cover
Yamboo feat. Dr Alban version (2005)

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the song "already has enjoyed a very hot run through much of England and Europe. The record's peppy pop/NRG personality is enhanced by rousing handclaps, insistent piano lines, and a chirpy gospel choir. Truly irresistible tune will have you raising your hands to the sky and singing along with the wonderfully catchy chorus."[3] Music & Media commented, "Pulling teeth is apperently [sic] not so painful after all, because down at the doctor's a gospel choir breaks loose on a dance beat."[4] The Network Forty noted that the song is "creating a buzz in the clubs".[5]

Chart performance

"Sing Hallelujah" made an impact on the charts on several continents, becoming a major hit in many countries. In Europe, it was a Top 5 hit in Flemish Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Switzerland, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where the song peaked at number 4. In addition, it was a Top 10 hit in Austria, France, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. In the United Kingdom, "Sing Hallelujah" only reached the Top 20, peaking at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart on April 25, 1993, after 4 weeks on the chart. Outside Europe, it went to number 5 in Australia, number 11 in Zimbabwe and number 15 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play. The single was awarded with a silver record in France, with a sale of 25,000 units, and a platinum record in Australia and Germany, after 70,000 and 500,000 singles were sold.

Music video

A music video was made to accompany the song. It features Dr. Alban performing the song with a choir of ladies, wearing bathing suits and caps, and musicians on a moving trailer, slowly driving through a beach landscape with palms. The trailer is also made to look like the beach, with a dune, sunbed, beach ball and palm on it. In between, there are black-and-white footage of behind the screen, from the making of the video. It was uploaded to YouTube in October 2009. In August 2020, the video has got more than 3,000,000 views.[6]

Track listings

CD single

1. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Short) – 4:00
2. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Long) – 6:30

CD maxi

1. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Short) – 4:00
2. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Long) – 6:30
3. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Paradise Dub) – 4:59
4. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Original version) – 4:24

7" maxi – Remix

1. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Mix N.C.)
2. "Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter edit N.C.)
3. "Sing Hallelujah!" (DJ's Eurotrans remix)

Official versions

• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Original version) – 4:24
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Original Edit) (Single Edit) – 3:51
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Short) – 4:00
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Long) – 6:30
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Bitcrusher Club Mix)
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (DJ's Eurotrans Remix)
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Dj Stevie Steve's Pizzi Edit)
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Mix N.C.)
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Easter Edit N.C.)
• "Sing Hallelujah!" (Paradise Dub) – 4:59

Charts and sales

Weekly charts Chart (1993–1994) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[7] 5 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] 7 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 3 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[10] 5 Denmark (IFPI)[11] 3 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[12] 4 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] 2 France (SNEP)[14] 7 Germany (Official German Charts)[15] 4 Greece (Pop + Rock)[16] 10 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[17] 5 Ireland (IRMA)[18] 6 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[19] 7 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 6 Norway (VG-lista)[21] 8 Portugal (AFP)[22] 7 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] 6 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] 4 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[25] 16 US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[26] 15 US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales[26] 20 Zimbabwe (ZIMA)[27] 11 Chart (2005)^1 Peak position Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[28] 12 Germany (Official German Charts)[29] 74 Chart (2017) Peak position Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[30] 60 ^1 "Sing Hallelujah" by Yamboo featuring Dr. Alban

Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[31] 29 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[32] 11 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[33] 37 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[34] 14 Germany (Official German Charts)[35] 8 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[36] 25 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[37] 27 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[38] 40 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[39] 8 Chart (1994) Position Australia (ARIA)[40] 25 Certifications and sales Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[41] Platinum 70,000^^ France (SNEP)[42] Silver 125,000[43] Germany (BVMI)[44] Platinum 500,000^^ ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

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