Unforgiven (D:Ream song)
"Unforgiven" is a 1993 song by Northern Irish musical group D:Ream. The song was written by band members Peter Cunnah and Al MacKenzie. It peaked at number 29 in the UK and number 10 in Portugal.[1] After the success of the singles "U R the Best Thing" and "Things Can Only Get Better", "Unforgiven" was re-released in 1994.
"Unforgiven" | ||||
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Single by D:Ream | ||||
from the album D:Ream On Volume 1 | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | 19 July 1993 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:32 | |||
Label | Magnet Records | |||
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D:Ream singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Unforgiven" on YouTube | ||||
1994 cover | ||||
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Critical reception
Music & Media wrote that "a harmonica whirls prominently through this alternative electro pop/dance song, and wails towards the end like the one featured in the "Once Upon The West" film".[2] They also added that "although it already peaked in the UK, this throbbing, head-bobbing track is infectious and could go far on the Continent."[3] Pop Rescue noted that "this is quite a downbeat mellow track", complimenting the vocals by Linda Duggan as "big". They also noted "a little harmonica line."[4]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Unforgiven" (7" D•Reamix) | 3:32 |
2. | "Unforgiven" (Sine 7" Edit) | 4:00 |
3. | "Unforgiven" (12" D•Reamix) | 7:20 |
4. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hands Mix) | 7:02 |
5. | "Unforgiven" (EMF 7" Mix) | 4:35 |
6. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hard Mix) | 8:58 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Unforgiven" (7" D•Reamix) | 3:32 |
2. | "Unforgiven" (Sine 7" Edit) | 4:00 |
3. | "Unforgiven" (12" D•Reamix) | 7:20 |
4. | "Unforgiven" (Sine Dub) | 9:07 |
5. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hands Mix) | 7:20 |
6. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hard Mix) | 8:58 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Portugal (AFP) | 10 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 29 |
References
- "Top 10 Portugal" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 32. 7 August 1993. p. 7. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 36. 4 September 1993. p. 13. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- "REVIEW: "ON VOL. 1" BY D:REAM (CD, 1994)". Pop Rescue. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2020.