The Launch (song)

"The Launch" is a song produced by Dutch disc jockey, DJ Jean and Klubbheads. The vocals are performed by Natasja Morales. It was released in the Netherlands on 2 February 1999, and released in the United Kingdom on 30 August 1999. The song was a big hit in Europe, reaching number one on the Dutch Top 40 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song receives constant airplay at many hockey games in Canada and the United States.

"The Launch"
United Kingdom cover art
Single by DJ Jean
B-side"Remix"
Released2 February 1999 (Netherlands)
30 August 1999 (UK)
GenreDance
Length6:46 (original) 3:38 (radio edit)
LabelMo'Bizz Recordings
Songwriter(s)
  • Koen Groeneveld
  • Addy van der Zwan
  • Jan Voermans
  • Jan Engelaar
Producer(s)
DJ Jean singles chronology
"U Got My Love"
(1998)		 "The Launch"
(1999)		 "Love Come Home"
(2000)
Audio sample
The Launch (1999)
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Track listing

CD single – Netherlands

  1. "The Launch" (Radio Edit)
  2. "The Launch" (Rollercoaster's Pumped Up Mix)
  3. "The Launch" (Original Mix)
  4. "The Launch" (Instant Double Remix)

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1999–2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 74
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[2] 14
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[3] 4
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[4] 11
France (SNEP)[5] 28
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] 92
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[7] 30
Ireland (IRMA)[8] 2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 2
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[11] 2
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 40
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] 2
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[14] 1
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[15]
with "You Got My Love"		 12

Year-end charts
Chart (1999) Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] 100
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17] 93
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[18] 27
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[20] 43

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Gold 400,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References
  1. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  2. "Ultratop.be – DJ Jean – The Launch" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  3. "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 9991." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  4. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16 no. 38. 18 September 1999. p. 13. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  5. "Lescharts.com – DJ Jean – The Launch" (in French). Les classement single.
  6. "Offiziellecharts.de – DJ Jean – The Launch". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  7. "Íslenski Listinn Sætin 21 til 40 (28.10 – 4.11 1999)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 29 October 1999. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  8. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The Launch". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  9. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 12, 1999" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  10. "Dutchcharts.nl – DJ Jean – The Launch" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  12. "Swedishcharts.com – DJ Jean – The Launch". Singles Top 100.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  14. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  15. "DJ Jean Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  16. "Jaaroverzichten 1999" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  17. "Year in Focus – Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 1999" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17 no. 1. 1 January 2000. p. 11. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  18. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1999". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  19. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1999" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  20. "Best Sellers of 1999: Singles Top 100". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. 22 January 2000. p. 27.
  21. "British single certifications – DJ Jean – The Launch". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 October 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type The Launch in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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