Pretty Green Eyes

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About Pretty Green Eyes

"Pretty Green Eyes" is a song originally written and recorded by Force & Styles featuring Junior. A remixed version appeared on their debut album All Over the UK (1996) and the song was released as a 12-inch single in 1997. The song achieved mainstream popularity in 2003 when it was covered by Ultrabeat and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2007
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Ultrabeat

Ultrabeat are an English electronic music group from Liverpool, England consisting of producer and vocalist Mike Di Scala and producers Ian Redman and Chris Henry. Formed in 2002, Ultrabeat first emerged with their single "Pretty Green Eyes" (2003) which reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. After a succession of further singles - including Top 40 hits such as "Feelin' Fine" (2003), "Better than Life" (2004) and "Elysium (I Go Crazy)" (2006) - the group released their début album Ultrabeat: The Album in 2007 which reached No. 8 in the UK Albums Chart. more »

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10 facts about this song

Original Release
"Pretty Green Eyes" was first released as a UK Hardcore track by Force & Styles featuring Junior in 1997. This initial version was a hit within the rave scene.
Ultrabeat Version
It was later covered in 2003 by British dance group Ultrabeat and turned into a more mainstream, commercial trance song.
Chart Success (Ultrabeat's Version
The Ultrabeat's version of "Pretty Green Eyes" surprisingly outperformed the original in popularity, reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in August 2003 and selling over 200,000 copies.
Significance in Dance Music
Both versions of the song are considered significant in the world of electronic dance music, particularly within the genres of UK Hardcore and Eurodance.
Video Appearance
The accompanying music video for the Ultrabeat's version features model Charlotte Mears, who later gained minor celebrity status in the UK as a reality television participant.
Classic Track Status
Over time, "Pretty Green Eyes" has gained status as a classic track, regularly being played at dance music events and on dance music radio stations.
CD Single Release
The Ultrabeat version of "Pretty Green Eyes" was released as a CD single, reflecting the popular format for music distribution in the early 2000s.
Juno Download Sales
As of 2020, the original version of the song by Force & Styles has sold over 1,000 copies on Juno Download, which is notable considering its release predates the digital music sales era.
Recent Remixes
Remixes of the track continue to be produced, reflecting its enduring popularity and widespread appeal across multiple generations of dance music fans.
Use in Media
The song has been used in various forms of media, including in video game soundtracks, such as Dance Dance Revolution.

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