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"Chain Reaction" is an R&B song, sung by Diana Ross, and written by the Bee Gees. The track was released on Ross's 1985 album Eaten Alive, and as a single twice - in 1985 and again in 1986. According to the Gibbs' biography, the brothers had initial reservations about offering the song to Ross in case it was too Motown-like for her. The single became Ross's second No. 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart. The song also hit No. 1 in Australia, also reaching the top of the charts in Ireland and Zimbabwe. In New Zealand, it peaked at No. 3 and also made the top 5 in South Africa. In 1993, the song broke the UK top 20 again (also breaking the top 40 in the Republic of Ireland and France) when it was re-released to commemorate her 30th anniversary in show business. The song fared poorly in the US, where it initially peaked at a disappointing No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 late in 1985. A few months later, a remixed version of the song was issued as a single (Ross performed this version of the song on the American Music Awards, which she hosted that year). The new version re-entered the chart and performed better, but with diminished momentum, it stalled at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 77 on Cash Box. 


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2004
3:49
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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Song Origin
"Chain Reaction" is a song written by the Bee Gees, who are widely known for being pioneers of the disco genre in the 1970s.
Famous Performer
Despite this, the Bee Gees didn't initially record the song for their own album. Instead, it was recorded by American singer Diana Ross, who made it an international hit.
Release Date
"Chain Reaction" was released as a single by Diana Ross in 1985 and again in 1986, where it saw its biggest success.
Charts Ranking
The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it among Diana Ross's biggest hits.
Album Inclusion
"Chain Reaction" was a part of Diana Ross's sixteenth studio album, "Eaten Alive", which was also majorly produced and written by the Bee Gees.
Bee Gees' Version
The Bee Gees did end up recording "Chain Reaction" much later in their careers. Their version of the song was included on their 1991 album, "High Civilization."
Music Video
The music video for Diana Ross's version of "Chain Reaction" uses a futuristic steam punk theme, and its visual appeal has been commended for enhancing the popularity of the song.
Critic Reviews
The song's hook and Diana Ross's powerful performance received widespread acclaim, with many critics calling it one of her best.
Live performances
“Chain Reaction” remained a staple of Diana Ross's live performances long after its release, demonstrating the song's lasting popularity.
Awards and Achievements
In the 1987 Brit Awards, Diana Ross's "Chain Reaction" was nominated for Best British Single.

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