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"Caught in the Middle" is a song by British singer-songwriter Juliet Roberts, originally released in July 1993. In June 1994, it was re-released as a remix and became a club hit. It reached number-one on both the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and the UK Dance Singles Chart (Music Week), where it peaked at that position both in 1993 and 1994. Additionally, the song peaked at number 14 in the UK, and number 31 in Scotland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 43. It was included on Roberts' 1994 debut album, Natural Thing and won the Record Mirror Club Cut of the Year honour at the 1994 Music Week Awards.[1] A music video was also made to promote the song.

"Caught in the Middle"
Single by Juliet Roberts
from the album Natural Thing
Released	19 July 1993 (1993-07-19)
Genre	Dance house
Length	3:31 (1993 Gospel Revival edit) 3:21 (1994 Def Classic radio mix)
Label	Cooltempo Slam Jam
Songwriter(s)	Danny Poku Juliet Roberts
Producer(s)	Danny Poku
Juliet Roberts singles chronology
"Another Place Another Day Another Time" (1992) "Caught in the Middle" (1993) "I Want You" (1994)
Music video
"Caught in the Middle" on YouTube

Critical reception

1993 version

Andy Beevers from Music Week rated it four out of five, calling it a "superb single by one of the UK's foremost soul singers" that "is shaping up to be a big seller."[2] In the magazine's RM Dance Update, he wrote, "This extremely special song, which was originally due out on Warners, finally sees the light of day a year later on Cooltempo. The title ended up being very prophetic for Juliet Roberts, and the 'How Long?' refrain was exactly the question being asked by the nation's DJs and punters. Now the track is here for all to enjoy in its Danny D-produced and Roger S-mixed glory. Sanchez's smooth but slamming remixes with their acapella and heartbeat breakdowns and dubwise outras are pure magic. What a voice! What a song!"[3] The magazine also deemed it a "classy garage anthem".[4] Another editor, James Hamilton described it as "gospelish garage".[5]

1994 version

In 1994, Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Hot on the heels of the red-hot "I Want You" come fresh new David Morales remixes of a sparkling gem that has already stormed dancefloors throughout the U.K. and Europe. The power of the chorus is undeniably strong, and Roberts cuts loose a high-velocity performance that proves her star power. Once this one reaches the top of club charts (and you can bet top dollar that it will), watch this delightful single work every last programmer's nerve at top 40 radio. From the fab debut album "Natural Thing"."[6] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Don't confuse this lady with the actress who recently married Lyle Lovett. This Roberts is caught in the act singing on Dina Carroll and Lisa Stansfield territory. Those nightingales should get worried, because the competition is getting tighter."[7] Andy Beevers from Music Week's RM Dance Update said, "When you've got to improve on near perfection, then there is only one person to call. Yep, that man Morales. He has taken this tune and created an epic remix that manages to surpass the ones which took it to the top of the 1993 end-of-year RM Club Chart. The classic Def Mix provides added bounce with its brash pianos. firing brass and wonderful techno-ish outro. It also boasts more serious breakdowns than an Allegro that's been round the clock a couple of times."[8] He stated that "Caught in the Middle" "is poised to be an even bigger hit this time around."[9]

Track listings

Charts

Chart (1993–1994)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[10]	43
Europe Dance (Music & Media)[11]	13
Scotland (OCC)[12]	31
UK Singles (OCC)	14
UK Dance (OCC)	4
UK Dance (Music Week)[13] (1993)	1
UK Dance (Music Week)[14] 1994 re-release	1
US Hot Dance Club Play (Billboard) 1994 re-release	1

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	19 July 1993	12-inch vinyl CD cassette	Cooltempo Slam Jam	[15]
United Kingdom (re-release)	20 June 1994			[16]

References

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