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"Light of the World" is a 1993 by English singer-songwriter Kim Appleby, released as the first single from her second solo album, Breakaway, in July 1993. Appleby co-wrote it with her producers Neal Slateford and Neil Davidge. It reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1993, but was more successful on the UK Dance Singles Chart, peaking at number 15. Additionally, it charted in Germany, peaking at number 58, spending a total of 7 weeks on the German singles chart. Outside Europe, it reached number 137 in Australia.

"Light of the World"
Single by Kim Appleby
from the album Breakaway
B-side	"Don't Worry"
Released	19 July 1993 (1993-07-19)[1]
Genre	Pop-house Hi-NRG
Length	4:46
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Kim Appleby Neal Slateford Neil Davidge
Producer(s)	Neal Slateford Neil Davidge
Kim Appleby singles chronology
"G.L.A.D." (1991) "Light of the World" (1993) "Breakaway" (1993)
Music video
"Light of the World" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "It's a pleasure to hear Kim Appleby back on the boards with "Light Of The World", a rave-etched pop/houser that is ready to dominate peak-hour programs." He added that "Kim romps happily, turning in a vocal that has a lot more soul than in the past."[2] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Okay, it's bubble gum, but don't call Kim dim. She has grown up with her audience and is therefore still relevant to good pop radio."[3] James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described it as a "Hi-NRG pop canterer".[4] In her review of the Breakaway album, Hilary Chapman from Smash Hits stated that the song comes close to the "irresistible catchiness" of Appleby's 1990 hit "Don't Worry", adding that the singer "shines in the uptempo songs of hope and optimism".[5]

Music video

A black-and-white music video was made for the song, directed by Tim Royes and Russell Young, and released on 19 July 1993. It was shot on 35mm and made as a stylish close-up performance film."[6]

Track listings

• 7-inch single, UK

1. "Light of the World" – 4:46
2. "Don't Worry" – 3:30

• 12-inch single, UK and Europe

1. "Light of the World" (Phil Kelsey Remix) – 6:06
2. "Light of the World" (Extended Mix) – 7:13
3. "Light of the World" (Chaps Remix) – 7:04

• CD single, UK

1. "Light of the World" – 4:46
2. "Don't Worry" – 3:30
3. "Shame" – 4:38
4. "Light of the World" – 7:04

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	137
Germany (Official German Charts)[8]	58
UK Singles (OCC)[9]	41
UK Dance (Music Week)[10]	15

References

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