"The Key" is the debut solo single from Matt Goss.[1][2][3][4][better source needed][5][6][7] It was released in 1995 as the lead single from his debut solo album The Key.[8][9] It peaked at number 40[10][11] on the UK Singles Chart and 35 in Belgium.[12][13] The track was re-recorded and re-released in 2004 as "Minimal Chic Ft. Matt Goss" and peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.[14]
"The Key" | ||||
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Single by Matt Goss | ||||
from the album The Key | ||||
B-side | "Second Time Dreaming" | |||
Released | 1995 | |||
Genre | funk, soul, pop | |||
Length | 3:59 | |||
Label | Polydor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Matt Goss | |||
Producer(s) | Matt Goss, Tony Phillips | |||
Matt Goss singles chronology | ||||
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Goss composed the music, lyrics, production, programming, keyboards, bass, vocals and backing vocals on the track with Tony Phillips on the production and mixing.[15] The track was released in the UK, Italy, France, Netherlands and Australia.[16] "Second Time Dreaming" was an exclusive B-side to the cassette single only in the UK.[17]
The track was remixed by Italian DJ Joe T Vannelli and the remix peaked at number one in the Italian dance chart.[18][19][20]
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[21] | 40 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[22] | 35 |
Italy (FIMI)[23] | 1 |
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 54 |