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'' (1992). It became Archer's fourth UK top-30 hit, peaking at 30. Five instruments were used in the recording of the track. John Hughes, Elliott Randall and Robbie McIntosh provided the guitars, whereas John Beck and Paul Wickens played keyboards. The drummer was Charlie Morgan whilst Peter Kaye played fairlight. Wickens also played accordion on the track.

Critical reception

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'' gave "Arienne" three out of five, writing, "Both the title and the way it is sung echo

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". Attractive touches, including an a capella intro and the use of an accordion, plus Tasmin's appealing voice win the day. With the subject matter less harrowing than the stark "

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" (reprised here live) it should do fairly well." Tony Cross from ''

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'' also gave the song three out of five, writing, "Though she's still struggling to top "

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", this is certainly her freshest and sweetest sounding single since - simple but solid quality pop fare. Tasmin takes the listener into a dreamy world of a catchy chorus and friendly flowing chords."

Track listings

* CD single # "Arienne" # "

" (live) # "Man at the Window" (live) * 7-inch vinyl # "Arienne" # "In Your Care" (live)

References

1992 songs 1993 singles Song recordings produced by Julian Mendelsohn Songs written by John Beck (songwriter) Songs written by Tasmin Archer Tasmin Archer songs Virgin Records singles {{1990s-UK-single-stub