"Cecilia" is a song from Ace of Base's third record titled ''

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''. It was released as a single in

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and

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in the spring of

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. The song was written as a continuation of the song of the same name by

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. A standard disc single was never made commercially available, however, a 12"

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was released in Italy featuring previously unreleased remixes. The song was released promotionally in Spain alongside "

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Critical reception

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'' picked "Cecilia" as one of Ace of Base's songs "that are going to be hits". Quentin Harrison of ''Albumism'' said in his retrospective review of ''

'', that the band "construct whole worlds of ennui and escapism for listeners to experience" via songs like "Cecilia". He also noted that the song "boldly picks up where the

tune of the same name left off in 1970, continuing her character arc. The track is also a show-stopping number for Jenny as she handles the principal vocal." Chuck Campbell from '' The Daily News'' described it as "an instantly infectious" song "that blends a horn section, a string section and a rubbery electronic rhythm."

Track listings

Italy 12" Vinyl

# Cecilia (Ole Evenrude Radio Mix) # Cecilia (Ole Evenrude Mix) # Cecilia (In Da Nite Mix)

Spain Promo CD

# Cecilia (Album Version) # Travel To Romantis (Album Version)

References

Ace of Base songs 1999 songs Songs written by Jonas Berggren Polydor Records singles {{1990s-pop-song-stub