"Fantasy" is the debut single of Canadian
pop duo
Appleton. It was released on September 2, 2002, and peaked at number two on the
UK Singles Chart
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, held off the top spot by
Atomic Kitten
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's "
The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)
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Music video
The music video is set during a performance in a bar and features stage Natalie diving into the audience, originally Nicole was supposed to do the stage dive but she chickened out at the last moment - with the excuse that they didn't put down the mattress - and her sister had to show her how it was done. They didn't have an idea for the song except that they wanted to do it live and recorded it on the spot.
There is another version of the video with an alternate ending, showing Natalie and Nicole walking down a subway after the gig discussing the fight that breaks out in the video.
Track listings
Credits and personnel
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Natalie Appleton
Natalie Jane Appleton Howlett (born 14 May 1973) is a Canadian singer. She is a member of the British girl group All Saints and the duo Appleton with her younger sister Nicole Appleton.
Appleton joined All Saints in 1996, becoming the fourth ...
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Nicole Appleton
Nicole Marie Appleton (born 7 December 1974) is a Canadian singer and television presenter. She is a member of the British girl group All Saints and Canadian duo Appleton with her elder sister Natalie Appleton.
Early life
Appleton was born ...
– vocals
* Andrew Hayman – music/lyrics
* Gareth Young – music and production, guitar, bass guitar
* Matt Exelby – guitar
* Lucy Rowe – backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
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2002 debut singles
2002 songs
Appleton (music duo) songs
Polydor Records singles