"I Can See Clearly" is a song by American singer Debbie Harry, released in June 1993 as the first single from her fourth solo album, ''

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'' (1993).

Release

After taking a brief hiatus from her solo music career, Harry released the track as the first single from her fourth solo album, ''

'', on June 21, 1993. The single brought her back the attention of US Dance Clubs and peaked at number two on the US '' Billboard'' Dance Club Play chart. It was also a moderate success in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 23 in July 1993. The single also peaked at number 96 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart in September 1993.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "the '70s answer to

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returns with a record in several bizarre mixes, none of which seem like a hit." He added that, although the song is "duller than a-day old turd", "the voice that adolescent boys once swooned for is still perfectly intact".

Track listings

All tracks were written by Arthur Baker and Tony McIlwaine unless otherwise noted. US seven-track CD # "I Can See Clearly" (single version) – 3:58 # "I Can See Clearly" (the club mix) – 7:51 # "I Can See Clearly" (Boriqua Tribal mix) – 4:30 # "I Can See Clearly" (Blonde Rave) – 4:38 # "I Can See Clearly" (Dub-A-Mental) – 4:37 # "I Can See Clearly" (Hot Single mix) – 4:32 # "I Can See Clearly" (N.Y.C. dub) – 4:37 US two-track CDChe, Cathy (1999), 'Deborah Harry: Platinum Blonde', MPG Books Ltd, Cornwall, p.237 # "I Can See Clearly" (single version) – 3:58 # "I Can See Clearly" (album version) – 3:52 UK CD1 # "I Can See Clearly" (album version) – 3:52 # " Atomic" (Harry, Stein) – 4:35 * Blondie: original version from 1979 album ''

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'' # " Heart of Glass" (Harry, Stein) – 3:58 * Blondie: faded ''

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'' version, original version appears on ''

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'' UK CD2 # "I Can See Clearly" (Album Version) – 3:52 # " Call Me" (Moroder, Harry) – 3:30 * Blondie: original 1980 7-inch edit from ''

'' # " In Love with Love" (Phil Harding 7-inch edit) (Harry, Stein) – 3:20 * Original version available on 1986 album ''

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'' UK 12-inch # "I Can See Clearly" (D:reamix) – 6:45 # "I Can See Clearly" (D:ream instrumental) – 6:46 # "I Can See Clearly" (Deep South mix) – 5:55 # "I Can See Clearly" (Murk Habana dub) – 5:36 UK cassette # "I Can See Clearly" (album version) – 3:52 # "Standing In My Way" (Foxx, Harry) – 4:24 * Non-album version, guest vocals

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 1993 singles 1993 songs Chrysalis Records singles Debbie Harry songs Reprise Records singles Sire Records singles Song recordings produced by Arthur Baker (musician) Songs written by Arthur Baker (musician)