"Insomnia" is a song by British singer
Craig David
Craig Ashley David (born 5 May 1981) is a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 1999, featuring on the single "Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta), Re-Rewind" by Artful Dodger (UK band), Artful Dodger. David's debut studio album, ' ...
. It was written by David and
Jim Beanz
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and recorded for the former's compilation album, ''
Greatest Hits
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'' (2008). Released as the album's lead single, it became a top ten hit in Belgium and Bulgaria.
Composition
The song is performed in the key of
D minor
D minor is a minor scale based on D, consisting of the pitches D, E, F, G, A, B, and C. Its key signature has one flat. Its relative major is F major and its parallel major is D major.
The D natural minor scale is:
Changes needed for t ...
with a
tempo
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of 125 beats per minute.
Music video
A music video for "Insomnia" was directed by Sarah Chatfield.
Cover versions
In October 2008, Craig David asked
South Korea
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n singer
Wheesung
Choi Whee-sung (; born February 5, 1982), known professionally as Wheesung or by the stage name Realslow, is a South Korean R&B singer, record producer, and musical theatre actor.
Career 1982: Early life and education
Wheesung was born on ...
to sing a Korean version of his song "Insomnia". Wheesung's version was released in February 2009.
Track listing
Notes
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signifies an additional producer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
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2008 singles
Craig David songs
Dance-pop songs
2008 songs
Songs written by Jim Beanz
Songs written by Craig David
Warner Records singles
Sire Records singles
Song recordings produced by Jim Beanz