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featuring American singer

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, released as the first single from their second album, ''Kaleidoscope'' (1997). It charted in several European territories, reaching number two in Hungary and number seven in Poland. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Italy. In the UK, it peaked at number 48, while it reached number 33 in Scotland. The picture on the cover of the single is a reproduction of a painting by Abdul Mati and was used in 1970 for the album ''

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was also produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

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'' rated the song three out of five, adding, "Less frenetic than their usual style, this sweet, laid-back number fuses Spanish guitar with eastern influences."

Track listing

* 12" single, UK (1997) #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Club Mix) – 6:09 #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Open the Door/The Course Remix) – 4:40 #"I Pull My Gun" (

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Remix) – 7:22 * CD single, Europe (1997) #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Radio Edit) – 3:29 #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Club Mix) – 6:10 * CD maxi, Germany (1997) #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Radio Edit) – 3:29 #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Club Mix) – 6:09 #"I Pull My Gun Once" – 5:04 #"Pull My Gun Twice" – 5:20 * CD maxi (Remixes), Germany (1997) #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Jam & Spoon Remix) – 4:37 #"Kaleidoscope Skies" (Open the Door/The Course Remix) – 4:40 #"I Pull My Gun..." (DJ Quicksilver Remix) – 7:21

Charts

References

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