"Lullaby" is the sixth

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released by the American

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band Book of Love. The song was the second single released from the band's second album ''

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'' in 1988. Although "Lullaby" failed to reach the ''

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chart, it became a top 30 dance club hit. The song peaked at no. 27 on the ''

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chart and spent seven weeks on the chart. The track, over time, has become a signature song in the band's catalogue. The band utilized a string section of 20

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students, conducted by Michelle DiBucci, to record strings for the track, as well as bagpipes, played by a kilt wearing Roger Parsons. For the 12" single, the track was remixed into five different remixes by Justin Strauss. The band, along with recording engineer "Doc" Dougherty, also remixed the track; titled "Lullaby (7” Version)", this remix was included on the 7-inch and cassette singles sold at retail outlets as well as the promotional CD single. The cover art of the 12" vinyl and cassette are drawings done by lead vocalist Susan Ottaviano. The drawings are in a similar style to

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, the subject of one of their previous singles, titled " Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)". While on tour in mid-2017, the band premiered a music video for the track which was later published to their official YouTube channel. The video, an animated short directed by Ronaldo Aguiar, features all new drawings by Susan Ottaviano.

Track listings

1988 7" Single (Sire Records 7-27667)

Side A: "Lullaby" (7" Version) - 4:05 Side B: "Oranges and Lemons" (LP Version) - 3:32

1988 7" Promo Single (Sire Records 7-27667-DJ)

Side A: "Lullaby" (7" Remix) - 4:15 Side B: "Lullaby" (7" Remix) - 4:15

1988 12" Maxi-Single (Sire Records 9 21101-0)

Side A: #"Lullaby" (Pleasant Dream Mix) - 6:56 #"Lullaby" (Dream Dub) - 6:59 #"Lullaby" (7" Remix) - 4:15 Side B: #"Lullaby" (Insomnia Mix) - 6:47 #"Lullaby" (Dub Somnia) - 5:41 #"Oranges and Lemons" - 3:32

1988 Cassette Single (Sire Records 9 27667-4)

Side A: #"Lullaby" (7" Version) - 4:05 Side B: #"Oranges and Lemons" - 3:32

1988 Promo CD Single (Sire Records PRO-CD-3355)

#"Lullaby" (7" Version) - 4:05 #"Lullaby" (7" Remix) - 4:15 #"Lullaby" (Pleasant Dream Mix) - 6:56 #"Lullaby" (Insomnia Mix) - 6:47

Personnel

"Lullaby" written by Theodore Ottaviano. "Oranges and Lemons" written by Susan Ottaviano and Ted Ottaviano. All instruments arranged, programmed, and performed by Book of Love. * Susan Ottaviano – lead vocals * Ted Ottaviano – keyboards * Lauren Roselli – keyboards, backing vocals * Jade Lee – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals Credits * Produced by

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and Ted Ottaviano * Additional Production and Remix by Justin Strauss for JustRite Productions * Remix Engineer: Daniel Abraham * Additional Keyboard Programming: Eric Kupper * Edited by Chep Nuñez * Bagpipes by Roger Parsons * Strings conducted by Michelle DiBucci * Drawings by Susan Ottaviano

Charts

Official versions

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References

External links

* {{authority control 1988 songs 1989 singles Book of Love (band) songs Song recordings produced by Flood (producer) Sire Records singles