"On My Own" is a song by British

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trio

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(known as Peach Union in the US), released on September 2, 1996 by

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as the first single from their debut and only album, ''

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'' (1998). The song was written and produced by the trio, and charted well worldwide. It reached No.1 in Israel and Mexico, No.2 in Canada, as well as reaching No. 69 in the UK Singles Chart. "On My Own" was also their only hit on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 39 on the week ending October 11, 1997.

Critical reception

David Stubbs from ''

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'' wrote, "Carried through by a wah-wah synth that recalls the manna-strewn days of the best early Eighties pop--imagine a more emboldened Saint Etienne, Dubstar having shaken off their melancholy with a couple of

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could be the Pearly Kings and Queens of pop come '97 if they keep up the pace of this debut single." Another ''Melody Maker'' editor, Jonathan Selzer, commented, "'On My Own' is a song about personal destiny. It belongs, more than anywhere, on the radio, as part of the public consciousness, even though it knocks you for six. Like Saint Etienne, Peach create perfect, composite settings, somewhere between

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and

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, bonding kitchen sink drama and cosmopolitan glitz. You'll recognise it--an epiphany, an elevation of the everyday."

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 1996 songs 1997 singles 1997 songs Epic Records singles Songs written by Pascal Gabriel Songs written by Paul Statham