"Point of No Return" is a song by German

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group Centory, released by

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in August 1994 as the lead single from the group's only album, ''Alpha Centory'' (1994). It features Durron Maurice Butler, known as

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from

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, who also co-wrote the lyrics. Alex Trime and Sven "Delgado" Jordan produced the track.

Chart performance

"Point of No Return" was a sizeable hit in Europe, becoming a top 10 hit in both Finland (10) and Italy (9). Additionally, it peaked at number 16 in Germany, number 18 in Austria and number 19 in France. In the United Kingdom, the single reached number 67 in its first week at the

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, on December 11, 1994. On the

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, it peaked at number 57 in October 1994, while reaching number six on the

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in December same year.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Point of No Return" was directed by Oliver Sommer and Manuela Hiller. It was A-listed on France's MCM in December 1994 and on Germany's

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in October same year.

Track listings

* CD single, UK # "Point of No Return" (Radio Version) – 4:20 # "Point of No Return" (The 12 Inch) – 6:13 # "Point of No Return" (Mutrone Club Mix) – 7:20 # "Point of No Return" (Trime 'N Delgado Remix) – 7:22 * CD maxi, Netherlands # "Point of No Return" (Radio Version) – 4:20 # "Point of No Return" (The 12 Inch) – 6:13 # "Point of No Return" (Mutrone Club Mix) – 7:20

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Point of No Return (Centory Song) 1994 debut singles 1994 songs Centory songs EMI Records singles English-language German songs Music videos directed by Oliver Sommer