"The Beginning" is a song by British singer and songwriter
Seal
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, released as the third single from his debut album, ''
Seal
Seal may refer to any of the following:
Common uses
* Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly:
** Earless seal, or "true seal"
** Fur seal
* Seal (emblem), a device to impr ...
'' (1991). The song was edited for the UK release, but the US release saw a completely new remix produced for the single.
It was a top 20 hit in Finland, Ireland and the Netherlands. In the UK, it peaked at number 24.
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine ''
Music & Media
''Music & Media'' was a pan-European magazine for radio, music and entertainment. It was published for the first time in 1984 as ''Eurotipsheet'', but in 1986 it changed name to ''Music & Media''. It was originally based in Amsterdam, but later ...
'' wrote, "For being a newcomer, this man turned into a household name in no time. This third single off his self-titled album, and follow-up to
Future Love Paradise
"Future Love Paradise" is a song recorded by English singer Seal. Released in 1991 as the lead track on ''Future Love EP'', it was also included as the second single on Seal's debut album, ''Seal'' (1991). The song achieved a great success in sever ...
is tuneful, soulful and full of good grooves."
Formats and track listings
* Maxi CD single
#"The Beginning" – 4:09
#"The Beginning" (Giro e Giro mix) – 6:06
#"The Beginning" (remix) – 5:41
#"Deep Water" (acoustic) – 3:43
#"We Love Morocco" – 8:18
* 7" single
#"The Beginning" – 4:09
#"Deep Water" (acoustic) – 3:43
* US CD single
#"The Beginning" (US remix) – 4:46
#"The Beginning" (Roundabout mix) – 9:06
#"The Beginning" (Round the Underground mix) – 7:30
#"Deep Water" (acoustic version) – 3:42
#"The Beginning" (UK remix) – 7:04
#"The Beginning" (Giro e Giro mix) – 6:05
#"The Beginning" (Round the Underground dub) – 5:48
Charts
References
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1991 singles
1991 songs
Seal (musician) songs
Songs written by Seal (musician)
Songs written by Guy Sigsworth
Song recordings produced by Trevor Horn
ZTT Records singles