"Thunder" is a song recorded by English
boy band
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East 17
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, released as the first single from their third album, ''
Up All Night'' (1995), on 23 October 1995. It achieved success in many countries, including Belgium (Wallonia), Germany, Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland and the UK, where it was a top-10 hit.
Critical reception
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'' rated the song three out of five, writing, "A bland, lyrically-lacking rehash of all the elements which has made East 17 so successful. But it's catchy enough to create a stir."
Track listings
* CD single
# "Thunder" (Radio Edit) – 4:16
# "E-17 - Overture Medley" * (Live Steam Tour '95) – 9:28
* CD maxi
# "Thunder" (Radio Edit)
# "E-17 - Overture Medley" (Live Steam Tour '95)
# "Thunder" (Video Mix)
# "Thunder" (Lightning Mix)
* Cassette
# "Thunder" (Radio Edit) – 4:16
# "E-17 - Overture Medley" * (Live Steam Tour '95) – 9:28
* Contains "Let It Rain", "Stay Another Day", "House of Love", "Gold", "It's Alright", "Be There"
Credits
* Written by Anthony Mortimer
* Artwork by E.17/Form
* Photography of the band by Lawrence Watson
* Photography of the Cloud by Comstock, Inc.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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1994 songs
1995 singles
East 17 songs
Songs written by Tony Mortimer