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. It was written by Gaudino, Giuseppe D'Albenzio, Emmanuel Mijares, Jenson Vaughan, Rowland and Joseph "Lonny" Bereal. "What a Feeling" was released from 22 March 2011 by Magnificent Records and

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). Packaged with several remixes, upon release the single received positive reviews from critics. In Europe it peaked at top-forty in most countries, though notable it reached top-ten in the United Kingdom.

Background

"What a Feeling" is an up-tempo song. It features vocals from

. It was written by Gaudino, Giuseppe D'Albenzio, Jenson Vaughan, Emmanuel Mijares, Rowland and Joseph "Lonny" Bereal. In an interview with the ''

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, Gaudino spoke of how amazing it was to work with Rowland on the song: "Kelly's an amazing artist, so down to earth, nice and fierce ..alking to eryou feel on the same level whoever you are." Rowland replied, during an interview on the video shoot, to questions about what it was like working with Gaudino. She said "I'm so excited to be collaborating together for the first time. He is the nicest person and so talented."

Critical reception

The '' Daily Star''s Kim Dawson called "What a Feeling" the biggest anthem from Rowland since her feature on the 2009 hit "

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. Dawson added that "Already massive on dancefloors from Ibiza to Skegness, it's surely destined to become her third UK number one." Loretta Charlton from

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(BET) agreed, saying that "What a Feeling" "is a vibrant track that will draw many summer party people to the dance floor."

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's Robert Copsey praised Rowland's vocals on the song, calling them "emotionally-charged." Copsey also compared the song's marriage of its "pulsating synths and a vibrant piano hook" to the radio-friendly appeal of

and Rowland's 2009 hit collaboration, "

." Copsey concluded his review by saying, "the result is yet another summery club cut built for club 18–30 dancefloors."

Music video

Directed by Frank Gatson Jr., the music video for the song was unveiled on 9 May 2011. It shows Rowland performing the track surrounded by dancers while Gaudino mixes the track in the audience.

Chart performance

On 11 June 2011 the single debuted at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The single became Rowland's seventh best selling solo single in the UK with 95,000 copies being sold as of November 2011.

Track listings

*;Belgian CD single #"What a Feeling" (Radio Version) – 2:58 #"What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39 #"What a Feeling" (Nicky Romero Remix) – 7:07 #"What a Feeling" (Hardwell Club Mix) – 7:34 #"What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix) – 8:12 *;Italy CD single #"What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) – 2:58 #"What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39 #"What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix) – 8:06 #"What a Feeling" (Hardwell Remix) – 7:33 #"What a Feeling" (Promise Land Remix) – 7:13 #"What a Feeling" (Nicky Romero Remix) – 7:01 #"What a Feeling" (HJM Remix) – 6:19 #"What a Feeling" (Simiolli and Black Remix) – 5:48 *;German CD single #"What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) – 2:59 #"What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39 *;US digital download #"What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) – 2:58 #"What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39 #"What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix) – 8:12 *;Digital EP #"What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) #"What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) #"What a Feeling" ( Sunship Remix) #"What a Feeling" (Hardwell Club Mix) #"What a Feeling" (HJM Remix) #"What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix)

Credits and personnel

;Recording information *"What a Feeling" was recorded at Magnificent Studios. ;Personnel * Joseph "Lonny" Bereal –

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*Giuseppe D'Albenzio – songwriter * Alfonson "Alex" Gaudino – songwriter, producer, arranger,

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*Emmanuel Mijares – songwriter *

– songwriter, lead vocals *Jason Rooney – producer, arranger, mixer,

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*Jenson Vaughan – songwriter

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Sales

Release history

References

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