Unforgiven (D:Ream song)
"Unforgiven" is a 1993 song by Northern Irish musical group D:Ream, released as the third single from their debut album, D:Ream On Volume 1 (1993). Written by band members Peter Cunnah and Al MacKenzie, it peaked at number 29 in the UK and number ten in Portugal.[1] After the success of the singles "U R the Best Thing" and "Things Can Only Get Better", it was re-released in 1994. A music video was also produced to promote the single. It was later published on YouTube's Vevo channel in November 2018.[2]
"Unforgiven" | ||||
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![]() Original 1993 release | ||||
Single by D:Ream | ||||
from the album D:Ream On Volume 1 | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | 19 July 1993 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:32 | |||
Label | Magnet Records | |||
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D:Ream singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Unforgiven" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote that "a harmonica whirls prominently through this alternative electro pop/dance song, and wails towards the end like the one featured in the "Once Upon The West" film".[3] The reviewer also added that "although it already peaked in the UK, this throbbing, head-bobbing track is infectious and could go far on the Continent."[4] Andy Beevers from Music Week gave it four out of five, calling it "another big, bold song that looks like following both U R The Best Thing and Things Can Only Get Better into the Top 40. Their own mix has a Balearic flavour with its wailing harmonica."[5] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update described it as "sombre humming but bright harmonica washed cantering".[6] Pop Rescue noted that "this is quite a downbeat mellow track", complimenting the vocals by Linda Duggan as "big". They also noted "a little harmonica line."[7]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Unforgiven" (7" D•Reamix) | 3:32 |
2. | "Unforgiven" (Sine 7" Edit) | 4:00 |
3. | "Unforgiven" (12" D•Reamix) | 7:20 |
4. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hands Mix) | 7:02 |
5. | "Unforgiven" (EMF 7" Mix) | 4:35 |
6. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hard Mix) | 8:58 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Unforgiven" (7" D•Reamix) | 3:32 |
2. | "Unforgiven" (Sine 7" Edit) | 4:00 |
3. | "Unforgiven" (12" D•Reamix) | 7:20 |
4. | "Unforgiven" (Sine Dub) | 9:07 |
5. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hands Mix) | 7:20 |
6. | "Unforgiven" (Leftfield Hard Mix) | 8:58 |
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] | 65 |
Portugal (AFP) | 10 |
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 29 |
UK Dance (Music Week)[10] | 4 |
References
- "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. 11 December 1993. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- "D:Ream - Blame It On Me (Official Video)". YouTube. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 32. 7 August 1993. p. 7. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 36. 4 September 1993. p. 13. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- Beevers, Andy (17 July 1993). "Market Preview: Dance" (PDF). Music Week. p. 8. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- Hamilton, James (24 July 1993). "Djdirectory" (PDF). Music Week, Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 2. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- "REVIEW: "ON VOL. 1" BY D:REAM (CD, 1994)". Pop Rescue. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 14 August 1993. p. 15. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 31 July 1993. p. 22. Retrieved 9 April 2021.