"Out of Reach" is a song by English singer Gabrielle. It was written by Gabrielle and frequent collaborator Jonathan Shorten for the soundtrack of Sharon Maguire's 2001 romantic comedy film Bridget Jones's Diary. The London Session Orchestra provides the string section on the track.
Released as the soundtrack's lead single on 9 April 2001, "Out of Reach" peaked at number one in Portugal, number two in New Zealand, and number four in the United Kingdom. As of October 2026, the song had sold 1,200,000 copies in the UK, and it ended 2001 as New Zealand's 10th-most successful single. It was later included in the 2001 reissue of her Rise album as well as her greatest hits compilation Dreams Can Come True, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, released the same year.
Music video The official music video features Gabrielle singing the song whilst wearing dark sunglasses and a large black leather jacket, intercut with clips from Bridget Jones's Diary. The video also featured Don Gilet.
Track listings
Credits and personnel Credits are adapted from the UK CD single liner notes.
Studios Recorded at Mayfair Studios and Metropolis Studios (London) Mixed at Sarm West Studios (London)
Personnel
Gabrielle – writing, lead vocals Jonathan Shorten – writing, keyboard, production Maria Lawson – backing vocals Marion Powell – backing vocals Paul Noble – guitar Derrick Taylor – bass guitar Dylan Howe – drums The London Session Orchestra – strings Jason Hazeley – string arrangement John Brough – engineering
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001–2002)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)17Portugal (AFP)1
Chart (2014)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionAustralia (ARIA)37Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)72Ireland (IRMA)18Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)37Netherlands (Single Top 100)51New Zealand (RIANZ)10Sweden (Hitlistan)65Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)53UK Singles (OCC)24
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom9 April 2001Go! BeatAustralia23 July 2001CD1Japan29 August 2001CDAustralia24 September 2001CD2United States8 October 2001Hot adult contemporary radio
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