"Colour the World" is a song by German production group Sash! featuring Nigerian-Swedish recording artist and producer Dr. Alban. It was released in March 1999 as the fourth and final single from the group's second studio album, Life Goes On (1998). It was successful in several European countries, including Scotland, where it entered the top 10.
Critical reception A reviewer from Birmingham Evening Mail commented, "Sash has now entered his tribal, luv'ed up phase. Not as good as previous singles but annoyingly catchy.""Single of the Week". Birmingham Evening Mail. 16 March 1999. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
Track listing
Personnel Design – Michael Kowalkowski Lyrics – Dr. Alban, Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson Mastering – J. Quincy Kramer Music – Ralf Kappmeier, Sascha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson Producer – Sash!, Tokapi Vocals – Dr. Alban
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (1999)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)43 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)14Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)7
Year-end charts +Chart (1999)PositionEurope Border Breakers (Music & Media)44Romania (Romanian Top 100)24
Lazy Monkeys version
In 2009, the group Lazy Monkeys released a cover version of the song.
Track listing
Other versions In 1998, a Christmas version of the song saw the light of day, but was officially released on Sash!'s YouTube page in 2016. In 2020, a rework of the Christmas version was released.
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