Anything (Culture Beat song)

"Anything" is a song recorded by the German eurodance band Culture Beat. It was released in December 1993 as the third single from their second album, Serenity. The single was very successful on the charts in Europe, reaching the Top 5 in at least nine countries, including Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom.

"Anything"
Single by Culture Beat
from the album Serenity
B-side"Remix"
Released20 December 1993
Recorded1993
GenreEurodance
Length6:24
LabelDance Pool
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Torsten Fenslau
Culture Beat singles chronology
"Got to Get It"
(1993)		 "Anything"
(1993)		 "World in Your Hands"
(1994)
Music video
"Anything" on YouTube

Critical reception

Shawnee Smith of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably. She wrote, "German rave/pop duo likely will continue to enjoy widespread action with this hooky, NRGetic anthem. Rapper Jay Supreme raps with fire and speed, while Tania Evans does her best with a chorus that is maddeningly silly. And yet single has ample charm, fueled by a double-pack of remixes that are sure to woo DJs at several formats. Best of the bunch are Ralphi Rosario's shimmering disco mix and Pete Arden's smart, trance-induced interpretations."[1] Music & Media commented that "by now everybody knows what it tastes like. But at the moment it's a matter of addiction for the public, and a third European hit from the Serenity album is within reach."[2] Pop Rescue noted the song as "superior" in their review.[3] Smash Hits gave it 4 out of 5, noting that Culture Beat has released a "rather good breakneck speed dance record. It's not destined to be as big a chart hit as Mr Vain and Got to Get It, but it'll go Top 20 all the same. It should do masses for their credibility club-wise."[4]

Chart performance

The song was a major hit in many countries, particularly in Austria, Denmark, France and Spain where it reached number 3 and 4, respectively, and in the UK, where it reached number 5 in its first week at the UK Singles Chart, on January 9, 1994.[5] It spent two weeks at that position. However, it also achieved a great success in the other countries in which it was released, such as Switzerland and the Netherlands. "Anything" entered the Eurochart Hot 100 at number 22 on 15 January and peaked three weeks later at 4. Additionally, it went to number-one on the European Dance Radio Chart. Outside Europe, the song charted at number 3 in Israel, number 6 on the RPM Dance Chart in Canada, number 7 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US and number 12 in Australia. The song was awarded with a gold record in Australia and Germany, after 35,000 and 250,000 singles were sold.

Airplay

"Anything" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at number 20 on 8 January 1994 due to crossover airplay in West Central- and South-European regions and peaked at number 4 on 22 January.[6]

Music video

The music video for "Anything" was directed by Matt Broadley.[7]

Track listings
CD maxi-single (Europe, 1993)
  1. "Anything" (Grosser Club Mix) – 7:34
  2. "Anything" (Introless) – 6:11
  3. "Anything" (Tribal House Mix) – 6:29
  4. "Anything" (Radio Converted) – 3:56
  5. "Anything" (MTV Mix) – 4:35
CD maxi-single – Remix (Europe, 1994)
  1. "Anything" (Trancemix) – 6:29
    • Remix By: Doug Laurent
  2. "Anything" (Not Normal Mix) – 6:06
    • Remixed By: Peter Gräber
  3. "Anything" (T'N'T Partyzone Chicken Beat Mix) – 5:26
    • Remixed By: Tillmann, Tielmann
  4. "Anything" (Tribal) – 6:09
    • Remix By: Doug Laurent
Vinyl 12" (USA, 1994)
  1. "Anything" (Album Version) – 6:24
  2. "Anything" (Ralphi's Club Mix W/O Rap) – 7:03
    • Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  3. "Anything" (TNT Party Zone Mix) – 5:26
    • Remixed By: Tillmann, Tielmann
  4. "Anything" (Ralphi's Anything You Want Mix) – 6:00
    • Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  5. "Anything" (Introless Mix) – 6:11
  6. "Anything" (SSL Main Mix) – 6:35
CD maxi-single (USA, 1994)
  1. "Anything" (Radio Converted Mix) – 3:56
  2. "Anything" (Ralphi's Radio Remix) – 3:40
    • Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  3. "Anything" (Grosser Club Mix) – 7:34
  4. "Anything" (TNT Party Zone Mix) – 5:26
    • Remixed By: Tillmann, Tielmann
  5. "Anything" (Ralphi's Anything You Want Mix) – 6:00
    • Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  6. "Culture Beat DMC Megamix" – 6:33

Charts and certifications

References
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