Ghosts (Dirty Vegas song)

"Ghosts" is a song by British house music band Dirty Vegas.[1] It was featured on their 2002 self-titled debut,[2] and reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart following its release on 22 July 2002.

"Ghosts"
Single by Dirty Vegas
from the album Dirty Vegas
Released22 July 2002
Recorded2001
GenreHouse
Length
  • 5:18 (album version)
  • 4:07 (single edit)
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
  • Ben Harris
  • Paul Harris
  • Steve Smith
Dirty Vegas singles chronology
"Days Go By"
(2001)		 "Ghosts"
(2002)		 "Simple Things"
(2002)

Composition and style

The song was described as being "alt-leaning" and "uptempo" by Billboard.[3] CMJ Music Monthly compared the song's style to that of the Pet Shop Boys.[4]

Release

The song was released as the second single from the group's debut album on 22 July 2002.[5] It debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 31 on the chart dated 3 August 2002, spending two weeks in the top 50 and three weeks in the top 75.[6] A remix of the song was later featured on their remix album, A Night at the Tables.[7]

A CD single for "Ghosts" was released to promote the song. It included the radio edit as well as two remixes; the enhanced CD portion of the disc featured the song's music video. The song was also released on a promotional 12-inch, with the radio edit on one side and two remixes on the other.

Music video

A music video for the song, featuring the trio in a car, driving past a body of water as people swim. Later in the video, the group is shown driving on desolate country roads. Singer Steve Smith, who is driving, receives a ticket from a police officer; Smith crumples up the ticket and drives on.[8]

Charts
Chart (2002) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[9] 34
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 31
UK Dance (OCC)[6] 2

References
  1. ""Ghosts" overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. Bush, John. "Dirty Vegas "Dirty Vegas" review". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  3. Paoletta, Michael. "Capitol's Dirty Vegas Gains Popularity as "Days Go By" (from Billboard Jun 1, 2002 -- page 44)". Google Books. Nielsen Media. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  4. Scrudato, Ken. "Dirty Vegas - Dirty Vegas album review (from CMJ New Music Monthly Jun 2002 -- page 47)". Google Books. CMJ New Music. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  5. Hubner, Miriam (17 August 2002). "Airborne" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 34. p. 21. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  6. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  7. "Dirty Vegas Discography: A night at the Tables tracklist". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  8. Dirty Vegas. "Ghosts." YouTube. Capitol Records, 2001. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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