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"Around the World" is the tenth single release by the Scandinavian dance-pop group Aqua overall, and the second from their second album Aquarius. The song was also their seventh and last release in the United Kingdom before their split in mid-2001. "Around the World" was released mostly in May of 2000, with the UK release following in December. The UK release was their lowest chart single there, reaching only #26 (admittedly against the tough Christmas market). The chart position showed that their popularity had fallen and resulted in the follow-up "Bumble Bees" not being released there at all (although, the song "Freaky Friday" had been lined up as a third release shortly before their split).

"Around the World" was, like "Cartoon Heroes", a more anthemic song than those from the Aquarium era. The slight change in style had lost them some of their fans, only without gaining new ones, resulting in less interest in the single release.

The music video for the song featured the members of the band stealing a valuable diamond. It was one of five Aqua-videos directed by Peder Pedersen.

Track listings

Australian and European CD 1

1. "Around the World" (Radio edit) - 3:28
2. "Around the World" (Sound Surfers Club Mix) - 6:05
3. "Around the World" (Dave Sear's Club Mix) - 7:04
4. "Around the World" (Junior's Marathon Mix) - 13:40
5. "Around the World" (Rüegsegger Wittwer Remix) - 7:41

Europe CD 2

1. "Around the World" (Radio edit) - 3:28
2. "Around the World" (Sound Surfers Club Mix) - 6:05

Japan

1. "Around the World" (Radio edit) - 3:28
2. "Around the World" (Sound Surfers Club Mix) - 6:05
3. "Aquarius" - 4:21

United Kingdom CD 1

1. "Around the World" (Radio edit) - 3:28
2. "Around the World" (Sound Surfers Club Mix) - 6:05
3. "Around the World" (Dave Sear's Club Mix) - 7:04
4. "Around the World" (CD-ROM video)

United Kingdom CD 2

1. "Around the World" (Radio edit) - 3:28
2. "Around the World" (Junior's Marathon Radio Mix) - 4:42
3. "Around the World" (Rüegsegger Wittwer Remix) - 7:41

Ireland Promo single

1. "Around the World" (Radio edit) - 3:28

From Muppet Wiki

Around The World is the fourth Sesame Street Live stage show, produced by VEE Corporation from 1983-1985.

Cast

Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Prairie Dawn, Grover, Count von Count, Forgetful Jones, Clementine, Simon Soundman, Herry Monster, Granny, Mona Monster, Molly Monster, Wooly Nelson, Furlin Wailin, Maggie Mae Monster

Voices of the Muppets

Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Fran Brill, Kathy Mullen

Production Credits

Music Director: Paul Walberg

Recording & Mixdown Engineer: Allen Kaufman

External links

• Pete Bishop, "Sesame Street takes fun-filled world tour" (review), The Pittsburgh Press, 24 January 1985.