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 song was a 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. 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. Outside Europe, the song charted at number 3 in Israel, number 6 on the dance music chart in Canada, number 7 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US and number 12 in Australia.

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." 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." Pop Rescue noted the song as "superior" in their review. 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."

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.

Music video

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

Track listings

; CD maxi-single
  1. "Anything" – 7:34
  2. "Anything" – 6:11
  3. "Anything" – 6:29
  4. "Anything" – 3:56
  5. "Anything" – 4:35
; CD maxi-single – Remix
  1. "Anything" – 6:29
  2. * Remix By: Doug Laurent
  3. "Anything" – 6:06
  4. * Remixed By: Peter Gräber
  5. "Anything" – 5:26
  6. * Remixed By: Tillmann, Tielmann
  7. "Anything" – 6:09
  8. * Remix By: Doug Laurent
; Vinyl 12"
  1. "Anything" – 6:24
  2. "Anything" – 7:03
  3. * Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  4. "Anything" – 5:26
  5. * Remixed By: Tillmann, Tielmann
  6. "Anything" – 6:00
  7. * Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  8. "Anything" – 6:11
  9. "Anything" – 6:35
; CD maxi-single
  1. "Anything" – 3:56
  2. "Anything" – 3:40
  3. * Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  4. "Anything" – 7:34
  5. "Anything" – 5:26
  6. * Remixed By: Tillmann, Tielmann
  7. "Anything" – 6:00
  8. * Remixed By: Ralphi Rosario
  9. "Culture Beat DMC Megamix" – 6:33

    Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

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