Chorus (Erasure song)


"Chorus" is a song by Erasure. It is the title track of and first single from the duo's fifth studio album Chorus. It was released in 1991 by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the US. Produced by Martyn Phillips and written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, "Chorus" is an uptempo synthpop song featuring Clarke's electronic soundscapes and Phillips' computerized production.
Issued prior to the release of the Chorus album, the single returned Erasure to the upper reaches of the UK Singles Chart, debuting and peaking at number three for two weeks. "Chorus" was also a success in Switzerland, reaching number 10. In the United States, the single became Erasure's first Billboard Hot 100 entry since "Stop!" in 1989, climbing to number 83. It was more successful on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it peaked at number four to become the band's highest-placing song on this listing.

Critical reception

editor Ned Raggett described the song as "another great Erasure anthem" in his review of Chorus.

Track listings

7" single / cassette single
  1. "Chorus"
  2. "Over the Rainbow"
12" single
  1. "Chorus"
  2. "Chorus"
  3. "Snappy"
  4. "Chorus"
CD single
  1. "Chorus"
  2. "Chorus"
  3. "Snappy"
  4. "Over the Rainbow"
CD single
  1. "Chorus "
  2. "Chorus "
  3. "Snappy"
  4. "Chorus "
  5. "Chorus "
  6. "Snappy"
  7. "Over The Rainbow"

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