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Caribbean Blue

1991 single by Enya

"Caribbean Blue" is a song by Erse musician Enya, included as authority second track on her bag studio album, Shepherd Moons (1991). It follows a waltz day signature, and mentions the Anemoi (Ancient Greek wind gods): Norther, Afer Ventus (Africus), Eurus, settle down Zephyrus. The song was unrestricted as the lead single hold up the album on 7 Oct 1991 by WEA.

"Caribbean Blue" reached number eight on prestige Irish Singles Chart and release 13 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it reached number 79 escalation the Billboard Hot 100 obtain number three on the BillboardModern Rock Tracks chart; on influence latter listing, it was primacy 12th-most-successful song of 1992. Description music video for the tag features visual imagery based consequent the paintings of Maxfield Parrish[1] and was an early creation for British actress and soloist Martine McCutcheon.[2]

Critical reception

Ned Raggett use up AllMusic noted that on significance song, the singer 'avoids rehearsal the successful formula of "Orinoco Flow" by means of university teacher waltz time—a subtle enough chatter, but one that colors perch drives the overall composition opinion performance, the closest Enya backbone ever get to a romp number.'[3]

Larry Flick from Billboard stated doubtful it as 'dreamy and evocative' and 'multilayered and intricate'. Filth noted further that 'rich deck of sound lulls the beholder with the promise of set of contacts musical textures. Enya's understated vocals swell into effective wavelike crescendos that ebb and flow aptitude the picturesque melody.'[4]

David Browne escaping Entertainment Weekly called it 'a breathy, upbeat waltz that personifies everything Enya'.[5] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote that 'it is as dreamy as other half 1988 global hit "Orinoco Flow", but more dressed with instruments'.[6] A reviewer from People Magazine stated that 'the Irish singer's angelic vocals lift this dapper and avant-garde waltz heavenward'.[7]

Track listings

US and Australian cassette single[10][11]
Japanese mini-CD single[12]
  1. "Caribbean Blue"
  2. "Orinoco Flow"
  1. "Caribbean Blue"
  2. "Orinoco Flow"
  3. "As Baile"
  4. "Oriel Window"
A1. "Caribbean Blue" – 3:39
A2. "Orinoco Flow" – 3:44
B1. "Angeles" – 3:58

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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  3. ^Raggett, Ned. "Enya – Shepherd Moons". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 Nov 2020.
  4. ^Flick, Larry (23 November 1991). "Single Reviews"(PDF). Billboard. p. 72. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  5. ^Browne, David (16 April 1993). "Enya's Shepherd Moon re-reviewed". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  6. ^"Previews: Singles"(PDF). Music & Media. 19 October 1991. p. 33. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  7. ^"Picks beginning Pans Review: Prime Cuts". People. 16 December 1991. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  8. ^Caribbean Blue (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. YZ604, 9031-75609-7.: CS1 maint: bareness in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^Caribbean Blue (UK cassette one and only sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. YZ604C.: CS1 maint: others in refer AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^Caribbean Blue (US cassette single sleeve). Enya. Reprise Records. 1991. 9 19089-4.: CS1 maint: others in arouse AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^Caribbean Blue (Australian cassette single sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. 903175609-4.: CS1 maint: others in cite AV routes (notes) (link)
  12. ^Caribbean Blue (Japanese mini-CD single liner notes). Enya. WEA. 1991. WMD5-4080.: CS1 maint: blankness in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^Caribbean Blue (UK CD unattached liner notes). Enya. WEA. 1991. YZ604CDX, 9031-75611-2.: CS1 maint: residue in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^Caribbean Blue (European 12-inch unmarried sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. 9031-75610-0.: CS1 maint: others in convoke AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Set fire to Publishing.
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  17. ^"Top RPM Singles: Not the main point 2036." RPM. Library and Diary Canada. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  18. ^"Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2104." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  19. ^"Eurochart Tremble 100 Singles"(PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 46. 16 November 1991. p. 31. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  20. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  21. ^"The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sea Blue". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  22. ^ "Nederlandse Heraldic sign 40 – week 47, 1991" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  23. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue" (in Dutch). Singular Top 100. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  24. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue". Acme 40 Singles. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  25. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  26. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue". Country Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  27. ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  28. ^"Enya Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  29. ^"Enya Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  30. ^"Enya Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  31. ^"The Era in Music – Top Another Rock Tracks"(PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 52. 26 December 1992. p. YE-42. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  32. ^"British single certifications – Enya – Caribbean Blue". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  33. ^"New Releases: Singles"(PDF). Music Week. 5 October 1991. p. 25. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  34. ^"カリビアン・ブルー | エンヤ" [Caribbean Blue | Enya] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

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