Absolutely Positively
| "Absolutely Positively" | ||||
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| Single by Anastacia | ||||
| from the album Heavy Rotation | ||||
| Released | February 28, 2009 | |||
| Format | ||||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length |
4:19 (Album Version) 3:52 (Radio Edit) | |||
| Label | Mercury Records | |||
| Writer(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Chuck Harmony | |||
| Anastacia singles chronology | ||||
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"Absolutely Positively" is the second single from American singer Anastacia's fourth studio album, Heavy Rotation. The single was released in February 2009, following a confirmation by Anastacia during a performance on This Morning on Monday, November 3, 2008. The soulful pop and R&B song was produced by Chuck Harmony, and was written by Harmony and Shaffer Smith. The song was released to European radio on November 7, 2008. The video for the song was filmed in November 2008 by Nigel Dick, who also directed the videos for "I'm Outta Love" and "Cowboys & Kisses".
Critical reception
Digital Spy editor Alex Fletcher wrote: "Soulful funk of 'Absolutely Positively' has 'Sound of 2008' stamped all over it."[1] Another critic, Maddy Costa of The Guardian also called it "Stevie Wonder-style soul-funk."[2] Virgin Media editor Ian Gittins praised the vocal performance, where Anastacia is "recalling vocal giants such as Patti Labelle on the playfully Motown-like Absolutely Positively."[3]
Promotion
Anastacia performed the song in 2008 and 2009 at the following events:
- at the World Music Awards 2008 in Monte Carlo
- in Zürich at "Energy Stars for Free 2008"
- on the Paul O'Grady Show in England
- in Madrid at "Los Premios 40 Principales"
- on the Italian version of X Factor in 2009
Track listing
- Digital Download[4]
- "Absolutely Positively" (Radio Edit) — 3:51
- "Absolutely Positively" (Moto Blanco Radio Mix) — 3:55
- "Absolutely Positively" (Moto Blanco Club Mix) — 8:24
- CD Single
- "Absolutely Positively" (Radio Edit) — 3:51
Personnel and credits
- Lead vocals: Anastacia
- Background vocals: Anastacia, Ne-Yo
- Producers: Chuck Harmony
- Co-Producers: Ne-Yo
- Recorded by Chuck Harmony at The Carrington House in Atlanta, GA
- Vocals recorded by Bill Malina at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Slovakia Airplay Chart[5] | 39 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Europe[6][7][8] | February 28, 2009 | Digital download |
| Germany | March 8, 2009 | CD single |
References
- ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/albumreviews/a133405/anastacia-heavy-rotation.html#ixzz2Z3Bkfagx
- ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/oct/24/popandrock5
- ↑ http://www.virginmedia.com/music/reviews/anastacia-heavyrotation.php
- ↑ http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=304341358&s=143445
- ↑ ds. "IFPI". Ifpicr.cz. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
- ↑ "iTunes Store - Anastacia - Absolutely Positively - Single". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
- ↑ "iTunes Store - Anastacia - Absolutely Positively - Single". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
- ↑ "iTunes Store - Anastacia - Absolutely Positively - Single". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
External links
- Anastacia's official website
- Anastacia's official YouTube channel
- "Absolutely Positively" official music video on YouTube
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics