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Twilight Zone (2 Unlimited song)

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Released
  
January 1992

Genre
  
Eurodance

Recorded
  
1991

Label
  
Byte, Zyx, PWL

Format
  
CD single, CD maxi, 7", 12"

Writer(s)
  
Phil Wilde, Jean-Paul De Coster, Carlos Meire, June Rollocks

"Twilight Zone" is a song recorded by the Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.

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Release and reception

Twilight Zone was the second single released from 2 Unlimited's debut album Get Ready! in January 1992.

The UK release of the single was the first 2 Unlimited single in that country to include the vocals of Anita Doth as they had not been featured on their debut hit "Get Ready for This". However, Ray Slijngaard's raps were once again removed. The instrumental version of the track sounds different from the original version, with a more Hi-NRG style with more bass and added cowbells.

The release scored chart success in many European countries and topped the chart in The Netherlands. Twilight Zone was the second single in a row to just miss out on the top spot in the UK again peaking at number 2. It was 2 Unlimited's biggest hit on the U.S. Dance chart reaching number 5.

Appearances

The song has become a staple of National Hockey League teams, as many of them play an instrumental loop of the song during games. Its popularity in the NHL may have been inspired by Ray Slijngaard wearing a Los Angeles Kings hoodie in the music video. It has also been used in NHL 11's EA Trax.

  • B4 Za Beat Mix (2:15) was included on Dancemania's Speed 5 and Speed Best 2001

    • Track Listings

    CD maxi
    1. "Twilight Zone (Rave Version) (5:42)
    2. "Twilight Zone (Rapping Rave Version) (5:40)
    3. "Twilight Zone (Not Enough Version) (5:41)
    4. "Twilight Zone (Rio & Le Jean Remix) (4:10)
    5. "Twilight Zone (7" Vocal) (4:10)
    6. "Twilight Zone (7" Instrumental) (4:09)
    CD maxi français
    1. "Twilight Zone (Radio Version) (3:58)
    2. "Twilight Zone (Not Enough Version) (5:40)
    3. "Twilight Zone (Rave Version) (4:46)
    4. "Twilight Zone (Rio & Le Jean Remix) (4:43)
    UK CD single
    1. "Twilight Zone" (7" Edit) (3:18)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (Rave Version) (5:42)
    3. "Twilight Zone" (Rapping Rave Version) (5:40)
    7" single
    1. "Twilight Zone" (7" Vocal) (4:00)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (7" Instrumental) (4:09)
    12" maxi
    1. "Twilight Zone" (Rave Version) (5:42)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (Rapping Rave Version) (5:40)
    3. "Twilight Zone" (Rio & Le Jean Remix) (4:41)

    Millennium Remixes

    Following the bleak success of the "No Limit" single came the "Twilight Zone (Millennium Remixes)". It had the same success as its predecessor, although the remixes were more commercial and radio-friendly. It received good airplay in Europe but had very little success in the charts.

    Track listings

    CD Maxi
    1. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Edit) (3:15)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Club Mix) (7:18)
    3. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Dub Mix) (5:46)
    4. "Twilight Zone" (Sharp 'Maniac' Mix) (7:15)
    CD Single
    1. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Edit) (3:15)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (Delvino Remix Edit) (3:35)
    12" Single (European Release)
    1. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Club Mix) (7:18)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (DJ Jean Dub Mix) (5:46)
    3. "Twilight Zone" (Sharp 'Maniac' Mix) (7:15)
    12" Single (Japanese Promo)
    1. "Twilight Zone" (R-Control Mix) (5:43)
    2. "Twilight Zone" (R-C Extended Club Mix) (7:20)
    3. "Twilight Zone" (Sharp 'Maniac' Mix) (7:15)
    4. "Let The Beat Control Your Body" (I.O. Sonic Remix) (4:55)

    References

    Twilight Zone (2 Unlimited song) Wikipedia
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