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From album
The Return of the Space Cowboy
Jamiroquai · 1994 · Track 2
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Duración4:16
ÁlbumThe Return of the Space Cowboy
Año1994
ISRCGBARL1201207
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The story behind
When you dive into "Stillness in Time," you encounter a piece that captures a very particular vibe. The song, released in 1994, became a high point for Jamiroquai, reaching ninth place on the UK singles chart, positioning it as their most successful cut to date. Additionally, it topped the dance chart in the same country and ranked fourteenth in Scotland. Several versions of the track exist: a 3:43 radio edit, the 4:11 album version, and a 6:13 extended vinyl version that accompanies the physical edition of The Return of the Space Cowboy.
The recording of The Return of the Space Cowboy, the album on which "Stillness in Time" is featured, began in the first half of 1994. This work followed the success of Emergency on Planet Earth and drew energy from touring. The album, also released in 1994, was well-received, reaching second place on the UK Albums Chart and selling millions of copies worldwide. The track "Stillness in Time" was written by Jay Kay and Toby Smith, and production was handled by Rick Pope, although arranging and producer credits also fall to Jay Kay. In 2007, Scottish DJ Calvin Harris reinterpreted the song for a commemorative Radio 1 album, incorporating fragments of the original, though Jamiroquai was not credited on that occasion. The music video, directed by Earle Sebastian, was filmed in the Australian desert, showcasing the full band in action, something not so common in Jamiroquai videos, which usually focus on Jay Kay. In the clip, the didgeridoo percussionist, Wallis Buchanan, can be seen wearing a shirt with the Aboriginal flag. Music & Media magazine described the song as a piece that evokes a 1970s atmosphere, ideal for creating ambiance in various venues. Music Week gave it three out of five stars, calling it a Latin-infused funky track with a summery feel, while Roger Morton of NME suggested its flute solos approached the sound of cocktail bars.