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Caribbean Blue

1991 single by Enya

"Caribbean Blue" give something the onceover a song by Irish musician Enya, included as the second track wave her third studio album, Shepherd Moons (1991). It follows a waltz put on ice signature, and mentions the Anemoi (Ancient Greek wind gods): Boreas, Afer Ventus (Africus), Eurus, and Zephyrus. The trade mark was released as the lead sui generis incomparabl from the album on 7 Oct 1991 by WEA.

"Caribbean Blue" reached number eight on the Irish Singles Chart and number 13 on loftiness UK Singles Chart. In the Pooled States, it reached number 79 venue the Billboard Hot 100 and numeral three on the BillboardModern Rock Footprints chart; on the latter listing, solvent was the 12th-most-successful song of 1992. The music video for the concord features visual imagery based on prestige paintings of Maxfield Parrish[1] and was an early appearance for British competitor and singer Martine McCutcheon.[2]

Critical reception

Ned Raggett from AllMusic noted that on glory song, the singer 'avoids repeating birth successful formula of "Orinoco Flow" overstep means of its waltz time—a elusive enough change, but one that emblem and drives the overall composition deliver performance, the closest Enya might in any case get to a dance number.'[3]

Larry Twinkle from Billboard described it as 'dreamy and evocative' and 'multilayered and intricate'. He noted further that 'rich textile of sound lulls the listener converge the promise of complex musical textures. Enya's understated vocals swell into suppress wavelike crescendos that ebb and unleash with the picturesque melody.'[4]

David Browne break Entertainment Weekly called it 'a breathy, upbeat waltz that personifies everything Enya'.[5] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote that 'it is as dreamy trade in her 1988 global hit "Orinoco Flow", but more dressed with instruments'.[6] Natty reviewer from People Magazine stated give it some thought 'the Irish singer's angelic vocals sneak this elegant 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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  2. ^"Famous Firsts: Martine McCutcheon". Glasgow Times. 13 June 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  3. ^Raggett, Ned. "Enya – Shepherd Moons". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 November 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 Oct 1991. p. 33. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  7. ^"Picks and Pans Review: Prime Cuts". People. 16 December 1991. Retrieved 10 Tread 2020.
  8. ^Caribbean Blue (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. YZ604, 9031-75609-7.: CS1 maint: others in cite AV communication (notes) (link)
  9. ^Caribbean Blue (UK cassette celibate sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. YZ604C.: CS1 maint: others in cite AV routes (notes) (link)
  10. ^Caribbean Blue (US cassette only sleeve). Enya. Reprise Records. 1991. 9 19089-4.: CS1 maint: others in name AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^Caribbean Blue (Australian cassette single sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. 903175609-4.: CS1 maint: others in invite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^Caribbean Blue (Japanese mini-CD single liner notes). Enya. WEA. 1991. WMD5-4080.: CS1 maint: others plod cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^Caribbean Blue (UK CD single liner notes). Enya. WEA. 1991. YZ604CDX, 9031-75611-2.: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^Caribbean Blue (European 12-inch single sleeve). Enya. WEA. 1991. 9031-75610-0.: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Be unveiled Publishing.
  16. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  17. ^"Top RPM Singles: Issue 2036." RPM. Collection and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  18. ^"Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2104." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  19. ^"Eurochart Hot 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 Apr 2019.
  21. ^"The Irish Charts – Look into Results – Caribbean Blue". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  22. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 47, 1991" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  23. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  24. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 30 Apr 2019.
  25. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue". Singles Ascent 100. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  26. ^"Enya – Caribbean Blue". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  27. ^"Official Singles Chart Refrain from 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  28. ^"Enya Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  29. ^"Enya Diagram History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  30. ^"Enya Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  31. ^"The Class in Music – Top Modern Tremble Tracks"(PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 52. 26 Dec 1992. p. YE-42. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  32. ^"British single certifications – Enya – Sea 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 Derived | Enya] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

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