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For the film, see Light of My Life (film).

"Light of My Life" is a song by British singer Louise, released as her first single as a solo artist following her departure from Eternal earlier that year. Released on 25 September 1995, the ballad reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number 18 in Ireland. A music video was made for the song, directed by Russell Young.[citation needed]

Critical reception

Jon O'Brien from AllMusic described "Light of My Life" as "a lighters-in-the-air ballad".[2] James Masterton for Dotmusic viewed the song as "a beautiful ballad that shows her voice off to perfect effect".[3] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "For her debut single, Louise, once a member of Eternal, cites Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones as major influences. This smooth ballad, penned by producer Simon Climie, is certainly a change from the up-tempo energy of Eternal."[4] A reviewer from Music Week deemed it as "a disappointing track that may do well but is unlikely to have Eternal worrying too much."[5] Mark Sutherland from NME described it as a "Mariah Carey-esque ballad".[6]

Track listings

Charts

References

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 23 September 1995. p. 35. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ O'Brien, Jon. "Louise — Changing Faces: Best of Louise". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  3. ^ Masterton, James (1 October 1995). "Week Ending October 7th 1995". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  4. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 28 October 1996. p. 10. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 16 September 1995. p. 46. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  6. ^ Sutherland, Mark. "LOUISE – Naked". NME. Archived from the original on 2000-08-17. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  7. ^ Light of My Life (UK CD1 liner notes). Louise. EMI Records, 1st Avenue Records. 1995. CDEM 397, 7243 8 82433 2 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Light of My Life (Australian CD single liner notes). Louise. EMI Records, 1st Avenue Records. 1995. 7243 8 82433 2 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Light of My Life (UK CD2 liner notes). Louise. EMI Records, 1st Avenue Records. 1995. CDEMS 397, 7243 8 82499 2 8.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ Light of My Life (UK cassette single sleeve). Louise. EMI Records, 1st Avenue Records. 1995. CDEMDJ 397.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ Light of My Life (European CD single liner notes). Louise. EMI Records, 1st Avenue Records. 1995. 7243 8 82549 2 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 12, no. 42. 21 October 1995. p. 23. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  13. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Light of My Life". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  14. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  16. ^ "Top 100 Singles 1995". Music Week. 13 January 1996. p. 9.
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