"Cleopatra's Theme" is a song by British R&B girl group

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from their first album, '' Comin' Atcha!'' (1998). Released by

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as the group's debut single, it reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was their only song to reach the top 40 in the United States, where Cleopatra promoted the song by appearing on several children's programming blocks.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' wrote, "Are ya ready for the female equivalent of

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? This UK teen trio has already won the ardent approval of kids throughout much of Europe on the strength of a light-

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groove, a candy-sweet

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, and charmingly girlish harmonies. Precocious lead singer Cleopatra Higgins has the makings of a baby diva, as she vamps with a surprisingly soulful hand." He added further, "Early reaction from

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programmers here hints that this adorable sister act's music will be on the lips of mall America within seconds. "Cleopatra's Theme" is just one of numerous tasty treats to be discovered on the forthcoming full-length debut, '' Comin' Atcha!'' You'll be hearing just about all of 'em soon enough." Chuck Campbell from ''

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'' said, "Granted, this song is infectious, especially when the girls' voices sweep together into the light R&B hook." A reviewer from ''

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'' gave "Cleopatra's Theme" four out of five, adding, "Take three currently successful music trends — all-girl groups, teenage exuberance and R&B — combine in one neat package and provide an infectious, radio-friendly debut single for this attractive trio. They can't fail." Ian Hyland from ''

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'' gave it nine out of ten, concluding, "This group of hip-hopping

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teens are some serious soul divas in the making. Keep a look out."

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Max & Daria consists of the girls singing and dancing in their room, after being told by their mother to turn the television off. It received airplay on U.S. channels, such as

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, and

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Track listings

* UK, European, Australian, and Japanese CD single # "Cleopatra's Theme" (radio edit) – 3:51 # "Cleopatra's Theme" (D+A mix) – 4:17 # "Cleopatra's Theme" (Brooklyn Funk R&B mix) – 5:11 # "Cleopatra's Theme" (Brooklyn Funk club mix) – 6:08 # "Cleopatra's Theme" (Booker T's Mass Fusion Lick) – 5:52 * UK cassette single and US CD single # "Cleopatra's Theme" (radio edit) – 3:51 # "Cleopatra's Theme" (D+A mix) – 4:17

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

{{Authority control 1998 debut singles 1998 songs Maverick Records singles Warner Music Group singles