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, the former lead singer of Electribe 101, and was released in 1995 as the second single from her debut solo album, ''

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'' (1995). Written by Martin, it reached moderate success on the charts in Europe, peaking at number ten in Italy, number 19 in Finland and number 29 in the UK. It also reached number three on the US ''

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chart and number 22 on the ''Billboard'' Dance Sales chart. A

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was also produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

John Bush from

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described the song as "magical"

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from ''

'' wrote, " Brian "B.T." Transeau produced this smoker with a

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urgency that complements Martin's expectedly melodramatic performance. The two were behind the board for the easily programmable Jacob's Ladder remix." In his weekly UK chart commentary in ''

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felt the track "somehow lacks the charm of its predecessor". A reviewer from ''

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'' noted its "wonderful sweep". ''

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'' gave it three out of five, adding, "Martin's voice isn't to all tastes but she works with the right producers (BT in this case), and this uptempo dance record has claims on a chart place." The '' RM'' Dance Update declared it as "another great vocal performance and a club smash". An editor,

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, called it a "trancey groove".

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'' said that the singer "adds oomph" to a "hard-thumping workout".

Track listing

* 12" single, UK # "Running Around Town" ( BT's Jacobs Ladder Mix) — 13:13 # "Running Around Town" (BT's Shelter Mix) — 7:01 # "Running Around Town" (Extended Mix) — 5:27 * CD single, UK & Europe # "Running Around Town" (7" Mix) — 3:57 # "Running Around Town" (BT's Jacobs Ladder Mix) — 13:09 # "

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Edited Club Mix) — 6:49 * CD maxi, US # "Running Around Town" (7" Mix) — 3:55 # "Running Around Town" (BT's Jacobs Ladder Mix) — 13:12 # "Running Around Town" (Extended Mix) — 5:27 # "Running Around Town" (BT's Shelter Mix) — 7:01 # "Running Around Town" ( Junior's Mix) — 11:04 # "Your Loving Arms" (Brothers in Rhythm Edited Club Mix) — 6:49

Charts

References

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