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. The song features a sample of

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". The track was released on 14 August 2006 and charted at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. That same week, fellow series 2 finalist Chico also released a single. However, Lawson's track charted four places higher. "Sleepwalking" generally received positive criticism in the UK and was A-listed on

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. To date, the song has sold over 35,000 copies in the UK alone. The single was the first and only track to be lifted from Lawson's debut album ''

''. "Sleepwalking" also charted at number 44 in Ireland and at number 67 in Australia. The Australian release was released only as a download single. The single's B-side is a

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Charts

References

External links

Youtube video for ''Sleepwalking''.
2006 songs 2006 debut singles Maria Lawson songs Songs written by Andy McCluskey Songs written by Barbara Acklin Songs written by Eugene Record {{2000s-UK-single-stub