"Stranded" is a song by American singer

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, released as the third single from her debut album, ''

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'' (1997). It was very successful in Europe, peaking within the top 10 in Austria, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and the UK. In the latter, it reached number three on both the

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and the

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. On the

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, it peaked at number ten in June 1998. Outside Europe, the single was a top 3 hit in New Zealand and also peaked at number six on the ''

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chart in the US.

Critical reception

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from ''

'' wrote, "Led by a cool, contemporary beat, "Stranded" is one -minute hook that couldn't sound more inviting as a mature-sounding uptempo cut for the summer. A funked-up, bass-heavy R&B edit should ensure spins at stations that lean to crossover, while the kicking Hothead T' Edit provides a perfect entree for dance-happy outlets." Adrian Thrills from ''

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'' described it as "sassy", noting that it's "mixing the soulful swagger of

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with a flapper-girl elegance reminiscent of the

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". A reviewer from '' Sunday Mirror'' commented, "Smart Swede follows up Ain't That Just The Way with another singalong cocktail bar anthem. Nice." Paul Sexton from ''

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'' viewed it as "another piece of swaying, summer-weight

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that commercial radio programmers can't get enough of."

Music video

The accompanying

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for "Stranded" was directed by Stuart Gosling and first aired in May 1998. He also directed the music video for "

Track listing

* CD single, UK (1998) #"Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:29 #"Stranded" (Steve Antony Hip Hop club mix) – 5:33 #"Stranded" (C&J Remix) – 3:40 #"Stranded" (Baffled club mix) – 6:31 #"Stranded" (Baffled Dub Mix) – 6:28 * CD maxi, Europe (1998) #"Stranded" (original version) – 3:34 #"Stranded" (Steve Antony R&B) – 3:59 #"Stranded" (Baffled Remix) – 6:27 #"Stranded" (Magestic 12 Sci Funk Remix) – 6:41 #"Stranded" (Baffled Dub Mix) – 6:28 #"Stranded" (extended version) – 5:10 * CD maxi, US (1999) #"Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:35 #"Stranded" (Nu Soul 7-inch remix) – 3:55 #"Stranded" (Hothead 7-inch edit) – 3:25 #"Stranded" (Calle & Mauro's Freestyle Radio Mix) – 3:13 #"Stranded" (Hothead extended remix) – 8:27 #"Stranded" (E-Smoove's Late Night Stomp) – 7:14

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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