Light of the World (song)

"Light of the World" is a 1993 song by English artist Kim Appleby, released as the first single from her second solo album, Breakaway. She co-wrote it with her producers Neal Slateford and Neil Davidge. It reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1993. The single also charted in Germany, where it peaked at number 58. It spent 7 weeks on the German singles chart. In Australia, it only reached number 137. A black-and-white music video was made to accompany the song. It was directed by music video director and editor Tim Royes.[1]

"Light of the World"
Single by Kim Appleby
from the album Breakaway
Released	June 1993
Genre	Dance-pop house
Length	4:46
Label	Parlophone
Songwriter(s)	Kim Appleby Neal Slateford Neil Davidge
Producer(s)	Neal Slateford Neil Davidge
Kim Appleby singles chronology
"G.L.A.D." (1991) "Light of the World" (1993) "Breakaway" (1993)
Music video
"Light of the World" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "It's a pleasure to hear Kim Appleby back on the boards with "Light Of The World", a rave-etched pop/houser that is ready to dominate peak-hour programs." He added that "Kim romps happily, turning in a vocal that has a lot more soul than in the past."[2] Music & Media commented, "Okay, it's bubble gum, but don't call Kim dim. She has grown up with her audience and is therefore still relevant to good pop radio."[3] In her review of the Breakaway album, Hilary Chapman from Smash Hits stated that the song "come close to the irresistible catchiness of 1990's Don't Worry", adding that Appleby "shines in the uptempo songs of hope and optimism".[4]

Track listings

CD single, UK

1. "Light of the World" — 4:46
2. "Don't Worry" — 3:30
3. "Shame" — 4:38
4. "Light of the World" — 7:04

7" single, UK

1. "Light of the World" — 4:46
2. "Don't Worry" — 3:30

12" single, UK & Europe

1. "Light Of The World" (Phil Kelsey Remix) — 6:06
2. "Light Of The World" (Extended Mix) — 7:13
3. "Light Of The World" (Chaps Remix) — 7:04

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	137
Germany (Official German Charts)	58
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	51

References

1. "Light of the World (1993) by Kim Appleby". IMVDb. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
2. "Dance Trax". Billboard. 14 August 1993. p. 25. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
3. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 31 July 1993. p. 11. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
4. "New Albums: Best New Album". Smash Hits. 18 August 1993. p. 48. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
5. "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry (submitted to [email protected]), received 15 July 2015". imgur.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2020.