Other Side of the World

"Other Side of the World" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and is the opening track on her debut album, Eye to the Telescope. The song is about the problems of long-distance relationships and how they seldom work out. It is based on a true story of two friends Tunstall had who were a couple but one lived in Scotland and the other in the United States.

"Other Side of the World"
Single by KT Tunstall
from the album Eye to the Telescope
B-side	"Boo Hoo" "Morning Stars" "Throw Me a Rope"
Released	9 May 2005 (UK) October 2006 (Canada) May 2007 (US)
Recorded	2004
Genre	Acoustic rock pop rock
Length	3:34
Label	Relentless
Songwriter(s)	KT Tunstall Martin Terefe
Producer(s)	Steve Osborne Martin Terefe
KT Tunstall UK singles chronology
"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" (2005) "Other Side of the World" (2005) "Suddenly I See" (2005)
KT Tunstall US singles chronology
"Suddenly I See" (2005) "Other Side of the World" (2006) "Hold On" (2007)

"Other Side of the World" was released 9 May 2005 as the second single from that album and became her first top-twenty hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number thirteen. In mid-September 2006, it was released in the United States and Canada as the third and final single from the album. It is reportedly one of Tunstall's favourite songs.

As an April Fool's Day joke, Tunstall's manager told her that another artist was about to release a song almost identical to "Other Side of the World", so they would have to shelve Tunstall's release. As she was proud of her song and fell for the prank, Tunstall joked that she would have to do something major to get him back next year.

Critical reception

"Other Side of the World" received positive reviews from music critics. Billboard.com praised the song's "handsome, relaxed acoustic performance" and "imminently singable chorus".[1]

Track listings

7" REL18

1. "Other Side of the World" – 3:34
2. "Morning Stars" – 2:57

CD RELCD18

1. "Other Side of the World" – 3:34
2. "Boo Hoo" – 5:09

DVD RELDVD18

1. "Other Side of the World" (video)
2. "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" (video)
3. "Throw Me a Rope" (audio)

EU CD

1. "Other Side of the World" – 3:34
2. "Throw Me a Rope"
3. "Boo Hoo" – 5:09
4. "Morning Stars" – 2:57

iTunes Single

1. "Other Side of the World (Radio Version)" – 3:36

Promo CD

1. "Other Side of the World" (Radio Version)
2. "Other Side of the World" (Instrumental)

Other appearances

• The Acoustic Album (2006, Virgin)

The song appeared on the season 2 episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Something to Talk About".

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005–2006)	Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)[2]	25
Italy (FIMI)[3]	22
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4]	21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5]	21
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	13
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7]	7
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[8]	18

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)	Position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9]	121

References

1. "Billboard.com "Other Side of the World" review".
2. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Other Side of the World". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
3. "Italiancharts.com – KT Tunstall – Other Side of the World". Top Digital Download.
4. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 45, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 11 March 2020.
5. "Dutchcharts.nl – KT Tunstall – Other Side of the World" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
6. "KT Tunstall: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
7. "KT Tunstall Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
8. "KT Tunstall Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
9. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2005" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. p. 2. Retrieved 11 March 2020.