Sex on the Beach (song)

"Sex on the Beach" is a song recorded by Dutch Eurodance group T-Spoon. It was released as a single in June 1997 and had great success in several countries, peaking at number 2 in the United Kingdom. In 2004 the song was released in a new version as "Sex on the Beach 2004". It peaked at number 70 in the Netherlands.

This article is about the 1997 song. For 2011 comedy film, see The Inbetweeners Movie. For cocktail, see Sex on the Beach.

"Sex on the Beach"
Single by T-Spoon
from the album The Hit Collection
B-side"Sex on the Beach" remixes
Released30 June 1997
Recorded1996
Genre
Length3:55
Label
  • Alabianca (Netherlands)
  • Control (UK)
Songwriter(s)
  • Serge Ramaekers
  • Dominic Sas
  • Remy De Groot
  • Humphrey Mijland
  • Shalamon "Shamrock" Baskin
Producer(s)
  • Serge Ramaekers
  • Dominic Sas
T-Spoon singles chronology
"Fly Away"
(1997)		 "Sex on the Beach"
(1997)		 "Message of Love"
(1997)

Critical reception

Daily Record commented, "Is this a song about hypothermia or are we simply a nostalgic nation harking back to the nonexistent summer of sunshine?"[1] They also compared it to Aqua's "Barbie Girl".[2]

Chart performance

"Sex on the Beach" was successful on the charts in Europe and New Zealand and remains the group's biggest hit to date. It managed to climb into the top 10 in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.[3][4][5] In the latter nation, the single debuted at number 2 during its first week on the UK Singles Chart, on September 13, 1998.[5] On the UK Indie Chart, it peaked at number one, and on the Eurochart Hot 100, it rose to number 16.[6][7] Outside Europe, "Sex on the Beach" charted in both New Zealand and Australia, peaking at numbers 6 and 64, respectively.[8][3] It earned a gold record in both New Zealand and the UK.[9][10]

Music video

A music video was made for "Sex on the Beach", directed by Kenny Wisdom.[11] It features the group partying with people on a beach.

Track listings

CD Maxi-single (Netherlands, 1997)

  1. "Sex on the Beach" (Ibiza Radio Mix) – 3:42
  2. "Sex on the Beach" (Original Mix) – 3:52
  3. "Sex on the Beach" (Summer Mix) – 4:11
  4. "Sex on the Beach" (Extended Original Edit) – 5:47

CD single (Netherlands, 1997)

  1. "Sex on the Beach" (Ibiza Radio Mix) – 3:42
  2. "Sex on the Beach" (Original Mix) – 3:52

Charts and certifications

References
  1. "Chart Slot". Daily Record. 16 October 1998. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. "Chartslot". Daily Record. 18 September 1998. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  3. "Ultratop.be – T-Spoon – Sex on the Beach" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  4. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sex on the Beach". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  6. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  7. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15 no. 40. 3 October 1998. p. 13. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  8. "ariaNET The Chart! Top 100 Singles – Week Commencing 22nd March 1999". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  9. "New Zealand single certifications – T-Spoon – Sex on the Beach". Recorded Music NZ.
  10. "British single certifications – T-Spoon – Sex on the Beach". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  11. "T-Spoon: Sex on the beach". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  12. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  13. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 34, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  14. "Dutchcharts.nl – T-Spoon – Sex on the Beach" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  15. "Charts.nz – T-Spoon – Sex on the Beach". Top 40 Singles.
  16. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  17. "Dutchcharts.nl – T-Spoon – Sex On The Beach 2004" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  18. "Jaaroverzichten 1997" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  19. "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1997". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  20. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1997" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  21. "Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 1997" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on 22 September 2005.
  22. "Best Sellers of 1998 – Singles Top 100". Music Week. 16 January 1999. p. 7.
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