"Stranded"
Single by Lutricia McNeal
from the album My Side of Town
ReleasedMay 11, 1998 (1998-05-11)
Genre
Length3:34
LabelWildstar
Songwriter(s)
  • Rami Yacoub
  • Daniel Papalexis
  • Josef Larossi
Producer(s)
  • Daniel Papalexis
  • Rami Yacoub
  • Josef Larossi
Lutricia McNeal singles chronology
"My Side of Town"
(1997) 		"Stranded"
(1998) 		"Someone Loves You Honey"
(1998)
Music video
"Stranded" on YouTube

"Stranded" is a song by American singer Lutricia McNeal, released as the third single from her debut album, My Side of Town (1997), in May 1998. The song was a top 10 in Austria, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. In the latter, it reached number three on both the UK Singles Chart and the UK R&B Chart. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it peaked at number 10 in June 1998. Outside Europe, the single was a top-three hit in New Zealand and also peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In 1999, it was reported that "Stranded" had sold 2 million copies.[1]

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Led by a cool, contemporary beat, "Stranded" is one 3+1⁄2-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."[2] Adrian Thrills from Daily Mail described it as "sassy", noting that it's "mixing the soulful swagger of Donna Summer with a flapper-girl elegance reminiscent of the Pointer Sisters".[3] A reviewer from Sunday Mirror commented, "Smart Swede follows up "Ain't That Just the Way" with another singalong cocktail bar anthem. Nice."[4] Paul Sexton from The Times viewed it as "another piece of swaying, summer-weight soul that commercial radio programmers can't get enough of."[5]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Stranded" was directed by Stuart Gosling[6] and first aired in May 1998. It shows McNeal returning to a house and reminiscing of the past while she plays a piano. In between, there are scenes of the singer appearing with other people in the now empty house. Gosling also directed the video for "My Side of Town".

Track listings

  1. "Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:29
  2. "Stranded" (Steve Antony Hip Hop club mix) – 5:33
  3. "Stranded" (C&J Remix) – 3:40
  4. "Stranded" (Baffled club mix) – 6:31
  5. "Stranded" (Baffled dub mix) – 6:28
  1. "Stranded" (original version) – 3:34
  2. "Stranded" (Steve Antony R&B) – 3:59
  3. "Stranded" (Baffled remix) – 6:27
  4. "Stranded" (Magestic 12 Sci Funk remix) – 6:41
  5. "Stranded" (Baffled dub mix) – 6:28
  6. "Stranded" (extended version) – 5:10
  1. "Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:35
  2. "Stranded" (Nu Soul 7-inch remix) – 3:55
  3. "Stranded" (Hothead 7-inch edit) – 3:25
  4. "Stranded" (Calle & Mauro's Freestyle radio mix) – 3:13
  5. "Stranded" (Hothead extended remix) – 8:27
  6. "Stranded" (E-Smoove's Late Night Stomp) – 7:14

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[32] Gold 5,000*
Norway (IFPI Norway)[33] Gold  
Sweden (GLF)[34] Platinum 30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] Silver 200,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom May 11, 1998
  • CD
  • cassette
 Wildstar [36]
Japan September 9, 1998 CD
[37]
United States April 6, 1999
Epic [38]

References

  1. ^ Pride, Dominic, Lindstrom, Johan (9 October 1999). "McNeal's Swedish-flavored pop a hit". Billboard. Vol. 111. Issue 41.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (May 22, 1999). "New & Noteworthy" (PDF). Billboard. p. 25. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Thrills, Adrian (July 17, 1998). "Spirited Crows soar ever higher; It's Friday! Music!". Daily Mail.
  4. ^ Sunday Mirror. May 10, 1998. page 43.
  5. ^ Sexton, Paul (July 18, 1998). "New Album Releases; Music". The Times.
  6. ^ "Lutricia McNeal: Stranded". Mvdbase.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  7. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  8. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ultratip Bubbling Under 25/07/1998". Ultratop. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  10. ^ Danish Singles Chart. June 26, 1998.
  11. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15, no. 23. June 6, 1998. p. 14. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  12. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded" (in French). Les classement single.
  13. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  14. ^ "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15, no. 26. September 5, 1998. p. 15. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  15. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (18.06.1998–25.06.1998)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). June 19, 1998. p. 22. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  16. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Stranded". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  18. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  19. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded". Top 40 Singles.
  20. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded". VG-lista.
  21. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  22. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded". Singles Top 100.
  23. ^ "Lutricia McNeal – Stranded". Swiss Singles Chart.
  24. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  25. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  26. ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. May 1, 1999. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  27. ^ "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 1998" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 15, no. 51. December 19, 1998. p. 8. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  28. ^ "End of Year Charts 1998". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  29. ^ "Årslista Singlar, 1998" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  30. ^ "Best Sellers of 1998 – Singles Top 100". Music Week. January 16, 1999. p. 7.
  31. ^ "Najlepsze single na UK Top 40–1998 wg sprzedaży" (in Polish). Archived from the original on June 4, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  32. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Lutricia McNeal – Stranded". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  33. ^ "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 1993–2011" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  34. ^ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 1987−1998" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 17, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  35. ^ "British single certifications – Lutricia McNeal – Stranded". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  36. ^ "Reviews – For Records Out on 11 May 1998: Single Reviews". Music Week. May 2, 1998. p. 26.
  37. ^ "ルトリシア・マクニール" [Lutricia McNeal]. Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Archived from the original on October 31, 2007. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  38. ^ "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1293. April 2, 1999. pp. 44, 51.
Categories