Borderline (Michael Gray song)

Infobox Single
Name = Borderline


Artist = Michael Gray featuring Shelly Poole
from Album =
Released = 31st July, 2006 (Digital, UK)
7th August, 2006 (Physical & Vinyl, UK)
Format = CD single
Digital single
12" vinyl
Recorded = 2005/6
Genre = Pop–Dance
Length = 3:15
Label = Eye Industries
Writer = Shelly Poole, Michael Gray, David Washington
Producer = Michael Gray
[Certification =]
Misc = Extra chronology
Artist = Michael Gray
Background = #C62177
Type = singles
Last single = "The Weekend"
(2004)
This single = "Borderline" (2006)
Next single = TBA
Extra chronology
Artist = Shelly Poole
Background = #C62177
Type = singles
Last single = "Lost In You'" (2006)
This single = "Borderline" (2006)
Next single = "Totally Underwater (Remix)" (2006)Extra album cover
Upper caption = Alternate covers


Lower caption = Vinyl #2 cover.Extra album cover
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Lower caption = 12" cover.Extra album cover
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Lower caption =

"Borderline" is a single released by Michael Gray (DJ) featuring Shelly Poole in 2006 by Eye Industries (UK).

ong information

The song (not to be confused with Borderline by Madonna) was released as Michael Gray's second single in mid-2006 (see 2006 in music). While "Borderline" failed to match the success of its predecessor "The Weekend" it entered the top twenty on various charts including - the Official UK. Singles Chart and Dance Chart, UK. Upfront Club and Australian ARIA Club charts. It often fell off then re-entered the Australian ARIA Dance chart, for example it charted at #20 on 12/02/2007, months after its initial release.

Produced by Michael Gray, the song contains a sample replay of Chapter 8's 1979 RnB hit "Ready For Your Love". It was released as Gray's second solo single in July 2006 in the UK. It debuted on the UK singles chart at #58 and then rose to its peak at #12. It features guest vocalist Shelly Poole (formerly of Alisha's Attic) on vocals, she also co-wrote the track. It got to the B-list on Radio 1 in late July. It has been included on many compilation albums.

Track listings

"Many versions of "Borderline" were released, including:"
Digital single #1 (UK)
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Vocal)" — 6:55Digital single #2 (UK)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:15
# "Borderline (Original Mix)" — 7:35
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:25
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Vocal Mix)" — 7:06
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Mix)" — 5:56Digital single #1 (UK/Ireland)
# "Borderline (Lee Muddy Baker Acoustic Remix)" — 3:16Digital single #2 (UK/Ireland)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:15
# "Borderline (Original Mix)" — 7:35
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:25
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Vocal Mix)" — 7:06
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Mix)" — 5:56Digital single #3 (UK/Ireland)
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Vocal Mix)" — 7:08Digital single #4 (UK/Ireland)
# "Borderline (Disciples of Sound Vocal Mix)" — 8:29Digital single #1 (Belgium/Luxembourg)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:17
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:22Digital single #2 (Belgium/Luxembourg/Netherlands)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:19
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:28
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Vocal Mix)" — 7:10
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Mix)" — 6:59
# "Borderline (Lee Muddy Baker Acoustic Remix)" — 3:10Digital single (Italy)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:13
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:22
# "Borderline (Club Mix)" — 6:07
# "Borderline (Lee Muddy Baker Acoustic Mix)" — 3:09
# "Borderline (Gianluca Motaa "Soho" Mix)" — 8:23
# "Borderline (Gianluca Motaa "Camden" Dub)" — 6:02
# "Borderline (Pain and Rossini Mix)" — 6:38
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Vocal)" — 6:54
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Vocal Mix)" — 7:07
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Mix)" — 5:54
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Vocal Mix)" — 7:04
# "Borderline (Disciples of Sound Vocal Mix)" — 8:25Digital single (USA/Canada)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:13
# "Borderline (Club Mix)" — 6:07
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:22
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Vocal)" — 7:08
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Dub Mix)" — 5:52
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Instrumental)" — 5:54
# "Borderline (Disciples of Sound Vocal Mix)" — 8:26
# "Borderline (Disciples of Sound Dub Mix)" — 8:26
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Vocal Mix)" — 7:04
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Dub Mix)" — 6:49
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Alternative Dub Mix)" — 7:04
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Mix)" — 5:54
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Dub Mix)" — 5:54
# "Borderline (Lee Muddy Baker Acoustic Mix)" — 3:12
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Mix)" — 6:55
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Dub)" — 7:02Digital single (Denmark)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:17
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:26
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Vocal)" — 7:12
# "Borderline (Lee Muddy Baker Acoustic Mix)" — 3:12Digital single #1 (Germany/Austria/Switzerland)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:17
# "Borderline (Lee "Muddy" Baker Acoustic Mix)" — 3:11
# "Borderline (Original Mix)" — 7:38
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:26
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Mix)" — 6:57
# "Borderline (Michael's Neon Wave Vocal)" — 7:12Digital single #2 (Germany/Austria/Switzerland)
# "Borderline (Club Mix)" — 6:11Physical/Digital single (Australia)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:14
# "Borderline (Lee "Muddy" Baker Acousic Mix)" — 3:11
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Mix)" — 6:54
# "Borderline (Original Mix)" — 7:19
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:09
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher Vocal Mix)" 7:05
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Mix)" — 5:56Physical single (UK/Ireland)
# "Borderline (Radio Edit)" — 3:15
# "Borderline (Original Mix)" — 7:35
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)" — 6:25
# "Borderline (Dennis Christopher's Vocal Mix)" — 7:06
# "Borderline (Spencer & Hill Mix)" — 5:56
# "Borderline (Video)" — 3:15Vinyl #1
# "Borderline (Vocal Club Mix)"
# "Borderline (Michael Gray's Neon Wave Dub)" Vinyl #2
# "Borderline (Ian Carey Dub)"
# "Borderline (Gianluca Motaa Soho Mix)"

There are two extra versions of the single now because there was a mix-up on the UK and Ireland iTunes, the originally uploaded songs are now on iTunes as well as the official versions of the single.

Music video

The music video does not include Michael Gray or Shelly Poole. It features dancer Keeley Malone lying on a sun chair touching another dancer and lipsynching parts of the song - this scene switches back and forth through others which are of female dancers (including Shelina Gallacher among others) on rooftops of buildings in London (St. Paul's Cathedral can be seen at times in the background, and at least one location is believed to be 76 Shoe Lane, EC4 [http://76shoelane.com] ). The outfits in the video consist of what looks like; a white schoolgirl top and black tie, a black coat, a black bikini bottom, black stockings and black heels (as seen in the video screenshot). It has been banned on 3 UK TV channels. [http://www.ministryofsound.com/news/features/20060720_3] It was directed by Phil Griffin.

Charts

¹ Club mix

Official versions

# "Radio Edit"
# "Original Radio Edit"
# "Original Mix"
# "Club Mix"
# "Vocal Club Mix"
# " [http://www.dennischristopher.com Dennis Christopher] 's Vocal Mix"
# "Dennis Christopher's Dub Mix"
# "Dennis Christopher's Alternative Dub Mix"
# "Michael's Neon Wave Vocal"
# "Michael Gray's Neon Wave Dub"
# "Michael's Neon Wave Instrumental"
# "Disciples Of Sound Vocal Mix"
# "Disciples Of Sound Dub Mix"
# " [http://www.spencerandhill.com Spencer & Hill] Mix"
# "Ian Carey Vocal"
# "Ian Carey Dub"
# "Ian Carey Mix"
# "Lee Muddy Baker Acoustic Mix"
# "Gianluca Motta "Soho" Mix"
# "Gianluca Motta "Camden" Dub"
# "Pain and Rossini Mix"
# "Josh Peace Vocal Mix"

Credits and personnel

*Lead vocals: Shelly Poole
*Audio mixing: Michael Gray
*Sample Replay: Mark Summers, Scorccio.com
*Bass guitar: James Winchester
*Drums: Michael Gray
*Engineers: Michael Gray
*Keyboards: Michael Gray
*Producer: Michael Gray
*Luciana Caporaso: Photography
*Phil Griffin: Photography, Video Director
*Recorded at Sultra Studios UKRemixes
*"Lee "Muddy" Baker Mix": Remix and additional production by Lee "Muddy" Baker for Eye Industries.
*"Ian Carey Mix": Remixed by Ian Carey for Gfabuloso Industries. Recorded at Villa El Ferret, Spain.
*"Dennis Christopher Vocal Mix": Remix and additional production by: "Dennis Christopher" for White Men Don't Funk productions - Courtesy of Spinnin' Records.
*"Spencer & Hill Mix": Remix and additional production by Spencer & Hill for Kick Fresh Recordings.

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/michaelgrayuk Michael Gray's official Myspace]
* [http://www.shellypoole.com Shelly Poole's official site]
* [http://www.umtv.co.uk/michaelgray/ Promo page]
* [http://www.scorccio.com Scorccio Music Replays website]