Lola's Theme
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| Single by The Shapeshifters | ||||
| from the album Sound Advice | ||||
| Released | 12 July 2004 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Disco house | |||
| Length | 03:27 (radio edit) 05:37 (album version) |
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"Lola's Theme" is the debut single by British house duo The Shapeshifters. It was released on 12 July 2004 as the lead single from their debut album, Sound Advice (2004).
The name "Lola's Theme" was originally a working title for this record; Lola is Simon Marlin's wife, and it was while listening to her record collection that the initial idea for the track was conceived. "Lola's Theme" features a sample from the introduction of Johnnie Taylor's 1982 R&B hit "What About My Love" and it was originally released as an instrumental at the end of 2003 on their own Nocturnal Groove label. Due to its immense popularity, "Lola's Theme" was licensed from Nocturnal Groove to Positiva Records.
At the same time, the sample of "What About My Love" was then completely replayed by Mark Summers at Scorccio Sample Replays, recreating all elements of the sample (strings, brass sections, piano, etc.). The duo then set about finding a vocalist. After a long search they met Cookie, a gospel singer from the London Community Gospel Choir who recorded the vocals for the full release.
The song is a dance pop song, utilizing elements of "What About My Love" by Johnnie Taylor. Lyrically, the song speaks of a person whom for most of his/her life felt disillusioned and alienated. The protagonist tells the subject of the song that they were a guide who helped the protagonist have a positive outlook on life. The subject remains ambiguous, but can be aimed towards a lover or a parent, or God.
"Lola's Theme" was released on 12 July 2004, and upon its release went straight into the charts in the United Kingdom at number one. "Lola's Theme" also topped the American Dance Charts, peaking at number one on the Hot Dance Airplay chart in October 2004. The duo went on to have a further two Top 20 UK hits ("Back To Basics" and "Incredible") and now have a recording contract with Defected Records.
"Lola's Theme" was nominated for "Best British Single" at the 2005 Brit Awards. The song was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony, on the fictional in game station Vladivostok FM.
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