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Space Cowboy (Jamiroquai song)

January 01, 1970

"Space Cowboy" is the international lead single from British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai's second studio album, The Return of the Space Cowboy (1994). Released on 26 September 1994 by Sony Soho Square, the single peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, number six in Italy, and number three in Iceland. In the United States, it gave the band their first number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In June 2006, it re-entered the UK Dance Chart at number one. Its music video was directed by Vaughan Arnell and Anthea Benton. The single contains remixes by David Morales, which further put the single in club circulation.[1][2]

"Space Cowboy"
Single by Jamiroquai
from the album The Return of the Space Cowboy
B-side
  • "The Kids"
  • "Journey to Arnhemland"
Released26 September 1994 (1994-09-26)
GenreFunk
Length
  • 6:24 (album version)
  • 3:36 (radio edit)
  • 6:32 (Stoned Again Mix/Original version)
LabelSony Soho Square
Songwriter(s)Jay Kay
Producer(s)Jay Kay
Jamiroquai singles chronology
"The Kids"
(1994) 		"Space Cowboy"
(1994) 		"Half the Man"
(1994)
Audio sample

Background edit

Three very distinct but relatively well-known versions of the song exist.

The original iteration was recorded with the band's regular bassist Stuart Zender and uses a slap bass technique during the chorus. This version is commonly known as the "Stoned Again Mix" and was largely the version played on radio when the single was released. The full "Stoned Again Mix" was a B-side on the 12" vinyl single, and a shorter 'radio edit' is the version included on the band's 'Greatest Hits' album, High Times: Singles 1992–2006. A lengthy rendition of this version is usually the one performed live, sometimes extended to as much as twelve minutes with additional instrumental parts, including wind instruments not on any recorded version.

The album version is noticeably different; it is considerably longer with a different bassline played not by Stuart Zender but by an artist credited as "Mr. X" in the album sleeve notes. Years later, Zender himself revealed on Instagram that the bass player who played on the song was Paul Powell; however, he affirmed that he wrote the original ("Stoned Again Mix") bassline himself.[3]

Thirdly, a house-style remix by David Morales, known as the 'Classic Club Remix' became popular in clubs and appears on many dance/club compilations. This appeared on the US single release and a shorter 'Classic Radio' edit was a B-side on the British CD single release of "Virtual Insanity". David Guetta's song "Stay (Don't Go Away)", featuring Raye, samples this remix.

In April 2024, nearly 30 years after its original mix, Michael Gray released an official remix of "Space Cowboy".[4][5][6][7]

"Space Cowboy" is a frequently covered song, with two notable cover versions: one by Jazzamor, and one by the band Jacarandaa. Cowboy Bebop scriptwriter Keiko Nobumoto said in an interview that the song "Space Cowboy" was one of the inspirations for Cowboy Bebop.[8]

Critical reception edit

In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton wrote that "Space Cowboy" "deviates little from that winning formula which still does not stop it sounding rather bland to these ears - but a No.17 hit first week out is not to be sniffed at."[9] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Will the "cap-ophile" neo soul brother be wearing a Stetson for this one? More laidback–or spacy?–than before, he'll be rocketed into the unknown, yet-to-be-explored universum of ACE." They also described it as "ideal radio music".[10] Alan Jones from Music Week noted, "A smooth and slick, downtempo piece of funk with plenty of room for ad-libs and stylish posturings. Augers well for upcoming album."[11] In his album review, Roger Morton from NME wrote, "Only in the wonky Everything is good/And brown/Oh I'm here again couplets of the concluding "Space Cowboy" do things get close to bonged out originality."[12] Tim Jeffery from the RM Dance Update said it "is a cool funky track with the emphasis much more on the lyrics than the dancefloor though its rumbling funky bass cuts through powerfully in places and there's a wild breakdown halfway through that raises the excitement level. Otherwise this is jazzy, radio friendly and very much what you'd expect."[13]

Music video edit

A music video was filmed for "Space Cowboy" using the single version of the song. It was directed by Vaughan Arnell and Anthea Benton, and mainly featured Jay Kay dancing around a blue room with multiple versions of him and the other band members appearing and disappearing. Occasional breaks show the band members against a blacklight with marijuana-leaf motifs. The video makes use of motion control photography to allow a seemingly-continuous shot as the camera pans around the room. In America, another version of the video replaced the leaves with daisies, without Jay's consent [citation needed]. A video of the David Morales remix also exists.[14] The video of "Space Cowboy" was A-listed on France's MCM in December 1994.[15]

Track listings edit

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[30] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom 26 September 1994
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Sony Soho Square [31]
United States 8 August 1995 Rhythmic contemporary radio Work [32]

References edit

  1. ^ Meyers, Justin (28 March 2017). "Jamiroquai's Official Top 10 biggest hits revealed". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. ^ Smith, Shawnee (21 December 1996). "Work's Group Jamiroquai Sets Sights On U.S." Billboard. pp. 23–24 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Jamiro-Mistery Solved!". 2 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy (Michael Gray's Good Vibe Zone)". Discogs. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ^ Space Cowboy (Michael Gray's Good Vibe Zone) - Single by Jamiroquai & Michael Gray on Apple Music, 19 April 2024, retrieved 20 April 2024
  6. ^ "Space Cowboy (Michael Gray's Good Vibe Dub) - Jamiroquai". www.traxsource.com. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  7. ^ 1001Tracklists. "Jamiroquai - Space Cowboy (Michael Gray Dub Mix) [SONY]". 1001Tracklists. Retrieved 20 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Interview: The Crew of Cowboy Bebop, 20 Years Later". Anime News Network. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  9. ^ Masterton, James (2 October 1994). "Week Ending October 8th 1994". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  10. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 17 September 1994. p. 10. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  11. ^ Jones, Alan (1 October 1994). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 18. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  12. ^ Morton, Roger (22 October 1994). "Long Play". NME. p. 46. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  13. ^ Jeffery, Tim (8 October 1994). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 9. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  14. ^ . www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  15. ^ "Station Reports > MCM/Paris" (PDF). Music & Media. 3 December 1994. p. 18. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  17. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 43. 22 October 1994. p. 20. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  18. ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 19 November 1994. p. 31. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  20. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (18.11. '95 – 24.11. '95)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 18 November 1995. p. 50. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  21. ^ "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 12, no. 28. 15 July 1995. p. 7. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  23. ^ "Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  24. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  25. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  26. ^ "Jamiroquai Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  27. ^ "Jamiroquai Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  28. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  29. ^ "Árslistinn 1995". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 2 January 1996. p. 25. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  30. ^ "British single certifications – Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  31. ^ "Single Releases" (PDF). Music Week. 24 September 1994. p. 25. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  32. ^ "Selected New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1106. 4 August 1995. p. 82. Retrieved 10 August 2021.

January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Space Cowboy Jamiroquai song news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2021 Learn how and when to remove this message Space Cowboy is the international lead single from British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai s second studio album The Return of the Space Cowboy 1994 Released on 26 September 1994 by Sony Soho Square the single peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart number six in Italy and number three in Iceland In the United States it gave the band their first number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart In June 2006 it re entered the UK Dance Chart at number one Its music video was directed by Vaughan Arnell and Anthea Benton The single contains remixes by David Morales which further put the single in club circulation 1 2 Space Cowboy Single by Jamiroquaifrom the album The Return of the Space CowboyB side The Kids Journey to Arnhemland Released26 September 1994 1994 09 26 GenreFunkLength6 24 album version 3 36 radio edit 6 32 Stoned Again Mix Original version LabelSony Soho SquareSongwriter s Jay KayProducer s Jay KayJamiroquai singles chronology The Kids 1994 Space Cowboy 1994 Half the Man 1994 Audio sample source source filehelp Contents 1 Background 2 Critical reception 3 Music video 4 Track listings 5 Charts 5 1 Weekly charts 5 2 Year end charts 6 Certifications 7 Release history 8 ReferencesBackground editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed July 2021 Learn how and when to remove this message Three very distinct but relatively well known versions of the song exist The original iteration was recorded with the band s regular bassist Stuart Zender and uses a slap bass technique during the chorus This version is commonly known as the Stoned Again Mix and was largely the version played on radio when the single was released The full Stoned Again Mix was a B side on the 12 vinyl single and a shorter radio edit is the version included on the band s Greatest Hits album High Times Singles 1992 2006 A lengthy rendition of this version is usually the one performed live sometimes extended to as much as twelve minutes with additional instrumental parts including wind instruments not on any recorded version The album version is noticeably different it is considerably longer with a different bassline played not by Stuart Zender but by an artist credited as Mr X in the album sleeve notes Years later Zender himself revealed on Instagram that the bass player who played on the song was Paul Powell however he affirmed that he wrote the original Stoned Again Mix bassline himself 3 Thirdly a house style remix by David Morales known as the Classic Club Remix became popular in clubs and appears on many dance club compilations This appeared on the US single release and a shorter Classic Radio edit was a B side on the British CD single release of Virtual Insanity David Guetta s song Stay Don t Go Away featuring Raye samples this remix In April 2024 nearly 30 years after its original mix Michael Gray released an official remix of Space Cowboy 4 5 6 7 Space Cowboy is a frequently covered song with two notable cover versions one by Jazzamor and one by the band Jacarandaa Cowboy Bebop scriptwriter Keiko Nobumoto said in an interview that the song Space Cowboy was one of the inspirations for Cowboy Bebop 8 Critical reception editIn his weekly UK chart commentary James Masterton wrote that Space Cowboy deviates little from that winning formula which still does not stop it sounding rather bland to these ears but a No 17 hit first week out is not to be sniffed at 9 Pan European magazine Music amp Media commented Will the cap ophile neo soul brother be wearing a Stetson for this one More laidback or spacy than before he ll be rocketed into the unknown yet to be explored universum of ACE They also described it as ideal radio music 10 Alan Jones from Music Week noted A smooth and slick downtempo piece of funk with plenty of room for ad libs and stylish posturings Augers well for upcoming album 11 In his album review Roger Morton from NME wrote Only in the wonky Everything is good And brown Oh I m here again couplets of the concluding Space Cowboy do things get close to bonged out originality 12 Tim Jeffery from the RM Dance Update said it is a cool funky track with the emphasis much more on the lyrics than the dancefloor though its rumbling funky bass cuts through powerfully in places and there s a wild breakdown halfway through that raises the excitement level Otherwise this is jazzy radio friendly and very much what you d expect 13 Music video editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed July 2021 Learn how and when to remove this message A music video was filmed for Space Cowboy using the single version of the song It was directed by Vaughan Arnell and Anthea Benton and mainly featured Jay Kay dancing around a blue room with multiple versions of him and the other band members appearing and disappearing Occasional breaks show the band members against a blacklight with marijuana leaf motifs The video makes use of motion control photography to allow a seemingly continuous shot as the camera pans around the room In America another version of the video replaced the leaves with daisies without Jay s consent citation needed A video of the David Morales remix also exists 14 The video of Space Cowboy was A listed on France s MCM in December 1994 15 Track listings editUK CD single Space Cowboy 3 36 Journey to Arnhemland 5 22 The Kids 5 01 Space Cowboy demo version 4 17 Europe 12 inch single Space Cowboy edit 3 46 Journey to Arnhemland 5 22 Space Cowboy Stoned Again Mix 6 32 Space Cowboy Michael Gray s Good Vibe Zone single Space Cowboy Michael Gray s Good Vibe Zone Edit 3 25 Space Cowboy Michael Gray s Good Vibe Zone Extended 6 23 Space Cowboy Michael Gray s Good Vibe Zone Dub 5 48 US 12 inch single Space Cowboy album version 6 24 Space Cowboy instrumental 3 46 Space Cowboy radio edit 3 36 Space Cowboy Classic Club Remix 7 52 Space Cowboy Babinstrumental 6 45 Space Cowboy Classic Radio Remix 4 01 2006 digital EP Space Cowboy Mayhem amp Musaphia Reconstruction Mix 8 50 Space Cowboy Mayhem amp Musaphia Deep Dub 7 18Charts editWeekly charts edit Chart 1994 1995 Peakposition Belgium Ultratop 50 Flanders 16 49 Europe Eurochart Hot 100 17 72 Europe European Dance Radio 18 3 France SNEP 19 22 Iceland Islenski Listinn Topp 40 20 3 Italy Musica e dischi 21 6 Scotland OCC 22 21 Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 23 28 UK Singles OCC 24 17 UK Dance OCC 25 11 US Dance Club Songs Billboard 26 1 US Dance Singles Sales Billboard 27 27 Chart 2006 Peakposition UK Dance OCC 28 1 Year end charts edit Chart 1995 Position Iceland Islenski Listinn Topp 40 29 51Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units sales United Kingdom BPI 30 Silver 200 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone Release history editRegion Date Format s Label s Ref United Kingdom 26 September 1994 12 inch vinylCDcassette Sony Soho Square 31 United States 8 August 1995 Rhythmic contemporary radio Work 32 References edit Meyers Justin 28 March 2017 Jamiroquai s Official Top 10 biggest hits revealed Official Charts Company Retrieved 18 March 2018 Smith Shawnee 21 December 1996 Work s Group Jamiroquai Sets Sights On U S Billboard pp 23 24 via Google Books Jamiro Mistery Solved 2 October 2018 Jamiroquai Space Cowboy Michael Gray s Good Vibe Zone Discogs 20 April 2024 Retrieved 20 April 2024 Space Cowboy Michael Gray s Good Vibe Zone Single by Jamiroquai amp Michael Gray on Apple Music 19 April 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