The Key (Matt Goss song)

"The Key" is the debut solo single from English singer-songwriter and musician Matt Goss.^{[1][2][3][4][better source needed][5][6][7]} It was released in 1995 as the lead single from his debut solo album, The Key (1996).^[8][9] It peaked at number 40^[10][11] on the UK Singles Chart and 35 in Belgium.^[12][13] The track was re-recorded and re-released in 2004 as "Minimal Chic Ft. Matt Goss" and peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.^[14]

"The Key"
Single by Matt Goss
from the album The Key
B-side	"Second Time Dreaming"
Released	1995
Genre	funk, soul, pop
Length	3:59
Label	Polydor
Songwriter(s)	Matt Goss
Producer(s)	Matt Goss, Tony Phillips
Matt Goss singles chronology
"The Key" (1995) "If You Were Here Tonight" (1996)

Goss composed the music, lyrics, production, programming, keyboards, bass, vocals and backing vocals on the track with Tony Phillips on the production and mixing.^[15] The track was released in the UK, Italy, France, Netherlands and Australia.^[16] "Second Time Dreaming" was an exclusive B-side to the cassette single only in the UK.^[17]

The track was remixed by Italian DJ Joe T Vannelli and the remix peaked at number one in the Italian dance chart.^[18][19][20]

Track listings

• CD

1. "The Key" (7" Edit) — 3:59
2. "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Dubby Mix) — 7:07
3. "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Corvette Mix) — 7:00
4. "The Key" (Joe T Vannelli Corvette 2 Mix) — 7:35

• 12"

1. "The Key" (Joe T. Vannelli Dubby Mix) — 9:09
2. "The Key" (Joe T. Vannelli Corvette 2 Mix) — 7:35

• Cassette single

1. "The Key" (7" Edit) — 3:59
2. "Second Time Dreaming" — 5:25

Personnel

• Guitar – Tim Pierce
• Keyboards – Max Cassan (CD tracks: 2, 3, 4)
• Music By, Lyrics By, Producer, Programmed By, Keyboards, Bass, Vocals, Backing Vocals – Matt Goss
• Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By, Programmed By – Tony Phillips
• Remix, Bass, Drums – Joe T. Vannelli (CD tracks: 2, 3, 4)

Charts

Chart (1995)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[21]	35
Europe (European Dance Radio)^[22]	19
Italy (FIMI)^[23]	1
UK Singles (OCC)^[24]	40

Chart (2004)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)^[25]	54

References

1. Betts, Graham (2006). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2006. Collins. p. 20. ISBN 9780007200771. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
2. "Collingwood College - Alumni". Collingwood College. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
3. "Matt Goss collaboration and partnerships". Atlantric Speaker Bureau. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
4. "Matt Goss discography". Matt Goss fan site.
5. Goss, Matt (9 January 2014). More Than You Know (1 ed.). Harper Collins. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-00-720762-6. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
6. Anosova, Daria (5 Oct 2016). "Bros reunite for first time in a decade". Gigwise. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
7. "Matt Goss". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
8. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2 Sep 1995. p. 60. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
9. "The Key - Matt Goss". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
10. Michael, Heatley (1996). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Rock: The World's Most Comprehensive Illustrated Rock Reference. Virgin. p. 27. ISBN 9781852276669.
11. "Matt Goss full official chart history". Official charts. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
12. "Matt Goss - The Key". lescharts.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
13. "Matt Goss - The Key". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
14. "i need the key full official chart history". Official Charts. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
15. "Matt Goss - The Key (CD single)". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
16. "Matt Goss - The Key - Releases, Reviews, Credits". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
17. "Matt Goss - The Key (Cassette single)". Discogs. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
18. De Baser, Abraham (10 April 2017). "Matt Goss The Key Review written by Abraham for DeBaser". Debaser. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
19. per DeBaser, Abraham. "Matt Goss The Key Recensione scritta da Abraham per DeBaser". debaser.it. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
20. "Joe T. Vannelli - Italy DJ / Producer / Remixer". ICU Artists. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
21. "Matt Goss – The Key" (in French). Ultratop 50.
22. "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 9 September 1995. p. 12. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
23. "Matt Goss – The Key". Top Digital Download.
24. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
25. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.