"Trust Me" is a song by Swedish singer Pandora (a.k.a. Anneli Magnusson), released in October 1993 by Virgin Records as the first single from her debut album, One of a Kind (1993). The song is written and produced by Sir Martin & The Dr. Maxx Family, and also features an uncredited rap by rapper K-Slim. On the Swedish Singles Chart, it peaked at number three and was certified gold, as the most sold single of the year in Sweden.[1] Additionally, "Trust Me" was a top-10 hit also in Denmark, Finland, Israel and Norway.
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| Single by Pandora | ||||
| from the album One of a Kind | ||||
| B-side | "Remix" | |||
| Released | October 1993 | |||
| Recorded | June 1993 | |||
| Studio | Stocksund, Stockholm, Sweden | |||
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| Length | 3:26 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Trust Me" on YouTube | ||||
In September 2006, a remix of the song was released by United DJ's vs. Pandora, peaking at number two in Sweden.
Background and release
editSinger Anneli Magnusson from Västerås, Sweden was asked to record some demos she’d been singing in a small studio in her hometown. These demos ended up at EMI Sweden’s office. In the autumn of 1993 she signed a contract with the record company and released "Trust Me" under the name Pandora.[1]
Critical reception
editSwedish Aftonbladet stated that the song "is certainly an irresistible hit".[2] Billboard magazine described it as a "upbeat and direct" track.[3] A reviewer from Music & Media wrote, "Out of the Swedish box of Pandora rolls a pop/dance song as direct and catchy as Sabrina's 'Boys (Summertime Love)'. Oh Boy, a hit!"[4]
Chart performance
edit"Trust Me" was successful on the charts in several countries in Europe, particularly in Scandinavia. It peaked at number three in the singer's native Sweden on 17 November 1993,[5] behind "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meat Loaf and "Please Forgive Me" by Bryan Adams. The single debuted on Sverigetopplistan at number 31, peaking seven weeks later. It spent a total of 21 weeks within the chart, earning a gold record for becoming the most sold single of the year in Sweden. In Finland, "Trust Me" reached its highest chart position, as number two. In Norway, it made it to number eight,[6] while in Denmark, it peaked at number ten.[7] On the European Hot 100 Singles, "Trust Me" peaked at number 28 on 4 December 1993.[8] It debuted at the chart at number 74, after charting in Sweden.[9] Outside Europe, the song was a huge hit in Israel,[10] reaching number five. It also charted in Australia, peaking at number 82.[11]
Track listing
edit- CD single
- "Trust Me" (Radio Edit) – 3:26
- "Trust Me" (Club Extended) – 5:34
- CD maxi / 12"
- "Trust Me" (Radio Edit) – 3:26
- "Trust Me" (Club Extended) – 5:34
- "Trust Me" (Club Extended Deep) – 8:01
Charts
edit| Chart (1993–1994) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[11][12] | 82 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[7] | 10 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] | 28 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] | 2 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[6] | 8 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[5] | 3 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Sweden (GLF)[14] | Gold | 25,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
United DJ's vs. Pandora remix
edit| "Trust Me" | ||||
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| Single by United DJs vs Pandora | ||||
| from the album Celebration | ||||
| Released | September 2006 | |||
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| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Capitol Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | Vasco & Millboy | |||
| United DJs vs Pandora singles chronology | ||||
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In 2006, "Trust Me" was remixed and re-released by United DJs vs. Pandora. The song was released in September 2006 as the lead single from United DJs vs. Pandora's album, Celebration (2007).
The song peaked at number two on the Swedish Singles Chart, spending 32 weeks in the top 50.
Track listing
edit- CD single, Sweden (2006)
- "Trust Me" (Radio Edit) – 3:47
- "Trust Me" (Extended) – 6:09
Charts
edit| Chart (2006/07) | Peak position |
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| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] | 2 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Pandora: 'Trust Me' Star Heads Down Under". scenestr.com. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- ^ Aftonbladet. 3 December 1993.
- ^ "Swedish Smorgasbord: Pandora "Tell the World"". Billboard. 16 December 1995. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 48. 27 November 1993. p. 12. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Pandora – Trust Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Pandora – Trust Me". VG-lista. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 49. 4 December 1993. p. 12. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
- ^ a b "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 49. 4 December 1993. p. 11. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 45. 6 November 1993. p. 17. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ Soininen, Juha (26 September 2020). Move Your Body (2 The 90's): Unlimited Eurodance. BoD - Books on Demand. p. 124. ISBN 9789528026303. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 14 Aug 1994". The ARIA Report. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 212.
- ^ Nyman, Jake (2005). Suomi soi 4: Suuri suomalainen listakirja (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 951-31-2503-3.
- ^ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 1987−1998" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. 14 December 1993. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-17.
- ^ "United DJ's vs. Pandora – Trust Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
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