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"'''You Lied to Me'''" is a 1992 song by British [[dance-pop]] singer-songwriter [[Cathy Dennis]]. It was released as the first single from her second album, ''[[Into the Skyline]]'' (1992), in August 1992. In the US, it was a top 40 hit on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot 100]], while peaking at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' [[Hot Dance Club Play]] chart.
"'''You Lied to Me'''" is a song by British [[dance-pop]] singer-songwriter [[Cathy Dennis]], released in August 1992 as the first single from her second album, ''[[Into the Skyline]]'' (1992). The song was written by Dennis with Greg Carmichael, Patrick Adams, and received favorable reviews from music critics. In the US, it was a top 40 hit on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot 100]], while peaking at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' [[Hot Dance Club Play]] chart.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
[[Larry Flick]] from ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' wrote that [[Cathy Dennis|Dennis]] "twirls back onto the dance floor with an aggressive, attitudinal [[pop music|pop]]/[[House music|houser]]". He added, "Teaming her up with club kingpin [[Shep Pettibone]] was an inspired move. He dresses her lovely voice with vigorous beats, layers of intricate keyboard effects, and an unshakable chorus. [...] Totally fierce."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Larry |last= Flick |title= Single Reviews |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= 29 August 1992 |page= 77 |access-date= 25 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-08-29.pdf |author-link= Larry Flick}}</ref> Another editor stated that Dennis' vocal range "has grown considerably, as proven on "You Lied To Me", which casts her as a swaggering diva".<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Album Reviews |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= 26 September 1992 |page= 69 |access-date= 25 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-09-26.pdf}}</ref> Randy Clark from ''[[Cashbox (magazine)|Cashbox]]'' described it as a "[[electronic dance music|dance]] beat track" where Dennis is "keeping her dance roots alive".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Randy |last= Clark |title= Music Reviews: Singles |magazine= [[Cashbox (magazine)|Cashbox]] |date= 26 September 1992 |page= 5 |access-date= 1 November 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/90s/1992/CB-1992-09-26.pdf}}</ref> [[David Browne (journalist)|David Browne]] from ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' stated that it "is worthy of "[[Touch Me (All Night Long)#Cathy Dennis version|Touch Me (All Night Long)]]" and her whooshing club hits".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= David |last= Browne |title= Into the Skyline |magazine= [[Entertainment Weekly]] |date= 2 October 1992 |access-date= 11 November 2020 |url= https://ew.com/article/1992/10/02/skyline-2/ |author-link= David Browne (journalist)}}</ref>
[[Larry Flick]] from ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' wrote that [[Cathy Dennis|Dennis]] "twirls back onto the dance floor with an aggressive, attitudinal [[Dance-pop|pop/houser]]". He added, "Teaming her up with club kingpin [[Shep Pettibone]] was an inspired move. He dresses her lovely voice with vigorous beats, layers of intricate keyboard effects, and an unshakable chorus. [...] Totally fierce."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Larry |last= Flick |title= Single Reviews |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= 29 August 1992 |page= 77 |access-date= 25 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-08-29.pdf |author-link= Larry Flick}}</ref> Another editor stated that Dennis' vocal range "has grown considerably, as proven on "You Lied To Me", which casts her as a swaggering diva".<ref>{{cite magazine|title= Album Reviews |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= 26 September 1992 |page= 69 |access-date= 25 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-09-26.pdf}}</ref> Randy Clark from ''[[Cashbox (magazine)|Cashbox]]'' described it as a "[[electronic dance music|dance]] beat track" where Dennis is "keeping her dance roots alive".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Randy |last= Clark |title= Music Reviews: Singles |magazine= [[Cashbox (magazine)|Cashbox]] |date= 26 September 1992 |page= 5 |access-date= 1 November 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/90s/1992/CB-1992-09-26.pdf}}</ref> [[David Browne (journalist)|David Browne]] from ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' stated that it "is worthy of "[[Touch Me (All Night Long)#Cathy Dennis version|Touch Me (All Night Long)]]" and her whooshing club hits".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= David |last= Browne |title= Into the Skyline |magazine= [[Entertainment Weekly]] |date= 2 October 1992 |access-date= 11 November 2020 |url= https://ew.com/article/1992/10/02/skyline-2/ |author-link= David Browne (journalist)}}</ref>


Dave Sholin from the ''[[Gavin Report]]'' commented, "It's clear by her track record this multitalented singer, producer, writer has a magic touch when it comes to putting together hits for Top 40 radio. Once again, Cathy delivers a house pleaser that's sure to pump non-stop excitement onto the airwaves."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Dave |last= Sholin |title= Gavin Picks: Singles |magazine= [[Gavin Report]] |date= 21 August 1992 |page= 56 |access-date= 17 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-08-21.pdf}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Music & Media]]'' called it "jubilant".<ref>{{cite magazine|title= New Releases: Albums |magazine= [[Music & Media]] |date= 26 September 1992 |page= 10 |access-date= 22 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1992/MM-1992-09-26.pdf}}</ref> Mark Frith from ''[[Smash Hits]]'' praised the track, giving it five out of five. He stated that Dennis "gives the vocal performance of a lifetime about her two-timing man who's on his way out of her door. A triumphant return to form and runner-up best new single."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Mark |last= Frith |url= https://www.flickr.com/photos/57779449@N02/49385880426/in/album-72157712670924938/ |title= New Singles |magazine= [[Smash Hits]] |date= 22 July 1992 |page= 53 |access-date= 6 October 2020}}</ref>
Dave Sholin from the ''[[Gavin Report]]'' commented, "It's clear by her track record this multitalented singer, producer, writer has a magic touch when it comes to putting together hits for [[Top 40 radio]]. Once again, Cathy delivers a [[house]] pleaser that's sure to pump non-stop excitement onto the airwaves."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Dave |last= Sholin |title= Gavin Picks: Singles |magazine= [[Gavin Report]] |date= 21 August 1992 |page= 56 |access-date= 17 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-08-21.pdf}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Music & Media]]'' called it "jubilant".<ref>{{cite magazine|title= New Releases: Albums |magazine= [[Music & Media]] |date= 26 September 1992 |page= 10 |access-date= 22 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1992/MM-1992-09-26.pdf}}</ref> Sam Wood from ''[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]'' felt that "You Lied to Me" "do recall the bouncy ebullience of "[[Just Another Dream]]", Dennis' breakthrough hit."<ref>Wood, Sam (10 November 1992). "24 Six-String Caprices by Eliot Fisk". ''[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]''.</ref> Mark Frith from ''[[Smash Hits]]'' praised the track, giving it five out of five. He stated that Dennis "gives the vocal performance of a lifetime about her two-timing man who's on his way out of her door. A triumphant return to form and runner-up best new single."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Mark |last= Frith |url= https://www.flickr.com/photos/57779449@N02/49385880426/in/album-72157712670924938/ |title= New Singles |magazine= [[Smash Hits]] |date= 22 July 1992 |page= 53 |access-date= 6 October 2020}}</ref>


==Track listings==
==Track listings==

Revision as of 15:59, 7 March 2023

"You Lied to Me"
Single by Cathy Dennis
from the album Into the Skyline
Released17 August 1992 (1992-08-17)[1]
GenreDance-pop, house
Length4:09
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Cathy Dennis, Greg Carmichael, Patrick Adams
Producer(s)Cathy Dennis, Phil Bodger
Cathy Dennis singles chronology
"Everybody Move"
(1991) 		"You Lied to Me"
(1992) 		"Irresistible"
(1992)

"You Lied to Me" is a song by British dance-pop singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis, released in August 1992 as the first single from her second album, Into the Skyline (1992). The song was written by Dennis with Greg Carmichael, Patrick Adams, and received favorable reviews from music critics. In the US, it was a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, while peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that Dennis "twirls back onto the dance floor with an aggressive, attitudinal pop/houser". He added, "Teaming her up with club kingpin Shep Pettibone was an inspired move. He dresses her lovely voice with vigorous beats, layers of intricate keyboard effects, and an unshakable chorus. [...] Totally fierce."[2] Another editor stated that Dennis' vocal range "has grown considerably, as proven on "You Lied To Me", which casts her as a swaggering diva".[3] Randy Clark from Cashbox described it as a "dance beat track" where Dennis is "keeping her dance roots alive".[4] David Browne from Entertainment Weekly stated that it "is worthy of "Touch Me (All Night Long)" and her whooshing club hits".[5]

Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented, "It's clear by her track record this multitalented singer, producer, writer has a magic touch when it comes to putting together hits for Top 40 radio. Once again, Cathy delivers a house pleaser that's sure to pump non-stop excitement onto the airwaves."[6] A reviewer from Music & Media called it "jubilant".[7] Sam Wood from Philadelphia Inquirer felt that "You Lied to Me" "do recall the bouncy ebullience of "Just Another Dream", Dennis' breakthrough hit."[8] Mark Frith from Smash Hits praised the track, giving it five out of five. He stated that Dennis "gives the vocal performance of a lifetime about her two-timing man who's on his way out of her door. A triumphant return to form and runner-up best new single."[9]

Track listings

  • UK CD single
  1. You Lied To Me (Radio Edit)
  2. You Lied To Me (Dan's Club Mix)
  3. You Lied To Me (Sprayed With Shep's Attitude Mix)
  4. You Lied To Me (Pathological Mix)
  5. You Lied To Me (Dan's Dub Mix)
  • US CD single
  1. You Lied To Me
  2. Nothing Moves Me
  3. You Lied To Me (Sprayed With Shep's Attitude Dub 1)
  4. You Lied To Me (Sprayed Extended Mix)

Charts

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 112
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[11] 46
Europe Dance (Music & Media)[12] 8
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] 19
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 34
UK Dance (Music Week)[15] 34
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 32
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[17] 12
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[18] 6
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[19] 28
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] 22

References

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 15 August 1992. p. 21.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (29 August 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 77. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Album Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 26 September 1992. p. 69. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  4. ^ Clark, Randy (26 September 1992). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  5. ^ Browne, David (2 October 1992). "Into the Skyline". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  6. ^ Sholin, Dave (21 August 1992). "Gavin Picks: Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 56. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  7. ^ "New Releases: Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. 26 September 1992. p. 10. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  8. ^ Wood, Sam (10 November 1992). "24 Six-String Caprices by Eliot Fisk". Philadelphia Inquirer.
  9. ^ Frith, Mark (22 July 1992). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 53. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Response from ARIA re: Cathy Dennis ARIA chart history, received 26 June 2018". Retrieved 26 June 2018 – via Imgur. N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.
  11. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1890." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  12. ^ "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. 3 October 1992. p. 23. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  13. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Cathy Dennis". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 61. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  15. ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 29 August 1992. p. 18. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Cathy Dennis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  17. ^ "Cathy Dennis Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  18. ^ "Cathy Dennis Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  19. ^ "Cathy Dennis Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  20. ^ "Cathy Dennis Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
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