Kaleidoscope Skies Explained

"Kaleidoscope Skies" is a song by German electronic music duo Jam & Spoon featuring American singer Plavka, released as the first single from their second album, Kaleidoscope (1997). It charted in several European territories, reaching number two in Hungary and number seven in Poland. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Italy. In the UK, it peaked at number 48, while it reached number 33 in Scotland. The picture on the cover of the single is a reproduction of a painting by Abdul Mati and was used in 1970 for the album Hooteroll?, performed by Howard Wales and Jerry Garcia. A music video was also produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding, "Less frenetic than their usual style, this sweet, laid-back number fuses Spanish guitar with eastern influences."^[1]

Track listing

• 12" single, UK (1997)

1. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Club Mix) – 6:09
2. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Open the Door/The Course Remix) – 4:40
3. "I Pull My Gun" (DJ Quicksilver Remix) – 7:22

• CD single, Europe (1997)

1. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Radio Edit) – 3:29
2. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Club Mix) – 6:10

• CD maxi, Germany (1997)

1. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Radio Edit) – 3:29
2. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Club Mix) – 6:09
3. "I Pull My Gun Once" – 5:04
4. "Pull My Gun Twice" – 5:20

• CD maxi (Remixes), Germany (1997)

1. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Jam & Spoon Remix) – 4:37
2. "Kaleidoscope Skies" (Open the Door/The Course Remix) – 4:40
3. "I Pull My Gun..." (DJ Quicksilver Remix) – 7:21

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Denmark (IFPI)[2]	12
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3]	55
Hungary (Mahasz)[4]	2
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[5]	28
Italy (Musica e dischi)[6]	14
Lithuania (M-1)[7]	6
Poland (Music & Media)[8]	7
Scotland (OCC)[9]	33
UK Singles (OCC)	48

Notes and References

1. Reviews: Singles. Music Week. 5 July 1997. 30. 15 August 2022.
2. Danish Singles Chart. 6 June 1997.
3. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 6 September 1997. 13 January 2020.
4. Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 20 September 1997. 14. 22 December 2019.
5. Web site: Íslenski Listinn NR. 236 vikuna 28.8. '97 - 4.9. '97. Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. 21 January 2020.
6. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e Dischi. it. 29 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Jam & Spoon".
7. Web site: M-1 TOP 40. M-1.fm. 28 March 2022. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120613234548/http://m-1.fm/top40/?topid=1415. 10 August 1997. 13 June 2012.
8. Major Market Airplay – Week 26/1997. Music & Media. 14. 26. 31. 28 June 1997. 23 January 2022.
9. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 24 August 1997 - 30 August 1997. Official Charts Company. 3 January 2020.