Never Stop (Brand New Heavies song)
| "Never Stop" | ||||
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| Single by the Brand New Heavies featuring N'Dea Davenport | ||||
| from the album The Brand New Heavies (re-release) | ||||
| Released | 23 September 1991[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | FFRR | |||
| The Brand New Heavies singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Never Stop" on YouTube | ||||
"Never Stop" is a song by the English band the Brand New Heavies, included on the 1991 re-release of their eponymous debut studio album. A remixed version by David Morales featuring vocals by N'Dea Davenport was released as the third single from the album on 23 September 1991 by FFRR.[1] The accompanying music video was directed by Douglas Gayeton and received heavy rotation on MTV.[citation needed]
The song's drum beat was sampled in George Michael's 1992 hit single, "Too Funky".[2]
Track listing
- 7-inch single, UK (1991)
- A. "Never Stop"
- B1. "Never Stop" (extended mix)
- B2. "Never Stop" (Kincaid mix)
- 12-inch vinyl, US (1991)
- A1. "Never Stop" (extended remix) – 6:53
- A2. "Never Stop" (dub remix) – 5:20
- A3. "Never Stop" (instrumental) – 5:32
- A4. "Never Stop" (single edit remix) – 3:55
- B1. "Never Stop" (extended version) – 5:38
- B2. "Never Stop" (Heavy Beats mix) – 5:41
- B3. "Never Stop" (single edit) – 4:03
- CD maxi single – David Morales mixes[3]
- "Never Stop" (single radio edit) – 3:39
- "Never Stop" (Morales extended mix) – 6:49
- "Never Stop" (Heavies extended mix) – 5:39
- "Never Stop" (Kincaid mix) – 3:51
Charts
| Chart (1991–1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 140 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 43 |
| UK Airplay (Music Week)[6] | 23 |
| UK Dance (Music Week)[7] | 2 |
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[8] | 19 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 54 |
| US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
References
- ^ a b "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 21 September 1991. p. 21. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "George Michael's 'Too Funky'". WhoSampled. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ Never Stop (David Morales Mixes) (UK CD maxi single). The Brand New Heavies featuring N'Dea Davenport. FFRR Records. 1991. FCD 165.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 9 March 1992". Bubblingdownunder.com. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 6/10/1991 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Top 50 Airplay Chart" (PDF). Music Week. 9 May 1992. p. 16. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 12 October 1991. p. 26. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "The Record Mirror Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 18 April 1992. p. 6. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "The Brand New Heavies Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "The Brand New Heavies Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
