"Take My Breath Away" is a song by English singer Emma Bunton. It was written by Bunton, Steve Mac, and Wayne Hector for her debut solo album, A Girl Like Me (2001), while production was helmed by Mac. The song was released by Virgin Records on 27 August 2001 as the album's second single. It debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-20 hit in Italy. The accompanying music video was shot in Sardinia, Italy, and was directed by Greg Masuak.
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Critical reception
"Take My Breath Away" earned generally positive reviews from music critics. NME ranked the song among its parent album's "several lovely moments" and described it as "pure summer in a bottle." AllMusic editor Stewart Mason noted that "the assertive title track has the relaxed groove and organic feel of a classic early disco single.
Commercial performance
The song was issued as the album's second single on 27 August 2001. It debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart in the week ending 8 September 2001, becoming Bunton's third consecutive solo top five hit after "What I Am" (1999) and "What Took You So Long?."
Music video
A music video for "Take My Breath Away" was directed by Greg Masuak. Filmed in mid-2001 on the Italian island of Sardinia, the video features Bunton in a variety of beauty shots taken on the beach.
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Notes
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Credits and personnel
Credits are taken from the UK CD single liner notes and A Girl Like Me booklet.
Studio
Recorded and mixed at Rokstone Studios (London, England)
Personnel