"Rise" is a song by English singer Gabrielle. It was written by Gabrielle, Ollie Dagois and Ferdy Unger-Hamilton and produced by Jonny Dollar for her same-titled third studio album (1999). Notable for a rare authorised use of a Bob Dylan sample, it takes extensively from his 1973 song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door". Dylan liked "Rise" so much he allowed Gabrielle to use the sample free, while receiving a co-writer credit for providing the song's chord progression and vocal sample.
Released as the second single from the album, the song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in January 2000, becoming her second chart-topper. "Rise" also reached number one in Ireland and charted highly in Austria, Iceland, Norway and New Zealand, where it reached number two in April and May 2000 and ended the year as the country's third-best-selling single.
Music video The music video for "Rise" features Gabrielle as a spectator viewing a boxing match. The video was directed by Kevin Godley and was shot in late 1999.
Track listings
Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the Rise album booklet.
Studios Produced at Westside Studios (London, England) Mixed at Master Rock Studios (London, England)
Personnel
Bob Dylan – writing ("Knockin' on Heaven's Door") Gabrielle – writing, vocals Ferdy Unger-Hamilton – writing Ollie Dagois – writing Sharon Scott – backing vocals Toyin Adekale – backing vocals Derrick Cross – backing vocals Doctor Gregory X – Hammond The London Session Orchestra – strings Jonny Dollar – all other instruments, production Simon Richmond – all other instruments, co-production Wil Malone – string arrangement Craig Silvey – mixing
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1999–2000)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)76Czech Republic (IFPI)13Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)8Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)6Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)12Poland (Music & Media)3
Year-end charts Chart (2000)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)72Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)37Germany (Media Control)98Ireland (IRMA)28Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)80Netherlands (Single Top 100)77New Zealand (RIANZ)3Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)56UK Singles (OCC)13
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom24 January 2000Go! BeatUnited States11 July 2000Universal
References