Spanish (song)

"Spanish" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written by David, Trevor Henry, and Anthony Marshall for his second album, Slicker Than Your Average (2002), with production helmed by the latter. The song was released as the album's fourth single and became a tenth top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 8 and spending six weeks inside the top 75. "Spanish" saw David incorporate Spanish elements into his music for the first time, including a feature by Spanish rapper Duke One. In Australia, "Spanish" was skipped and "World Filled with Love" was released there as the fourth single instead.

"Spanish"
Single by Craig David
from the album Slicker Than Your Average
Released	28 July 2003 (2003-07-28)
Length	5:03 (album version) 3:38 (radio edit)
Label	Wildstar Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Craig David Trevor Henry Anthony Marshall
Producer(s)	Anthony Marshall
Craig David singles chronology
"Rise & Fall" (2003) "Spanish" (2003) "World Filled with Love" (2003)
Music video
"Spanish" on YouTube

Music video

A video for "Spanish" was directed by directing team Calabazitaz.^[1]

Track listing

UK CD1

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Spanish" (Radio Edit)	Craig David Trevor Henry Anthony Marshall	Marshall	4:44
2.	"What's Your Flava?" (Live from Down Under)	David Henry Marshall		4:35
3.	"Candle in the Wind" (Live from The Old Vic, London)	Elton John Bernie Taupin		3:31

UK CD2

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Spanish" (Radio Edit)	David Henry Marshall	Marshall	3:38
2.	"Spanish" (Blacksmith R&B Rerub)	David Henry Marshall	David Henry Marshall Blacksmith[a]	4:35
3.	"Spanish" (Rishi Rich Desi Kulcha Remix featuring Juggy D)	David Henry Marshall	David Henry Marshall Rishi Rich[a]	4:46
4.	"Spanish" (Jon Riley Club Mix)	David Henry Marshall	David Henry Marshall Danny D[a] Jon Riley[a]	5:36

Notes

• ^{^[a]} signifies an additional producer

Charts

Chart performance for "Spanish"

Chart (2003–2004)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	60
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[3]	4
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[4]	3
Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40)[5]	26
Ireland (IRMA)[6]	31
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[7]	11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8]	83
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[9]	39
Scotland (OCC)[10]	23
UK Singles (OCC)[11]	8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12]	3

Release history

Release history and formats for "Spanish"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
United Kingdom	28 July 2003 (2003-07-28)	Digital download	Wildstar Atlantic	[13]