"Hunter" is a song by British singer Dido from her debut album, No Angel (1999). The song was released as the third single from the album in the United States on 18 June 2001. "Hunter" reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked within the top 50 in Australia, France, Greece, Ireland, and New Zealand. In the US, it entered the top 20 on two Billboard charts.
Music video The video, directed by Matthew Rolston, takes place in the city during a night of the full moon. In the video, Dido is chasing her doppelgänger in the city. Intercut are scenes of Dido singing the song in a balcony, living room and also the underwater amusement park. The video ends with Dido catching up with her lookalike in a tunnel and both hugging and embracing each other.
Track listings UK CD1 "Hunter" – 3:54 "Hunter" (MJ Cole remix) – 6:07 "Take My Hand" (Rollo & Sister Bliss remix) – 8:03
UK CD2 "Hunter" – 3:54 "Hunter" (FK-EK vocal mix) – 7:04 "Take My Hand" (Brothers in Rhythm remix) – 8:50
UK 12-inch single A. "Hunter" (MJ Cole remix) – 6:07 B. "Take My Hand" (Rollo & Sister Bliss remix) – 8:03
Australian CD single "Hunter" – 3:56 "Hunter" (FK-EK vocal mix) – 7:04 "Take My Hand" (Rollo & Sister Bliss remix) – 8:03
Personnel Personnel are lifted from the UK CD1 liner notes.
Dido – writing (as Dido Armstrong), vocals, production Rollo Armstrong – writing Pauline Taylor – additional background vocals Rick Nowels – keyboards, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Chamberlin, production John Themis – electric guitar, percussion Rusty Anderson – electric guitar John Pierce – bass Richie Stevens – additional live drums Ash Howes – recording, mixing Randy Wine – additional recording James Sanger – programming Richard Andrews – artwork design Ellen von Unwerth – photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001)PeakpositionCroatia (HRT)9Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)63Greece (IFPI)10Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)1Poland (Music & Media)1Poland (Polish Airplay Charts)2
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionUS Adult Top 40 (Billboard)51
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United States18 June 200114 August 2001Contemporary hit radioDenmark10 September 2001CDSwedenUnited KingdomAustralia3 December 2001CD
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