Babylon (David Gray song)


"Babylon" is a song by the British singer-songwriter David Gray. Originally released on 12 July 1999 as the second single from his fourth album, White Ladder, it was re-released as the fourth single on 12 June 2000. It is his highest-selling single to date, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart in June 2000 and receiving a Gold certification in November 2017. The single also performed well in the United States, peaking at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, and number eight on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart. Elsewhere, the song reached number 31 in both Ireland and New Zealand while becoming a minor hit in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.
A remix titled "Babylon II" appears exclusively on the US version of the album. The B-side "Over My Head" also appears on the Japanese pressing of the album as a bonus track. Remixes by Flightcrank were also commissioned in 2000, appearing on promo-only releases.

Track listings

1999 CD single
  1. "Babylon" – 3:40
  2. "Lead Me Upstairs" – 4:20
  3. "New Horizons" – 5:47
;2000 CD single
  1. "Babylon" – 3:30
  2. "Tell Me More Lies" – 3:23
  3. "Over My Head" – 4:24
;US promo CD single
  1. "Babylon" – 3:30
;UK 10" promo vinyl
  1. "Babylon – 5:01
  2. "Babylon – 5:01

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Certifications

Cover versions

In 2008, Australian singer Kate Ceberano recorded a version for her album So Much Beauty.