Child (song)


"Child" is the debut single from Take That band member Mark Owen, released on 1 November 1996. It was the first single to be released from Owen's debut album, Green Man. The Beatles-influenced track peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the joint-most successful single of his whole solo career. It was certified silver and sold over 200,000 copies. The song reached number-one in Latvia, Spain and Taiwan. And it also peaked within the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Irland, Scotland and Switzerland. "Child" was available on both CD and Cassette formats.

Critical reception

Music & Media wrote that "Child" "is a subtle ballad, full of genuine emotions, which will pull everyone's heartstrings." Pop Rescue noted that "it’s a great song, that orchestrally, lyrically, and vocally shines here."

Track listing

;UK CD single #1
  1. "Child" – 5:05
  2. "Confused" – 4:16
  3. "Home" – 5:04
  4. "Child" – 3:35
;UK CD single #2
  1. "Child" – 5:05
  2. "Confused" – 4:16
  3. "Child" – 3:48
;UK Cassette
  1. "Child" – 5:05
  2. "Confused" – 4:16
;European CD single
  1. "Child" – 3:48
  2. "Child" – 5:05
  3. "Confused" – 4:16
  4. "Home" – 5:04

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