Rui da Silva - Touch Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the artists behind the song 'Touch Me'?

   'Touch Me' is a song by Portuguese house music producer Rui da Silva and British singer-songwriter Cassandra Fox. Rui da Silva composed the music and produced the track, while Cassandra Fox wrote the lyrics.

2. When was 'Touch Me' released?

   'Touch Me' was officially released on 1 January 2001 after its initial release was postponed from December 2000 to avoid competition with the Christmas holiday sales surge.

3. How did 'Touch Me' perform on the charts?

   The single reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, Portugal, and Ireland. It also peaked inside the top 10 in Flanders, Greece, and Spain, and reached number seven on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart in the United States.

4. What awards or certifications did 'Touch Me' earn?

   'Touch Me' received a platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling over 600,000 copies. It also won the Best Single award at the Muzik magazine Dance Awards in 2001.

5. Were there any notable re-releases or covers of 'Touch Me'?

   In 2006, Island Records planned a re-release with remixes but it was eventually shelved. Melanie C released a cover on 3 September 2021 as part of the deluxe edition of her eighth studio album 'Melanie C'.

6. What was unique about the song's production?

   The song initially included a guitar part inspired by Spandau Ballet's 'Chant No. 1', but it was removed due to publishing clearance issues. This change partly caused the delay in the song’s release from Christmas 2000 to 1 January 2001.