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SOS [SINGLE] [ENHANCED] [IMPORT]

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 24, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: March 27, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
  • Label: Universal Import
  • ASIN: B000F1ILRI
  • Also Available in: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #179,303 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

1. SOS [Radio Edit]
2. SOS [Instrumental]
3. Break It Off
4. SOS [Video]

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Produced by Jason Rotem, the sizzling 'S.O.S.' is bringing the summer heat early this year. With its hypnotic beat and enticing melody, 'S.O.S.' utilizes the electro-funk of Soft Cell's '80s classic 'Tainted Love' to create a soulful anthem of young love. Title track is backed by the instrumental version, music video and the track 'Break It Off' featuring Sean Paul. Universal. 2006.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It sampled? Oh no!!!, May 10, 2006
By Skip "schwartzwolf" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews
Okay, "SOS" samples (understatement) Soft Cell's version of "Tainted Love," which was a cover of a song by Gloria Jones. That's nothing new. Rap & Hip/hop sample like crazy. Madonna's "Hung Up" sampled ABBA, and her "Future Lovers" samples Donna Summer. Rihanna hasn't invited something new here. In honesty, I prefer her vocals (and possibly, lyrics) to Soft Cell's lyrics and vocals. Seldom does a remake (or sample) outdo the original, but let's face it: Soft Cell's hit wasn't a hit from the vocals, but the track. Catchy, catchy, catchy. My disappointment with Rihanna's CD is that the single isn't at all representative of the album - meaning, if you buy the album hoping to hear more songs with the sass and spirit of "SOS," you'll be disappointed. On future efforts, Rihanna should go for the dance floor - it seems to like her.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars S.O.S., December 20, 2006
I like what Rihanna has done with Soft Cell's "Tainted Love." It's a bouncy, fresh, new approach to a classic New Wave/Pop song!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars S.O.S.-Rhianna, April 20, 2006
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If you like to dance and sing along S.O.S. has a beat to get you moving! Rhianna had once again come out with an awesome song called S.O.S.. S.O.S. is an excellent, attention grabbing song! This song has captured the hearts of many people throughout the world. I would recommend this song to not only those who like hip-hop, but to those who just need to listen to some good music. After listening to S.O.S. my first time, i fell in love with it and wanted to purchase it right away! Don't wait any longer, purchase it now at yours truley, amazon.com!
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4.0 out of 5 stars SEXY, VIBRANT THING
this song isn't all that bad cool beat nice rhytym rihanna might have a little longevity.
Published on October 3, 2007 by Sherance Brothers

5.0 out of 5 stars LISTEN UP PEOPLE!!!! THIS SONG IS GOOD!!!
You guys DIDN'T know that you /can/ buy songs from people, or SOMEBODY ELSE wrote them? You know that other person who created the beat may have not mixed the beat. Read more
Published on August 29, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh My Goodness Shake That Thing Girl!
Oh geez! when I saw her dancing on the video. It was a runaway trip to the store! I mean this song is just crazy and it really is from it's title "S.O.S". Read more
Published on August 10, 2006 by jAmEs FeRnAnDiS

5.0 out of 5 stars JASON NEVINS!!!
Rihanna's "SOS" is THE summer anthem, and Jason Nevins turns it into an 80s-styled stomper! W2G Mr. Nevins! Oh, and the album version's good too.
Published on July 23, 2006 by Matt

5.0 out of 5 stars Great twist
I think the sample for 'tainted love' was an excellent choice. R&B music sometimes is (in my opinion) sounding a bit boring. Read more
Published on July 16, 2006 by Bronwyn

5.0 out of 5 stars Best. Song. Ever.
I am sick of hearing about people complaining that SOS is unoriginal, like everything else today, and plain degrading to the music industry. Read more
Published on July 14, 2006 by Ricky Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Rihanna is awesome!!!!!
YES Rihanna can sing
NO She didn't steal the song

Rihanna just has her own style like Sean Paul. When she comes on the radio, you know its her! Read more
Published on July 4, 2006

1.0 out of 5 stars how irritating
I heard this little musical irritant a few weeks ago while browsing in the Virgin store on 14th street in NYC. Read more
Published on June 11, 2006 by Ludwig J. Pluralist

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Club Song for 2006
Rihanna really stepped up on her first single from A Girl Like Me. S.O.S. is not only a really good club song but it also samples Tainted Love by Soft Cell. Read more
Published on June 10, 2006 by Person

1.0 out of 5 stars below generic singer
This Rihanna girl can't sing. I can't believe this song is a hit. The sound isn't even hers. The whole sound of S.O.S. Read more
Published on May 28, 2006 by Tony Q. Nguyen

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