single · July 5, 2000
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
Atlantic Records UKSee this day
trip-hopelectronicsoul
The lead single from 'Fragments of Freedom', "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" saw Morcheeba leaning into a more overtly pop and soulful sound, moving away from their earlier trip-hop roots.
- The single was released on July 5, 2000, by Atlantic Records UK.
- It features a prominent sample of "This Is the Way" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
- "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.
Morcheeba is a British trip-hop and electronic soul group formed in 1995. They are best known for their distinctive blend of downbeat electronic music with soulful vocals. In 2000, Morcheeba released "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" as a single, marking a new phase in their sound and career.
Tracklist
