"Building a Mystery" was the lead single from Sarah McLachlan's fourth album, 'Surfacing'. The track showcased a more polished, pop-inflected sound compared to her earlier work, while retaining her signature lyrical introspection.
- The single was released on August 19, 1997, by Synchronicity Records.
- "Building a Mystery" reached number 12 on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart and number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was co-written by McLachlan and American songwriter Pierre Marchand, who also produced the track and the 'Surfacing' album.
Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia, best known for her distinctive soprano voice and introspective lyrics. By 1997, she had established herself as a prominent figure in alternative and folk-rock, with a string of successful albums and a growing international fanbase.
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