title: The Beach (song)
text: # The Beach (song)
  
  "The Beach" is a song by French recording duo Miss Kittin & The Hacker from their debut album First Album (2001). Produced by the duo, it was released as the album's fourth and final single in 2003.
  
  ## Writing and inspiration
  
  Lyrically, "The Beach" was written as a phone message from an old friend on vacation.
  
  ## Composition
  
  "The Beach" samples the 1983 song "I Want You" by Gary Low.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Patrick of Gullbuy commented that Miss Kittin is "no Donna Summer", yet "it's not overly disco and ends up being the more human side of that sound".
  
  ## Music video
  
  Andre Garça directed a music video for "The Beach".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  * "The Beach" – 4:41
  * "Upstart" –
  
  ## Charts
  
  | Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
  | - | - |
  | Belgian Dance Chart | 23 |
  
  ## Song usage
  
  "The Beach" was included on the compilation album Where Is Here by Mental Groove Records.
  
  