Hilary Duff - Reach Out Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Reach Out' by Hilary Duff?

   'Reach Out' was written by Martin Gore, Ryan 'Alias' Tedder, Evan Bogart, and Mika Guillory. It also includes uncredited vocals from American rapper R. Prophet.

2. When was 'Reach Out' by Hilary Duff released?

   'Reach Out' was released on October 20, 2008, as the only single from Hilary Duff's greatest hits album, 'Best of Hilary Duff'.

3. Which Depeche Mode song is sampled in 'Reach Out' by Hilary Duff?

   'Reach Out' samples Depeche Mode's 1989 song 'Personal Jesus,' making use of its iconic riff and altering the famous lyric 'reach out and touch faith' to 'reach out and touch me.'

4. What were some critical responses to 'Reach Out'?

   The song received mixed reviews. Critics like Popjustice and Digital Spy gave negative opinions, calling it 'boring' and 'desperate', while AllMusic and NewMusicReviews had a favorable view, praising the updated version of 'Personal Jesus' and the dance remixes.

5. What is depicted in the music video for 'Reach Out' by Hilary Duff?

   The music video for 'Reach Out', directed by Philip Andelman, features scenes of Hilary Duff in various settings such as dancing, caressing a statue, and light BDSM references. An international version of the video omits these more risqué elements.

6. Did 'Reach Out' achieve commercial success?

   Yes, 'Reach Out' peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, making it Duff's fourth entry on the chart and her third consecutive number-one single.