Trust Me (Pandora song)


"Trust Me" is the debut single by Swedish singer Pandora. It was released in October 1993 as the lead single from her debut studio album, One of a Kind. The song is written and produced by Sir Martin & The Dr. Maxx Family and features an uncredited rap by rapper K-Slim. "Trust Me" peaked at number 3 on the Swedish charts and was certified gold. It became the most sold single of the year in Sweden. The single also peaked at number 2 in Finland, number 8 in Norway and number 10 in Denmark. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Trust Me" reached number 37. Outside Europe, it peaked at number 5 in Israel and number 82 in Australia.
In September 2006 a remix of the song was released by United DJ's vs. Pandora. It peaked at number 2 in Sweden.

Background and release

Singer Pandora from Västerås, Sweden studied to make it to the university. She was asked to record some demos she’d been singing in a small studio in her hometown. These demos ended up at EMI Sweden’s office. In the autumn of 1993 she signed a contract with the record company and released "Trust Me". She was 23-years old.

Critical reception

Aftonbladet wrote that the song "is certainly an irresistible hit". Billboard described it as a "upbeat and direct" track. Music & Media commented that "out of the Swedish box of Pandora rolls a pop/dance song as direct and catchy as Sabrina's Boys. Oh Boy, a hit!"

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Chart performance

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Certifications

United DJ's vs. Pandora remix

In 2006, "Trust Me" was remixed and re-released by United DJs vs. Pandora. The song was released in September 2006 as the lead single from United DJs vs. Pandora's album, Celebration.
The song peaked at number 2 on the Swedish Singles Chart spending 32 weeks in the top 50.

Track listing

Charts