Stranded (Lutricia McNeal song)

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Led by a cool, contemporary beat, "Stranded" is one {{frac|3|1|2}}-minute hook that couldn't sound more inviting as a mature-sounding uptempo cut for the summer. A funked-up, bass-heavy R&B edit should ensure spins at stations that lean to crossover, while the kicking Hothead T' Edit provides a perfect entree for dance-happy outlets."{{cite magazine|first= Larry |last= Flick |url= http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1999/BB-1999-05-22.pdf |title= New & Noteworthy |magazine= Billboard |date= May 22, 1999 |page= 25 |access-date= January 29, 2018 |author-link= Larry Flick}} Adrian Thrills from Daily Mail described it as "sassy", noting that it's "mixing the soulful swagger of Donna Summer with a flapper-girl elegance reminiscent of the Pointer Sisters".Thrills, Adrian (July 17, 1998). "Spirited Crows soar ever higher; It's Friday! Music!". Daily Mail. A reviewer from Sunday Mirror commented, "Smart Swede follows up "Ain't That Just the Way" with another singalong cocktail bar anthem. Nice."Sunday Mirror. May 10, 1998. page 43. Paul Sexton from The Times viewed it as "another piece of swaying, summer-weight soul that commercial radio programmers can't get enough of."Sexton, Paul (July 18, 1998). "New Album Releases; Music". The Times.

The accompanying music video for "Stranded" was directed by Stuart Gosling{{cite web|url=http://mvdbase.com/video.php?id=18371|title=Lutricia McNeal: Stranded|publisher=Mvdbase.com|access-date=October 16, 2018}} and first aired in May 1998. It shows McNeal returning to a house and reminiscing of the past while she plays a piano. In between, there are scenes of the singer appearing with other people in the now empty house. Gosling also directed the video for "My Side of Town".

• CD single, UK (1998)

1. "Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:29
2. "Stranded" (Steve Antony Hip Hop club mix) – 5:33
3. "Stranded" (C&J Remix) – 3:40
4. "Stranded" (Baffled club mix) – 6:31
5. "Stranded" (Baffled dub mix) – 6:28

• CD maxi, Europe (1998)

1. "Stranded" (original version) – 3:34
2. "Stranded" (Steve Antony R&B) – 3:59
3. "Stranded" (Baffled remix) – 6:27
4. "Stranded" (Magestic 12 Sci Funk remix) – 6:41
5. "Stranded" (Baffled dub mix) – 6:28
6. "Stranded" (extended version) – 5:10

• CD maxi, US (1999)

1. "Stranded" (radio edit) – 3:35
2. "Stranded" (Nu Soul 7-inch remix) – 3:55
3. "Stranded" (Hothead 7-inch edit) – 3:25
4. "Stranded" (Calle & Mauro's Freestyle radio mix) – 3:13
5. "Stranded" (Hothead extended remix) – 8:27
6. "Stranded" (E-Smoove's Late Night Stomp) – 7:14

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