Europe and Scandinavia, then in its English language version, and reached #1 in Israel (topping the chart for 4 weeks), #6 in Belgium (Flanders), #20 in the Netherlands, #24 in Belgium (Wallonia) and #26 in Sweden. "Nocturne" is included in Secret Garden's first album, Songs from a Secret Garden. The album Inside I'm Singing (2007) includes a new version. Critical reception Music & Media said that "Nocturne not only meant a victory of music over fast food, but also held an unprecedented first of an essentially instrumental song." Alan Jones from Music Week wrote, "It is a haunting, pastoral piece, owing more to the Gaelic culture of lone violinist Fionnuala Sherry than to Nordic music. With so little in the way of vocals, it barely qualifies as a song. After the initial 20 seconds, the singer lapses into silence for another two minutes, returning only for 15 seconds at the end." Covers Dusty Cowshit version (1996) The song was covered comedic and first released as a single by the country-inspired novelty band Dusty Cowshit, reaching #16 on the Norwegian singles chart in 1996. Celtic Woman version (2011) "Nocturne" was featured on Celtic Woman: Believe, the seventh studio album by the group Celtic Woman, released on 25 May 2011. "Nocturne" was sung by Chloë Agnew. Agnew also performed "Nocturne" live on both the Believe and Emerald concerts. Usage in other media "Nocturne" was used of several episodes of TVN soap opera Oro Verde. Charts Secret Garden version Weekly charts Year-end charts Dusty Cowshit version References Eurovision songs of Norway Eurovision songs of 1995 Secret Garden (duo) songs Eurovision Song Contest winning songs Songs written by Rolf Løvland Philips Records singles 1995 singles 1995 songs Instrumentals Number-one singles in Israel