Famous (Nathan Sykes song)
"Famous" | ||||
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Single by Nathan Sykes | ||||
from the album Unfinished Business | ||||
Released | 30 September 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | Global Entertainment | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Harmony Samuels | |||
Nathan Sykes singles chronology | ||||
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"Famous" is a song by English singer Nathan Sykes. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2016 as the fourth single from his debut studio album Unfinished Business (2016). The song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Nathan Sykes, Harmony Samuels, Major Johnson Finley, Carmen Reece and Edgar "JV" Etienne.
Background[]
Sykes told MTV that he wrote an emotional but very nice song about his breakup with fellow singer Ariana Grande.[1] In another interview, Sykes admitted that he cried while writing the song.[2]
Music video[]
A music video to accompany the release of "Famous" was first released onto YouTube on 17 October 2016.[3]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Famous" | 4:10 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Famous" (7th Heaven Radio Edit) | 3:56 |
2. | "Famous" (7th Heaven Remix) | 6:56 |
3. | "Famous" (Elephante Remix) | 3:27 |
Chart performance[]
Weekly charts[]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Scotland (OCC)[4] | 10 |
UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 28 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 30 September 2016 | Digital download | Global Entertainment |
References[]
- ^ "NATHAN SYKES WROTE A 'REALLY EMOTIONAL' BREAKUP SONG ABOUT ARIANA GRANDE". MTV. 23 April 2015.
- ^ "NATHAN SYKES ADMITS HE CRIED WRITING AN ARIANA GRANDE-INSPIRED SONG: 'IT WAS EMOTIONAL'".
- ^ Nathan Sykes - Famous - YouTube
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
Categories:
- 2016 singles
- 2015 songs
- Nathan Sykes songs
- Songs written by Nathan Sykes
- Songs written by Harmony Samuels
- Songs written by Carmen Reece
- Pop ballads
- Soul ballads
- 2010s ballads
- Song recordings produced by Harmony Samuels
- 2016 single stubs