Sway (Bic Runga song)
"Sway" | ||||
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Single by Bic Runga | ||||
from the album Drive | ||||
Released | May 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 4:24 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Bic Runga | |||
Producer(s) | Bic Runga | |||
Bic Runga singles chronology | ||||
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"Sway" on YouTube |
"Sway" is a song by New Zealand singer Bic Runga. It was released as the second single from her debut studio album, Drive (1997).
"Sway" peaked at No. 7 in New Zealand and No. 10 in Australia, earning Gold certifications in both countries. At the 32nd New Zealand Music Awards, the song won three awards: Single of the Year, Best Songwriter, and Best Engineer (Simon Sheridan).[1] In 2001, it was voted the 6th best New Zealand song of all time by members of APRA.[2] A music video directed by John Taft was made for the song.[3]
An acoustic version of the song can be found on the charity album Even Better than the Real Thing Vol. 2. In September 2019, Runga re-recorded the song for Waiata / Anthems, a collection of re-recorded New Zealand pop songs to promote Māori Language Week. The new version, retitled "Haere Mai Rā / Sway", featured lyrics reinterpreted by scholar Tīmoti Kāretu.[4]
Track listings[]
New Zealand CD and cassette single (664198.1; 664198.4)[5][6]
Australian CD single (665416.2)[7]
US promo CD (CSK 41553)[8]
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UK CD single (666143 5)[9]
Irish CD single (6661439000)[10]
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Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[18] | Gold | 35,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[19] | Gold | 5,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "Award History". New Zealand Music Awards. Retrieved 25 August 2020. Select 1998 from the Select a Year box.
- ^ "APRA Top 100 New Zealand Songs of All Time". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Production Notes" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 110 no. 5. 31 January 1998. p. 88. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Waiata / Anthems". iTunes. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Sway (New Zealand CD single liner notes). Bic Runga. Columbia Records. 1997. 664198.1.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Sway (New Zealand cassette single sleeve). Bic Runga. Columbia Records. 1997. 664198.4.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Sway (Australian CD single liner notes). Bic Runga. Columbia Records. 1997. 665416.2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Sway (US promo CD liner notes). Bic Runga. Columbia Records. 1997. CSK 41553.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Sway (UK CD single liner notes). Bic Runga. Epic Records. 1997. 666143 5.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Sway (Irish CD single liner notes). Bic Runga. SME Records Ireland. 2004. 6661439000.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – Bic Runga – Sway". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Bic Runga". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Bic Runga – Sway". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "End of Year Charts 1997". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "1998 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1998 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Bic Runga – Sway". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
External links[]
- 1997 singles
- 1997 songs
- APRA Award winners
- Bic Runga songs
- Columbia Records singles
- Epic Records singles
- Songs written by Bic Runga
- Sony Music singles