Hey Now (London Grammar song)
"Hey Now" is a song by British trip hop trio London Grammar from their debut studio album If You Wait (2013). The song was released in the United Kingdom on 16 March 2014 as a digital download. The song has peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart, and has also charted in France. The song was written by Hannah Reid, Dot Major, Daniel Rothman and produced by Tim Bran, Roy Kerr and London Grammar.
"Hey Now" | ||||
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Single by London Grammar | ||||
from the album If You Wait | ||||
Released | 16 March 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:27 | |||
Label | Metal & Dust Recordings | |||
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London Grammar singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Hey Now" was first released onto YouTube on 19 February 2014 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-three seconds. As of May 2020, the video has received more than 27 million views.[1]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Hey Now" | 3:27 |
2. | "Hey Now" (Arty Remix) | 5:55 |
3. | "Hey Now" (Tensnake Remix) | 6:27 |
4. | "Hey Now" (Bonobo Remix) | 5:45 |
5. | "Metal & Dust" (Studio Recording) | 2:50 |
Usage in Media
The Arty (musician) remix of the song appears in the soundtrack of the 2014 racing video game Forza Horizon 2, and plays on the in-game radio station "Horizon Bass Arena". In September 2015 a remixed version of the song, (Hey Now-J'Adore remix by The Shoes) was used in a Dior fragrance commercial starring Charlize Theron.[3] Arty's remix also appears in episode 3 of the 2020 TV series Normal People.
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Gold | 400,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom[2] | 16 March 2014 | Digital download | Metal & Dust Recordings |
United States[8] | 24 June 2014 | Dance radio | Columbia Records |
References
- London Grammar - Hey Now (Official Video) - YouTube
- iTunes - Music - Hey Now - EP by London Grammar
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtz5aefk74
- "Lescharts.com – London Grammar – Hey Now" (in French). Les classement single.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "British single certifications – London Grammar – Hey Now". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- "Dance/EDM Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 21, 2014.