"Your Girlfriend" is a song performed by English rock band Blossoms. The song was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2019 by Virgin EMI Records as the lead single from their third studio album, Foolish Loving Spaces.[1][2][3][4] The song has peaked at number 100 on the UK Singles Chart and number 59 on the Scottish Singles Chart.
| "Your Girlfriend" | ||||
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| Single by Blossoms | ||||
| from the album Foolish Loving Spaces | ||||
| B-side | "Torn Up" | |||
| Released | 20 June 2019 | |||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Virgin EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tom Ogden | |||
| Producer(s) | James Skelly Rich Turvey | |||
| Blossoms singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
The song was produced by James Skelly, Rich Turvey and the band at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool. Talking about the song, Tom Ogden said, "I think I saw it on the telly or maybe heard it on another song. Someone was saying they’re in love with their friend's girlfriend and I thought ooh that's a good, strange take on a love song. A different angle to go at and it's obviously not about me, just to be clear! I was listening to a lot of Talking Heads at the time, and I think that shines through in the way the song grooves. These are some of my favourite lyrics I’ve ever written, there’s a lot of humour in there." The single cover was taken by Ewan Ogden, Tom Ogden’s brother.[5]
Music video edit
A music video to accompany the release of "Your Girlfriend" was first released onto YouTube on 20 June 2019.[6] In the video the band dress up as their favourite horror characters, Teen Wolf, Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Bride of Frankenstein.[5]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Your Girlfriend" | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Torn Up" | 2:42 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Your Girlfriend" (Acoustic) | 2:37 |
Charts edit
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] | 40 |
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 59 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 100 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20 June 2019 | Virgin EMI Records |
References edit
- ^ "A new Blossoms song is coming this week". NME. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Blossoms Reveal New Single And Official Video For 'Your Girlfriend'". BroadwayWorld. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Blossoming romance for rocker Tom Ogden". Metro. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Your Girlfriend - Single by Blossoms on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Blossoms unveil Your Girlfriend video & talk new music ahead of Edgeley Park gig". Radio X. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Blossoms - Your Girlfriend". YouTube. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Your Girlfriend (Acoustic) - Single by Blossoms on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Blossoms – Your Girlfriend" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "British single certifications – Blossoms – Your Girlfriend". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 24 March 2023.