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"All the Wrong Places" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released as the first single from his fifth studio album, Live Life Living, on 8 September 2013 in the United Kingdom by Epic Records. The song is written by Example, Alf Bamford, and Steve Hill, and it was produced by Example and Bamford under his new stage name Critikal. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 15 September 2013 at No. 13.
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| Single by Example | ||||
| from the album Live Life Living | ||||
| Released | 6 September 2013[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Eurodance • Breakbeat | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
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 Original cover, used on the promotional CD and previously used on iTunes | ||||
Background and release edit
"All the Wrong Places" received its live debut on 24 April 2013 at an Auckland concert in New Zealand. Example announced via Twitter that tracks off of his upcoming album "All the Wrong Places" and "Only Human" will be played at all festival gigs in the summer. "All the Wrong Places" made its radio debut on 15 July on BBC Radio 1 with Zane Lowe. The EP will feature remixes from Jack Beats, Calyx & TeeBee, Starkillers and Quintino as well as an extended mix. This is the first track Example is releasing since leaving Ministry of Sound and signing to Epic Records, an imprint label of Sony Music Entertainment UK.[2] On 22 July, the Quintino, Jack Beats and Starkillers remixes were uploaded to the Example's YouTube channel while the Calyx & TeeBee remix was uploaded onto UKF Music's channel UKFDrumandBass. The song features during the credits of the film Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. A variation in production by the original producers Steve Hill and Technikal features on the remix package. The official single cover was designed by UK based artist Charlotte Audrey Owen-Meehan.[3]
Music video edit
Example uploaded the official lyric video to his VEVO channel on 22 July. The lyric video has gathered over 700,000 views since its release. Example filmed the music video on 24 July with several of his fans raving to the music.[4] He uploaded it to his VEVO channel on 15 August 2013 and it has since gathered over 2,700,000 views. The video for the Quintino remix has gathered over 720,000 views.
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "All the Wrong Places" (Radio Edit) | 3:29 |
| 2. | "All the Wrong Places" (Extended Mix) | 5:07 |
| 3. | "All the Wrong Places" (Jack Beats Remix) | 5:33 |
| 4. | "All the Wrong Places" (Quintino Remix) | 5:25 |
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[7] | 84 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 71 |
| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 11 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[10] | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 13 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Ireland, rest of Europe | 6 September 2013[12] | Digital download | Epic Records |
| United Kingdom | 8 September 2013 | Digital download | Epic Records |
Personnel edit
- Elliot Gleave – vocals, composition, co-production
- Alfie "Technikal" Bamford – production, keyboards, programming
- Stephen Hill – co-production
- Wez Clarke – mixing, mastering
References edit
- ^ "iTunes – Music – All the Wrong Places (Remixes) – EP by Example". iTunes. 6 September 2013.
- ^ "Example debuts new single 'All The Wrong Places'". Digital Spy. 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Example - 'All The Wrong Places'". September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Example – Any fans over 18 want to be in my new video for 'All The Wrong Places'?". Facebook. 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Example – All the Wrong Places (Radio Edit + Jack Beats Remix)". Dancing Astronaut. 19 July 2013.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – All the Wrong Places – The Remixes – Single by Example".
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201337 into search.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 37, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Example – IRELAND: my new single #AllTheWrongPlaces is available..." Facebook. 6 September 2013.