Breathing Underwater (song)

"Breathing Underwater" is a song by Scottish singer Emeli Sandé, recorded for her second studio album Long Live the Angels (2016). It was written by Sandé and Chris Loco, while production was helmed by Loco. The song was released as the album's second single on 28 October 2016 and became a top twenty hit on the Scottish Singles Chart. In support of its release, Sandé performed the song live on The X Factor on 6 November.[1][2][3]

"Breathing Underwater"
Single by Emeli Sandé
from the album Long Live the Angels
Released28 October 2016 (2016-10-28)
Length4:22
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Chris Loco
Emeli Sandé singles chronology
"Hurts"
(2016)
"Breathing Underwater"
(2016)
"Highs & Lows"
(2017)
Music video
"Breathing Underwater" on YouTube

Music video edit

A music video for "Breathing Underwater", directed by Tim Mattia, was released on 9 November 2016.[4]

Track listings edit

Digital download[5]
No.TitleLength
1."Breathing Underwater" (Album Version)4:22
Remix single[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Breathing Underwater" (Matrix & Futurebound Remix)4:38

Credits and personnel edit

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Long Live the Angels.[7]

Charts edit

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[8] 19
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 78

References edit

  1. ^ "Breathing Underwater - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  2. ^ Corner, Lewis (28 October 2016). "Emeli Sandé releases another majestic anthem with 'Breathing Underwater' - listen to it here". Digital Spy. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ^ Melton, Lori (8 November 2016). "'The X Factor UK': Emeli Sande' performs, offers hopefuls advice". AXS. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. ^ Watt, David (10 November 2016). "Music Video Review: "Breathing Underwater" By Scottish Singer Emeli Sande". All-Noise. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Long Live the Angels - Album". iTunes. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Breathing Underwater (Matrix & Futurebound Remix) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  7. ^ Long Live the Angels (Media notes). Emeli Sandé. Virgin EMI Records. 2016.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 November 2016.