"Into the Wild" is a break-through song by American indie rock recording artist LP. The song, which is best known for being featured in a Citibank commercial, was released as a single on May 21, 2012 through Warner Bros. Records.[1] The song was also included on LP's third studio album, Forever for Now (2014).
| "Into the Wild" | ||||
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| Single by LP | ||||
| from the album Forever for Now | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, indie pop, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | PJ Bianco, LP | |||
| LP singles chronology | ||||
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Citibank commercial edit
In the end of 2011, "Into the Wild" was prominently used in a Citibank ThankYou Card national TV ad campaign, featuring rock climbers Katie Brown and Alex Honnold. The song received vast exposure in the commercial,[2] as it had millions of plays on YouTube.[3] Both the commercial and the lyrics to the song were a subject of discussion: "Viewers of the commercial are almost as curious about the lyrics to the song", said Jeanne Moos on CNN.[4]
Music video edit
A music video for the song was shot at the Four Aces in Palmdale, California over the summer of 2012. Released onto YouTube on 4 October 2012, the video was directed by Shane Drake and features Brittany Snow and Haley Bennett.[5]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Into the Wild" | 3:53 |
Live version edit
| "Into the Wild (Live)" | ||||
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| Single by LP | ||||
| from the album Into the Wild: Live at EastWest Studios | ||||
| Released | 24 February 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | PJ Bianco, LP | |||
| LP singles chronology | ||||
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On February 24, 2012, a version of "Into the Wild" recorded in the historic EastWest Studios in Hollywood was released[6] to promote LP's live EP. The Into the Wild: Live at EastWest Studios EP was released on April 24, 2012 through Warner Bros. Records.[7]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Into the Wild" (Into the Wild: Live at EastWest Studios Version) | 4:01 |
References edit
- ^ "Into the Wild - Single by LP". iTunes. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ "LP Goes 'Into the Wild' at SXSW". 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ Gumbrecht, Jamie (2012-04-24). "Songwriter LP goes into the wild -- as a singer". CNN. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ "New belt, new shoes ... and a real climb?". CNN. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ LP - Into The Wild (Official Music Video) YouTube
- ^ "Into the Wild (Live) - Single by LP". iTunes. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
- ^ "Into the Wild (Live At EastWest Studios) - EP by LP". iTunes. Retrieved 2013-07-14.