"Learnalilgivinanlovin" is a song by the Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye from his second album Like Drawing Blood released in Australia as a single in 2006. A new version of the song (with the chorus sung in a higher pitch) was released as a single in Belgium in 2008.
| "Learnalilgivinanlovin" | ||||
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| Single by Gotye | ||||
| from the album Like Drawing Blood | ||||
| Released | 2006 (Australia) 2008 (Belgium) | |||
| Recorded | 2003–2005 | |||
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| Length | 2:49 (album version) | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gotye | |||
| Producer(s) | Gotye | |||
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Background edit
The song draws very heavy influence from Motown records of the late '50s and early '60s such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. Gotye uses a drum sample from The Ronettes' record, "Be My Baby" (which famously employs Phil Spector's Wall of Sound technique).
Music video edit
A music video to accompany the Australian version of "Learnalilgivinanlovin" was first released onto YouTube on 6 December 2007.[1]
Track listing edit
- Digital download[2]
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" (Passion Pit Mix) – 4:35
- Australian CD single
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" – 2:50
- "Seven Hours with a Backseat Driver" – 4:44
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[3] | 10 |
In popular culture edit
The song was used in episode 3 of season 1 of the Australian TV series, Packed to the Rafters.
The song also appeared in the film Whip It, as well as on the soundtrack.
References edit
- ^ "Gotye - Learnalilgivinanlovin". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14.
- ^ Learnalilgivinanlovin (Passion Pit Mix) - Single by Gotye iTunes
- ^ "Gotye – Learnalilgivinanlovin" (in Dutch). Ultratip.