"Little Runaway" is a song by British singer Celeste, released on 25 August 2020 through Both Sides and Polydor Records.[1][2][3] The song was written by the singer herself with Gary Go and Jamie Hartman, and also features production from TMS and TommyD.
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| Single by Celeste | ||||
| Released | 25 August 2020 | |||
| Genre | Jazz[1] | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
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Background edit
Talking about the song, Celeste said, "'Little Runaway' is a song about losing your faith, even if just momentarily, and seeking answers from spirits and ghosts as nothing seems to make sense on this planet. My favourite line in the song is 'good news I could use some' – I believe everyone has a guardian angel, a protector, and this is me talking to mine. The verses actually started as this saxophone sample we were playing around with and eventually it transformed into the melody. I always play the sax back in my head even though it's not in the song."[4]
Music video edit
A music video to accompany the release of "Little Runaway" was first released onto YouTube on 25 August 2020.[5] The video was directed by Sophie Jones and shows the singer's image being presented through a series of kaleidoscopic gazes.[4]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Little Runaway" | 2:59 |
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- TMS – producer
- Tommy Danvers – producer, additional producer, associated performer, keyboards
- Celeste Epiphany Waite – composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocals
- Gary Go – composer, lyricist
- Jamie Hartman – composer, lyricist, associated performer, programming, vocal producer
- Ben Kohn – associated performer, programming
- Kerenza Peacock – associated performer, viola, violin
- Neil Cowley – associated performer, piano
- Peter Kelleher – associated performer, synthesizer
- Rosie Danvers – associated performer, cello, string arranger
- Tom Barnes – associated performer, drums
- Vern Asbury – associated performer, guitar
- Zara Benyounes – associated performer, viola, violin
- John Davis – mastering engineer, studio personnel
- Spike Stent – mixer, studio personnel
- Lewis Wright – recording engineer, studio personnel
Charts edit
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] | 42 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] | 38 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[9] | 9 |
| Netherlands (Mega Top 30)[10] | 26 |
References edit
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (26 August 2020). "Celeste's 'Little Runaway' Is About A Crisis Of Faith". Clash. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Celeste releases new single 'Little Runaway'". DIY. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Little Runaway – Single by Celeste". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ a b Reilly, Nick (26 August 2020). "Celeste debuts haunting new track 'Little Runaway'". NME. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Celeste – Little Runaway". YouTube. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Credits / Little Runaway / Celeste – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Celeste %5BUK%5D – Little Runaway" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Celeste %5BUK%5D – Little Runaway" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "week 40 (3 oktober 2020)". Dutch Top 40. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "MEGA TOP 30: Lijst van 03-10-2020". Mega Top 50 (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 November 2020.