"Night Before Christmas" is a song by British singer Sam Smith, released through Capitol Records on 18 November 2022 as a standalone single. It was written by Smith and Simon Aldred, and produced by David Odlum, Smith and Aldred.[1] "Night Before Christmas" was later added to Smith's previously released 2020 extended play, The Holly & the Ivy.[2] On 20 November 2023, it was included on Smith's new extended play, A Lonely Christmas.[3]
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| Single by Sam Smith | ||||
| Released | 18 November 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Night Before Christmas" (Lyric Video) on YouTube | ||||
Charts edit
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] | 68 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[5] | 47 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[6] | 67 |
| Italy (FIMI)[7] | 69 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 36 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 61 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 18 November 2022 | Capitol | [10] |
References edit
- ^ Méndez, Chris Malone (18 November 2022). "SSam Smith Rings In the Holiday Season With Original Song 'Night Before Christmas'". Forbes. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (18 November 2022). "Sam Smith Shares New Original Christmas Song 'Night Before Christmas'". udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "A Lonely Christmas - EP by Sam Smith". 20 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Sam Smith – Night Before Christmas" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Sam Smith – Night Before Christmas" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Sam Smith – Night Before Christmas". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Sam Smith – Night Before Christmas". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Night Before Christmas - Single by Sam Smith". 18 November 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via Apple Music.