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Open Wide (song)

For other songs, see Open Wide.

"Open Wide" is a song by Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris from his fourth studio album, Motion (2014). It features American rapper Big Sean. Originally released a promotional single on 27 October 2014, the song officially impacted rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on 27 January 2015 as the album's fifth single. "Open Wide" is the vocal version of Harris's instrumental track "C.U.B.A", which appears as a B-side to his single "Blame".[1] It peaked at number 23 in the UK, becoming Harris's first single to miss the top 10 since 2010.

"Open Wide"
Single by Calvin Harris featuring Big Sean
from the album Motion
Released27 January 2015 (2015-01-27)
StudioFly Eye (London)
Length3:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Calvin Harris
  • Big Sean
Producer(s)Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris singles chronology
"Outside"
(2014) 		"Open Wide"
(2015) 		"Pray to God"
(2015)
Big Sean singles chronology
"Detroit vs. Everybody"
(2014) 		"Open Wide"
(2015) 		"Blessings"
(2015)
Music video
"Open Wide" on YouTube

Music video edit

The video was directed by Emil Nava, and is a cinematic clip featuring a desert shoot-out. As two opposing sides blast shot after shot at each other, a ballerina dances in the middle of the gunfight, dodging bullets with the dexterity of Keanu Reeves in The Matrix.

Personnel edit

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Motion.[2]

  • Calvin Harris – vocals, all instruments, arrangement, production
  • Big Sean – vocals
  • Chris Galland – mixing assistance
  • Manny Marroquin – mixing
  • Ike Schultz – mixing assistance

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Certifications for "Open Wide"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[20] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[21] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United Kingdom 27 October 2014 Digital download (via pre-order of Motion)
[23]
United States 27 January 2015 Rhythmic contemporary radio Columbia [24]

References edit

  1. ^ Lynch, Joe (27 October 2014). "Calvin Harris & Big Sean's 'Open Wide' Video: Guns, Blood & Ballet". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  2. ^ Motion (CD liner notes). Calvin Harris. Columbia Records. 2014. 88875008972.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles – Week Commencing 10th November 2014" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1289): 4. 10 November 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean – Open Wide" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean – Open Wide" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean – Open Wide" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean – Open Wide" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  8. ^ "Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean – Open Wide" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Chart Track: Week 45, 2014". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  10. ^ "The Official Lebanese Top 20". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean – Open Wide". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  14. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  15. ^ "Calvin Harris Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Calvin Harris Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  17. ^ "Calvin Harris Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  18. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  19. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  20. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  21. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Calvin Harris – Open Wide (ft. Big Sean)". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  22. ^ "American single certifications – Calvin Harris – Open Wide (feat. Big Sean)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  23. ^ "Open Wide [Explicit]: Calvin Harris feat. Big Sean: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. United Kingdom. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  24. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
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