Iron (Nicky Romero and Calvin Harris song)

"Iron" is a song by Nicky Romero and Calvin Harris. The song was released as a single, via Beatport. It became the second single to be released through Romero's label Protocol Recordings (after "WTF!?" with ZROQ), and the first single from the label to reach number-one on Beatport.[1] A shortened version of the song was later included on Harris' third studio album, 18 Months (2012).

"Iron"
Promotional single by Nicky Romero and Calvin Harris
Released10 September 2012 (2012-09-10)
Recorded2012
Length
  • 5:02 (original mix)
  • 3:39 (album version)
LabelProtocol
Songwriter(s)
  • Nicky Romero
  • Calvin Harris
Producer(s)
  • Nicky Romero
  • Calvin Harris

Composition

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The majority of the song has an upbeat electro house style until vocals from Harris come in. When the vocals do come in, the background tune is just a piano being played until Calvin Harris sings "Our hearts will never be the same again". After this happens, the song becomes upbeat again, but more aggressive.

Track listing

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Digital download – single
No.TitleLength
1."Iron" (Original Mix)5:02
Digital download – remixes
No.TitleLength
1."Iron" (Dyro Remix)5:27
2."Iron" (Tony Romera Remix)7:23

Credits and personnel

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Netherlands (NVPI)[2] Gold 10,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Label Format(s)
Various 10 September 2012[3] Protocol Digital download
8 October 2012[4] Digital download (Remixes)

References

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  1. ^ "Iron "The Remixes" Out Now!". Protocol Recordings. September 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Dutch single certifications – Nicky Romero & Calvin Harris – Iron" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved 11 May 2023. Enter Iron in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 2014 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
  3. ^ Iron :: Beatport
  4. ^ Iron :: Beatport
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