"Wonder" is the debut single released by British record producer Naughty Boy, featuring vocals from Scottish singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé. It was released on 21 October 2012, originally slated as the lead single from Naughty Boy's debut album, Hotel Cabana. "Wonder" is also included on the American version of Sandé's debut album, and as a bonus track on the re-release of her debut album, Our Version of Events.
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| Single by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sandé | ||||
| from the album Hotel Cabana and Our Version of Events | ||||
| Released | 19 October 2012 | |||
| Studio | Cabana Studios (Ealing Studios, Ealing; West London, UK) | |||
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| Length | 3:29 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Naughty Boy | |||
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The track has been used as the back in intro music to Sky Sports 2013 Ashes Cricket Coverage.[citation needed]
Music video
editThe music video to accompany the release of "Wonder" was first released onto YouTube on 20 September 2012 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-seven seconds. The video was directed by British music video director Chris Mehling.[1] Sandé performed the song throughout the year on her Our Version of Events tour. She also performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 22 August 2012, and on The Jonathan Ross Show on 20 October 2012.[citation needed]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Wonder" (featuring Emeli Sandé) | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Wonder" (Kidnap Kid Remix) | 3:55 |
| 3. | "Wonder" (Mojam Remix) | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Wonder" (Mojam Dub) | 6:01 |
Credits
edit- Recording[3]
- Recorded at Cabana Studios (Ealing Studios) in Ealing; West London, UK.
- Mixed at Ninja Beat Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Mastered at Metropolis Mastering in London, UK.
- Personnel[3]
- Hugo Chegwin (part of Craze & Hoax) – songwriter, additional producer, recording engineer, instruments, programming
- Harry Craze (part of Craze & Hoax) – songwriter, additional producer, recording engineer, instruments, programming
- Shahid "Naughty Boy" Khan – songwriter, producer, recording engineer, instruments, programming
- Daniella Rivera – assistant mixing engineer
- Emeli Sandé – songwriter, lead vocals
- Phil Tan – mixing engineer
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certification
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Release date | Format(s) | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 19 October 2012[15] | Digital download | Virgin Records |
References
edit- ^ Naughty Boy - Wonder ft. Emeli Sandé. YouTube
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Wonder (feat. Emeli Sandé) - EP by Naughty Boy". iTunes. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ a b Naughty Boy, (2013). Hotel Cabana. [Album Liner & Credits]. Naughty Boy Recordings under license to Virgin EMI Records.
- ^ a b "Naughty Boy feat. Emeli Sandé – Wonder" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Naughty Boy feat. Emeli Sandé – Wonder" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Naughty Boy feat. Emeli Sandé – Wonder" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ Euro Digital Songs : Nov 10, 2012. Billboard biz. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Naughty Boy feat. Emeli Sande". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "History - FIMI".
- ^ Japan Hot 100 : Nov 17, 2012. Billboard biz. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "End of Year 2012" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Naughty Boy ft Emeli Sande – Wonder". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Wonder (Remixes) - EP by Naughty Boy - Preorder on iTunes". iTunes (UK).