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"18" is a song by English-Irish boy band One Direction from their fourth studio album Four. The song was released on November 17, 2014 and was written by English singer Ed Sheeran and Oliver Frank.[2][1] The song attained international success as it is certified gold in Australia and silver in the UK.[3][4]

"18"
Promotional single by One Direction
from the album Four
Released	17 November 2014 (2014-11-17)
Recorded	2014
Length	4:09
Label	Syco Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Oliver Frank Ed Sheeran[1]
Producer(s)	Sam Miller Matt Rad Steve Robson

Background

English singer Ed Sheeran spoke about writing the song for One Direction in an interview saying, "I kinda wrote it from their perspective." He also mentions, "I'm really happy with the record that I wrote for them. It's the first record I've actually specifically written for them."[1] The track runs at 124 BPM and is in the key of F# Minor.[5] The song was recorded at Enemy Dojo, The Mountains, Los Angeles.[6]

As of 2014, "18" sold 4,922 copies in the UK and 38,610 copies in the US.[7][8]

Personnel

Credits for "18" adapted from Genius.[6]

Musicians

Production

Charts

Chart (2014)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9]	60
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10]	84
France (SNEP)[11]	82
Ireland (IRMA)[12]	84
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[13]	41
Scotland (OCC)[14]	18
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15]	38
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16]	46
UK Singles (OCC)[17]	45
US Billboard Hot 100[18]	87

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[3]	Gold	35,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[19]	Platinum	60,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[4]	Silver	200,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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