"Lovelight" is a song written and originally performed by Lewis Taylor for his 2002 album, Stoned, Part I. In 2006, the song was covered by British singer Robbie Williams. His version was produced by Mark Ronson and was released as the second single from his seventh solo album, Rudebox, on 13 November 2006. Williams' version reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-10 hit in five other European countries.
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Single by Robbie Williams | ||||
from the album Rudebox | ||||
B-side | "Mess Me Up" | |||
Released | 13 November 2006 (2006-11-13) | |||
Length | 4:02 | |||
Label | Chrysalis | |||
Songwriter(s) | Lewis Taylor | |||
Producer(s) | Mark Ronson | |||
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"Lovelight" on YouTube | ||||
"Lovelight" debuted at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, a week before its physical single release. The song debuted on the Download Chart at number 29, later peaking at number 15. After its physical release, "Lovelight" reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. In Sweden, the song debuted at number 23 on the Sverigetopplistan chart on digital single sales only. In Australia, "Lovelight" debuted at number 38 on the ARIA Top 40 Digital Track Chart. In the Netherlands, the song peaked at number eight on the Dutch Top 40.
"Lovelight" features a music video that was directed by Jake Nava and filmed in Vienna, Austria during a break from Williams' European Close Encounters Tour. The video features Williams performing in a dark club (Semper Depot, Lehárgasse 6–8, Vienna-Mariahilf) accompanied by female dancers. The video premiered on ITV1 in the UK on 6 October 2006.[1]
UK CD1 and European CD single[2][3]
UK CD2[4]
UK DVD single[5]
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Italian 12-inch vinyl[6]
Australian CD single[7]
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Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | 13 November 2006 | CD | Chrysalis | [36] |
Australia | 20 November 2006 | [37] |
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Life thru a Lens | |
I've Been Expecting You |
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Sing When You're Winning | |
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Escapology |
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Intensive Care | |
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Reality Killed the Video Star |
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In and Out of Consciousness |
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Take the Crown | |
Swings Both Ways | |
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