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{{short description|2000 song by Girl Thing}}
{{Short description|2000 song by Girl Thing}}
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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Last One Standing
| name = Last One Standing
| cover =
| cover = Last One Standing Girl Thing cover.png
| alt =
| alt =
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Girl Thing]]
| artist = [[Girl Thing]]
| album = [[Girl Thing (album)|Girl Thing]]
| album = [[Girl Thing (album)|Girl Thing]]
| B-side = Extraordinary Love
| B-side =
* "Extraordinary Love"
* "Summer Daze"
| released = June 19, 2000
| released = {{start date|2000|6|19|df=y}}<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/2000/Music-Week-2000-06-17.pdf|title=New Releases – For Week Starting June 19, 2000: Singles|magazine=Music Week|page=23|date=17 June 2000|access-date=2 August 2021}}</ref>
| recorded = 2000
| recorded =
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| venue =
| genre = [[Pop rap]]
| genre = <!-- Do not add unsourced genres -->
| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=37}}
| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=37}}
| label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| label =
* [[RCA Records|RCA]]
* [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]]
| writer = {{hlist|[[Girl Thing]]|[[George Merrill (songwriter)|George Merrill]]|[[Eliot Kennedy]]|[[Mike Percy (musician)|Mike Percy]]|[[Tim Lever]]}}
| writer =
| producer = {{hlist|Eliot Kennedy|Mike Percy|Tim Lever}}
| chronology = [[Girl Thing]]
* Girl Thing
* [[George Merrill (songwriter)|George Merrill]]
| prev_title =
* [[Eliot Kennedy]]
| prev_year =
* [[Mike Percy (musician)|Mike Percy]]
* [[Tim Lever]]
| producer =
* Eliot Kennedy
* Mike Percy
* Tim Lever
| next_title = [[Girls on Top (song)|Girls on Top]]
| next_title = [[Girls on Top (song)|Girls on Top]]
| next_year = 2000
| next_year = 2000
}}
}}
"'''Last One Standing'''" is the debut single by British girl group [[Girl Thing]]. It was released on 19 June 2000 as the lead single from their [[Girl Thing (album)|self-titled debut studio album]].
"'''Last One Standing'''" is the debut single of British girl group [[Girl Thing]]. It was released on 19 June 2000 as the lead single from their [[Girl Thing (album)|self-titled debut studio album]]. The track was written by Girl Thing, [[George Merrill (songwriter)|George Merrill]], [[Eliot Kennedy]], [[Mike Percy (musician)|Mike Percy]] and [[Tim Lever]], and produced by Kennedy, Percy and Lever. "Last One Standing" was Girl Thing's only UK top-10 hit, peaking at number eight on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The track was a greater success in Australia, spending 14 weeks in the top 100 and earning a gold certification.

It was written by Girl Thing, [[George Merrill (songwriter)|George Merrill]], [[Eliot Kennedy]], [[Mike Percy (musician)|Mike Percy]] and [[Tim Lever]], and produced by Kennedy, Percy and Lever. It was their only UK top 10 hit, peaking at number eight on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="UK chart"/> The track was a greater success in Australia, spending 14 weeks in the top 100 and going Gold.


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
"Last One Standing" received major promotion and media attention and was expected to top the [[UK Singles Chart]] with ease. Record company executives funneled huge amounts of money into the promotional campaign, including an appearance at the top of the [[Eiffel Tower]]. Girl Thing even pre-recorded their congratulatory interview with [[BBC Radio 1]]. However, the song ended up only charting at number eight.<ref>{{Citation|last=Bryan Knapp|title=The Big Reunion Series 2 • Episode 4 (2014) feat 3T|date=2018-01-15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w8ljdn1icY|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
"Last One Standing" received major promotion and media attention and was expected to top the [[UK Singles Chart]] with ease. Record company executives funneled huge amounts of money into the promotional campaign, including an appearance at the top of the [[Eiffel Tower]]. Girl Thing even pre-recorded their congratulatory interview with [[BBC Radio 1]]; however, the song ended up charting at only number eight.<ref>{{citation|last=Bryan Knapp|title=The Big Reunion Series 2 • Episode 4 (2014) feat 3T|date=15 January 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w8ljdn1icY|access-date=7 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="UK chart"/> In Australia, the song peaked at number 17, spent 23 weeks in the top 100, and was certified gold.<ref>{{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia}}</ref><ref name="aria"/>

==Track listings==
'''UK CD1'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Last One Standing|others=[[Girl Thing]]|year=2000|type=UK CD1 liner notes|publisher=[[RCA Records]], [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]]|id=74321 762 412}}</ref>
# "Last One Standing"
# "Extraordinary Love"
# "Last One Standing" (video)

'''UK CD2'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Last One Standing|others=Girl Thing|year=2000|type=UK CD2 liner notes|publisher=RCA Records, BMG|id=74321762422}}</ref>
# "Last One Standing"
# "Summer Daze"
# Girl Thing interview


'''UK cassette single and European CD single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Last One Standing|others=Girl Thing|year=2000|type=UK cassette single sleeve|publisher=RCA Records, BMG|id=74321 761 414}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Last One Standing|others=Girl Thing|year=2000|type=European CD single liner notes|publisher=RCA Records, BMG|id=74321 770 352}}</ref>
Despite failing in the UK, the song was a success in Australia, where it spent 23 weeks in the top 100<ref>{{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia}}</ref> and went Gold.
# "Last One Standing"
# "Extraordinary Love"


'''Australian CD single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Last One Standing|others=Girl Thing|year=2000|type=Australian CD single liner notes|publisher=RCA Records, BMG|id=74321 770 362}}</ref>
It was covered by American pop/hip hop band Triple Image on their only album, ''Celebrate''.
# "Last One Standing"
# "Extraordinary Love"
# "Summer Daze"
# Exclusive audio interview
# Enhanced CD featuring video


==Charts==
==Charts==
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===Charts===
===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|-
!Chart (2000)
!Chart (2000)
!Peak<br/>position
!Peak<br/>position
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|40
|40
|-
|-
{{single chart|Germany2|82|artist=Girl Thing|song=Last One Standing|songid=73991|rowheader=true|accessdate=13 March 2019|refname="Germany chart"}}
{{single chart|Germany|82|artist=Girl Thing|song=Last One Standing|songid=73991|rowheader=true|access-date=13 March 2019|refname="Germany chart"}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Ireland2|16|song=Last One Standing|songid=73991|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 October 2020|refname="Ireland chart"}}
{{single chart|Ireland2|16|song=Last One Standing|rowheader=true|access-date=23 October 2020|refname="Ireland chart"}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Dutch40|16|year=2000|week=35|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 October 2020|refname="Netherlands chart2"}}
{{single chart|Dutch40|16|year=2000|week=35|rowheader=true|access-date=23 October 2020|refname="Netherlands chart2"}}
|-
|-
{{single chart|Dutch100|11|artist=Girl Thing|song=Last One Standing|rowheader=true|refname="Netherlands chart"}}
{{single chart|Dutch100|11|artist=Girl Thing|song=Last One Standing|rowheader=true|refname="Netherlands chart"}}
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===Year-end charts===
===Year-end charts===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|-
!Chart (2000)
!Chart (2000)
!Position
!Rank
|-
|-
!scope="row"|Australia (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2000/singles-chart|title=2000 ARIA Singles Chart|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]]|access-date=23 October 2020}}</ref>
!scope="row"|Australia (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2000/singles-chart|title=ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2000|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]]|access-date=23 October 2020}}</ref>
|90
|90
|}
|}
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==Certifications==
==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2000|certyear=2000|refname="certification"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2000|certyear=2000|refname="aria"}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:38, 18 November 2023

"Last One Standing"
Single by Girl Thing
from the album Girl Thing
B-side
  • "Extraordinary Love"
  • "Summer Daze"
Released19 June 2000 (2000-06-19)[1]
Length3:37
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Eliot Kennedy
  • Mike Percy
  • Tim Lever
Girl Thing singles chronology
"Last One Standing"
(2000) 		"Girls on Top"
(2000)

"Last One Standing" is the debut single of British girl group Girl Thing. It was released on 19 June 2000 as the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album. The track was written by Girl Thing, George Merrill, Eliot Kennedy, Mike Percy and Tim Lever, and produced by Kennedy, Percy and Lever. "Last One Standing" was Girl Thing's only UK top-10 hit, peaking at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. The track was a greater success in Australia, spending 14 weeks in the top 100 and earning a gold certification.

Chart performance

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"Last One Standing" received major promotion and media attention and was expected to top the UK Singles Chart with ease. Record company executives funneled huge amounts of money into the promotional campaign, including an appearance at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Girl Thing even pre-recorded their congratulatory interview with BBC Radio 1; however, the song ended up charting at only number eight.[2][3] In Australia, the song peaked at number 17, spent 23 weeks in the top 100, and was certified gold.[4][5]

Track listings

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UK CD1[6]

  1. "Last One Standing"
  2. "Extraordinary Love"
  3. "Last One Standing" (video)

UK CD2[7]

  1. "Last One Standing"
  2. "Summer Daze"
  3. Girl Thing interview

UK cassette single and European CD single[8][9]

  1. "Last One Standing"
  2. "Extraordinary Love"

Australian CD single[10]

  1. "Last One Standing"
  2. "Extraordinary Love"
  3. "Summer Daze"
  4. Exclusive audio interview
  5. Enhanced CD featuring video

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[5] Gold 35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting June 19, 2000: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 17 June 2000. p. 23. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  2. ^ Bryan Knapp (15 January 2018), The Big Reunion Series 2 • Episode 4 (2014) feat 3T, retrieved 7 May 2019
  3. ^ a b "Girl Thing: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  4. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  5. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  6. ^ Last One Standing (UK CD1 liner notes). Girl Thing. RCA Records, BMG. 2000. 74321 762 412.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Last One Standing (UK CD2 liner notes). Girl Thing. RCA Records, BMG. 2000. 74321762422.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Last One Standing (UK cassette single sleeve). Girl Thing. RCA Records, BMG. 2000. 74321 761 414.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Last One Standing (European CD single liner notes). Girl Thing. RCA Records, BMG. 2000. 74321 770 352.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ Last One Standing (Australian CD single liner notes). Girl Thing. RCA Records, BMG. 2000. 74321 770 362.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ "Girl Thing – Last One Standing". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  12. ^ "Girl Thing – Last One Standing" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  13. ^ "Girl Thing – Last One Standing" (in French). Ultratip.
  14. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 28. 8 July 2000. p. 8. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  15. ^ "Girl Thing – Last One Standing" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  16. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Last One Standing". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 35, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  18. ^ "Girl Thing – Last One Standing" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  20. ^ "Girl Thing – Last One Standing". Singles Top 100.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2000". ARIA. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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