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{{short description|2018 single by James Bay}}
{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Pink Lemonade
| name = Pink Lemonade
| cover = Pink_Lemonade_by_James_Bay.jpg
| cover = Pink_Lemonade_by_James_Bay.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]]
| artist = [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]]
| album = [[Electric Light (album)|Electric Light]]
| album = [[Electric Light (album)|Electric Light]]
| released = {{start date|2018|3|7|df=y}}
| released = {{start date|2018|3|7|df=y}}
| genre = [[Dance-rock]]
| format = [[Music download|Digital download]], [[Music streaming|streaming]]
| genre = [[Pop rock]]
| length = {{duration|m=4|s=14}}
| length = {{duration|m=4|s=14}}
| label = [[Republic Records|Republic]]
| writer = {{hlist|[[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]]|Jonathan Green}}
| label = [[Republic Records|Republic]]
| writer = {{hlist|[[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]]|Jonathan Green}}
| producer = {{hlist|James Bay|[[Paul Epworth]]|Jon Green}}
| producer = {{hlist|James Bay|[[Paul Epworth]]|Jon Green}}
| chronology = [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]]
| chronology = [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]]
| prev_title = [[Wild Love (James Bay song)|Wild Love]]
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| prev_year = 2018
| prev_title = [[Wild Love (James Bay song)|Wild Love]]
| next_title = [[Us (James Bay song)|Us]]
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| prev_year = 2018
| next_year = 2018
| next_title = [[Us (James Bay song)|Us]]
| next_year = 2018
| misc =
| misc =
}}
}}


"'''Pink Lemonade'''" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]], from his second studio album, ''[[Electric Light (album)|Electric Light]]'' (2018). The song was released by [[Republic Records]] on 7 March 2018 as the second single off the album.
"'''Pink Lemonade'''" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]], from his second studio album, ''[[Electric Light (album)|Electric Light]]'' (2018). The song was released by [[Republic Records]] on 7 March 2018 as the second single off the album.


In April, Bay performed the song on ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]''.<ref name ="Myers">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/james-bay-brings-new-dance-rock-song-pink-lemonade-to-seth-meyers-628347/|title=James Bay Brings New Dance-Rock Song ‘Pink Lemonade’ to ‘Seth Meyers’ |publisher=Rolling Stone|date= |accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>
In April, Bay performed the song on ''[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]]''.<ref name ="Myers">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/james-bay-brings-new-dance-rock-song-pink-lemonade-to-seth-meyers-628347/|title=James Bay Brings New Dance-Rock Song 'Pink Lemonade' to 'Seth Meyers' |publisher=Rolling Stone|date= 12 April 2018|accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
The official music video was directed by Phil Andelman and released on 26 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE-gdNIL8WI|title= James Bay - Pink Lemonade |publisher=YouTube|date=26 March 2018|accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>
The official music video was directed by [[Philip Andelman|Phil Andelman]] and released on 26 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE-gdNIL8WI|title= James Bay - Pink Lemonade |publisher=YouTube|date=26 March 2018|accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>


The clip opens with Bay wearing a sparkling crew neck sweater while he and his band play on an [[Ed Sullivan Show]] type of broadcast playing into the living rooms of quiet suburban homes. Bay, who takes on the role as an astronaut trapped on Earth, is seen sneaking into a house's garage late at night to build a rocket ship. The highly anticipated blast off at the end of the video reveals the truth — a young Bay sitting in a “rocket” made out of a silver cardboard box, and the fantasy of escaping our planet vanishes."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8262277/james-bay-pink-lemonade-video-watch|title=James Bay Almost Takes a Trip to Outer Space in 'Pink Lemonade' Video: Watch |publisher=Billboard|date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>
The clip opens with Bay wearing a sparkling crew neck sweater while he and his band play on an [[Ed Sullivan Show]] type of broadcast playing into the living rooms of quiet suburban homes. Bay, who takes on the role as an astronaut trapped on Earth, is seen sneaking into a house's garage late at night to build a rocket ship. The highly anticipated blast off at the end of the video reveals the truth — a young Bay sitting in a “rocket” made out of a silver cardboard box, and the fantasy of escaping our planet vanishes."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8262277/james-bay-pink-lemonade-video-watch|title=James Bay Almost Takes a Trip to Outer Space in 'Pink Lemonade' Video: Watch |publisher=Billboard|date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>
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Rania Aniftos from ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' called the single “catchy” and a “delicious new rock song”.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8237265/james-bay-new-song-pink-lemonade-listen|title=James Bay Releases Delicious New Rock Song 'Pink Lemonade': Listen |publisher=Rolling Stone|date=7 March 2018|accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>
Rania Aniftos from ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' called the single “catchy” and a “delicious new rock song”.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8237265/james-bay-new-song-pink-lemonade-listen|title=James Bay Releases Delicious New Rock Song 'Pink Lemonade': Listen |publisher=Rolling Stone|date=7 March 2018|accessdate=5 July 2018}}</ref>


Jon Blisten, also from ''Rolling Stone,'' said ""Pink Lemonade" marks a notable departure from both the stripped-down folk of Bay's debut album, but also the textured electronic sound of ''[[Electric Light (album)|Electric Light]]'s'' lead single, "[[Wild Love (James Bay song)|Wild Love]]". Instead, the tune embraces a dance-rock sound reminiscent of [[The Strokes]] or [[Hot Hot Heat]]."<ref name ="Myers"/>
Jon Blisten, also from ''Rolling Stone,'' said ""Pink Lemonade" marks a notable departure from both the stripped-down folk of Bay's debut album, but also the textured electronic sound of ''[[Electric Light (album)|Electric Light]]'s'' lead single, "[[Wild Love (James Bay song)|Wild Love]]". Instead, the tune embraces a [[dance-rock]] sound reminiscent of [[The Strokes]] or [[Hot Hot Heat]]."<ref name ="Myers"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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==Release history==
==Release history==
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 15 October 2024

"Pink Lemonade"
Single by James Bay
from the album Electric Light
Released7 March 2018 (2018-03-07)
GenreDance-rock
Length4:14
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
James Bay singles chronology
"Wild Love"
(2018) 		"Pink Lemonade"
(2018) 		"Us"
(2018)

"Pink Lemonade" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter James Bay, from his second studio album, Electric Light (2018). The song was released by Republic Records on 7 March 2018 as the second single off the album.

In April, Bay performed the song on Late Night with Seth Meyers.[1]

Music video

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The official music video was directed by Phil Andelman and released on 26 March 2018.[2]

The clip opens with Bay wearing a sparkling crew neck sweater while he and his band play on an Ed Sullivan Show type of broadcast playing into the living rooms of quiet suburban homes. Bay, who takes on the role as an astronaut trapped on Earth, is seen sneaking into a house's garage late at night to build a rocket ship. The highly anticipated blast off at the end of the video reveals the truth — a young Bay sitting in a “rocket” made out of a silver cardboard box, and the fantasy of escaping our planet vanishes."[3]

Bay said “The inspiration behind the video comes from the theme of escape that runs through the song. I was reminded of a time when I was about 4 years old and I told my parents I'd had enough of living with them and would be leaving home.”[4]

Reception

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Rania Aniftos from Rolling Stone called the single “catchy” and a “delicious new rock song”.[5]

Jon Blisten, also from Rolling Stone, said ""Pink Lemonade" marks a notable departure from both the stripped-down folk of Bay's debut album, but also the textured electronic sound of Electric Light's lead single, "Wild Love". Instead, the tune embraces a dance-rock sound reminiscent of The Strokes or Hot Hot Heat."[1]

Track listing

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Album version [6]
No.TitleLength
1."Pink Lemonade" (Album version)4:14
Album version [7]
No.TitleLength
1."Pink Lemonade" (Acoustic)4:23

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 7 March 2018 Digital download, streaming album version Republic [6]
Various 20 April 2018 Digital Download, streaming acoustic version Republic [7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "James Bay Brings New Dance-Rock Song 'Pink Lemonade' to 'Seth Meyers'". Rolling Stone. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  2. ^ "James Bay - Pink Lemonade". YouTube. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  3. ^ "James Bay Almost Takes a Trip to Outer Space in 'Pink Lemonade' Video: Watch". Billboard. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  4. ^ "James Bay Lives Out Childhood Dream of Building a Spaceship in 'Pink Lemonade' Music Video". People. 26 March 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  5. ^ "James Bay Releases Delicious New Rock Song 'Pink Lemonade': Listen". Rolling Stone. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  6. ^ a b "James Bay Pink Lemonade". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  7. ^ a b "James Bay Pink Lemonade (acoustic)". iTunes Store (AUS). Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Canadian single certifications – James Bay – Pink Lemonade". Music Canada.
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