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The official music video of the song was released on August 28, 2018, through [[Vevo]]. As of October 1, 2022, the video has achieved over 24 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJUM11goXAU|title=OneRepublic - Connection|date=August 28, 2018|accessdate=October 1, 2022|via=YouTube}}</ref> |
The official music video of the song was released on August 28, 2018, through [[Vevo]]. As of October 1, 2022, the video has achieved over 24 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJUM11goXAU|title=OneRepublic - Connection|date=August 28, 2018|accessdate=October 1, 2022|via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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The video's setting is within the Oculus New York's [[World Trade Center station (PATH)|World Trade Center station]], with Ryan Tedder wandering around looking for a |
The video's setting is within the Oculus New York's [[World Trade Center station (PATH)|World Trade Center station]], with Ryan Tedder wandering around looking for a 'connection' to end his loneliness.<ref>https://www.directlyrics.com/onerepublic-debut-connection-music-video-at-last-watch-news.html</ref> Various extras dressed in business attire are shown staring at the palms of their hands (like a phone screen) as an interpretive dancer performs. A brief cutscene shows him driving a [[Jeep Cherokee]] through [[Manhattan]]. |
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A majority of the video is shot in [[black and white]] except for the last chorus, where the whole band is performing and the station is illuminated by purple lightning. |
A majority of the video is shot in [[black and white]] except for the last chorus, where the whole band is performing and the station is illuminated by purple lightning. The video was directed by Joel Pront.<ref>https://unobtainium13.com/2019/05/02/music-video-of-the-day-connection-by-onerepublic-2018-dir-by-joel-pront/</ref> |
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| Single by OneRepublic | ||||
| Released | June 26, 2018 | |||
| Length | 2:28 | |||
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"Connection" is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic. The song was released as a single via digital download on June 26, 2018.[1] It was written by band members Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, as well as Zach Skelton, Noel Zancanella and Jacob Kasher.
Commercial performance
"Connection" sold 32,000 digital copies in its first week and debuted on the Billboard Digital Songs Sales chart at number 23. The song was also streamed for over 10.8 million times and peaked at number twenty-one on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[citation needed]
Music video
The official music video of the song was released on August 28, 2018, through Vevo. As of October 1, 2022, the video has achieved over 24 million views.[2]
The video's setting is within the Oculus New York's World Trade Center station, with Ryan Tedder wandering around looking for a 'connection' to end his loneliness.[3] Various extras dressed in business attire are shown staring at the palms of their hands (like a phone screen) as an interpretive dancer performs. A brief cutscene shows him driving a Jeep Cherokee through Manhattan.
A majority of the video is shot in black and white except for the last chorus, where the whole band is performing and the station is illuminated by purple lightning. The video was directed by Joel Pront.[4]
Usage in media
"Connection" appeared in Jeep's "2018 Summer of Jeep: Sold Out" commercial. The appearance led the song to top the Billboard Top Commercial Songs chart in July 2018.[5]
It is part of the R.B.I. Baseball 19 soundtrack.[citation needed]
It also appears in the trailer and the opening scene for the 2019 movie Jexi.[citation needed]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Connection" | 2:28 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Italy (FIMI)[14] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 26 July 2018 |
References
- ^ "Connection - Single by OneRepublic". 26 June 2018.
- ^ "OneRepublic - Connection". August 28, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ https://www.directlyrics.com/onerepublic-debut-connection-music-video-at-last-watch-news.html
- ^ https://unobtainium13.com/2019/05/02/music-video-of-the-day-connection-by-onerepublic-2018-dir-by-joel-pront/
- ^ a b "OneRepublic's 'Connection' Rules Top TV Commercials Chart for July 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 42. týden 2018 in the date selector. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography OneRepublic". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "OneRepublic – Connection". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "OneRepublic Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "OneRepublic Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "OneRepublic Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "OneRepublic Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – OneRepublic – Connection" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved December 2, 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Connection" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".