Candy (Robbie Williams song)
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"Candy" is a song by British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams from his ninth studio album, Take the Crown. It was released as the album's lead single in the United Kingdom as a digital download on October 28, 2012. The song was written by Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Terje Olsen and produced by Jacknife Lee.
Background
The track was originally rumoured to be titled "Vertigo". Williams said of the track: "It's a summer song, very much in a similar vein to 'Rock DJ', about a girl who thinks she's great. And she might be, but she's a bit nefarious with her ways. Some songs take an age to write and some songs just fall out of your mouth completely formed, and you don't have to think about it. I don't know why that fell out of my mouth and out of my brain at that particular time – it just did."
Reception
Critical response
Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song 4 out of 5 stars, writing that "'Candy' doesn't touch the dizzying heights of 'Rock DJ' or 'Angels', but it's also far from his worst song to date." Corner also wrote: "Robbie chants on a bouncy, playground chant of a chorus brassier than his stage persona - and there within lies the charm."[1]
Chart performance
"Candy" topped Croatia's chart for two weeks.[2] In Germany, "Candy" broke an airplay record being played more times during a week than any other song ever.[3] It has peaked at #3 on the main chart, so far. In Italy, the song has reached #2, so far. In the UK, "Candy" gathered over 10,000 radio spins in a week before the official digital release.[4]
According to DigitalSpy; Robbie Williams has stormed into the lead on the official midweek singles chart.
The singer's latest track 'Candy', which has sold over 73,000 in two days, is on course to be his first solo number one in eight years after 2004's 'Radio'.[5]
"Candy" became a radio hit across Europe, reaching #4 on the airplay chart.[6] It debuted at #15 on the pan-European digital chart, and advanced one position to #14 in the following week.[7]
"Candy" also entered the top 10 in Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Israel.
Live performances
Williams performed "Candy" on X Factor Italia. He performed the song on X Factor UK on 28 October 2012, and on 9 November he will perform it on The Voice of Holland.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Candy" was first released onto YouTube on September 10, 2012 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-five seconds.[8] The video features actress Kaya Scodelario.[9]
Formats and track listings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Candy" | 3:21 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Candy" | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Candy" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Remix) | 6:52 |
| 3. | "Candy" (Major Look Remix) | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Candy" (More Candy) | 7:07 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Candy" | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Candy" (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Remix) | 6:56 |
Credits and personnel
- Lead vocals – Robbie Williams
- Producers – Jacknife Lee
- Lyrics – Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Terje Olsen
- Music – Gary Barlow
- Label: Universal Records
Charts and certifications
Peak positions
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[12] | 43 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[13] | 2 |
| Croatia (HRT)[14] | 1 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[15] | 2 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[16] | 26 |
| Europe (Euro Digital Songs)[17] | 14 |
| Europe (Airplay)[18] | 4 |
| France (SNEP)[19] | 65 |
| Invalid chart entered Germany2 | 3 |
| Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[20] | 7 |
| Iceland (Tónlist)[21] | 19 |
| Israel (Media Forest)[22] | 10 |
| Italy (FIMI)[23] | 2 |
| Luxembourg (Billboard)[24] | 9 |
| Mexico Inglés (Billboard)[25] | 8 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[26] | 8 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[27] | 32 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[28] | 28 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[29] | 17 |
| Ukraine (FDR)[30] | 12 |
| UK Airplay (Nielsen Music)[31] | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[32] | Gold | 15,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide[33] | 25 September 2012 | Digital download |
| United Kingdom[34] | 28 October 2012 | |
| Germany, Switzerland & Austria |
2 October 2012[35] | |
| 8 October 2012[36] | CD single |
References
- ^ "Robbie Williams: 'Candy' - Single review". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ "Croatian Radio Airplay Chart – Robbie Williams – Candy". Croatian Radiotelevision. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ^ "Robbie Williams mit Radiorekord – Besuch bei kleinem deutschem Lokalsender". Klatsch-Tratsch.de. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012.
- ^ "Congratulations to @robbiewilliams on receiving over 10,000 plays on UK radio for "Candy"". Twitter - Nielsen Music UK. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012.
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a434763/robbie-williams-calvin-harris-lead-midweek-charts.html
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy – European Airplay Chart". Nielsen Music Control. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012.
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Euro Digital Songs 2012-11-03". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ Robbie Williams - Candy. YouTube
- ^ Gritt, Emma (September 11, 2012). "Candy girls, car smashes and heavenly creatures: Robbie Williams wreaks havoc as a guardian angel in his new video". Daily Mail. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/Robbie-Williams-Candy/release/3926660
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Croatian Radio Airplay Chart – Robbie Williams – Candy". Croatian Radiotelevision. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 42. týden 2012 in the date selector.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Euro Digital Songs 2012-11-03". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy – The UK's Official Airplay Chart". Nielsen Music Control. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- ^ "Lagalistinn - Robbie Williams – Candy". Tónlist. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Media Forest Week 42, 2012". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest.
- ^ "Robbie Williams - Candy - Top Digital Download" (in Italian). Federation of the Italian Music Industry. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Luxembourg Digital Songs 2012-11-03". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "Mexico Ingles - Robbie Williams – Candy". Billboard.biz. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Robbie Williams" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201241 into search.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Ukrainian Top 40 - Robbie Williams – Candy". FDR. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012.
- ^ "Robbie Williams – Candy – The UK's Official Airplay Chart". Nielsen Music Control. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Robbie Williams" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 30 October 2012. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Robbie Williams" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ Candy Release Dates Worldwide
- ^ Candy EP iTunes UK
- ^ Amazon.de Digital download
- ^ Amazon.de CD Single