Candy (Paolo Nutini song)
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"Candy" is a song from Paolo Nutini which was released on 18 May 2009. The song is the lead single from his second studio album "Sunny Side Up".[1]
Background and Writing
According to the singer, the song is about the spark, or candy which is there at the beginning of every relationship but leaves after a while. It's about finding that spark again and thus saving the relationship. It was inspired by Nutini's relationship with his childhood sweetheart and current girlfriend Teri Brogan.[2]
Release and Chart Performance
The single made the A' list on Radio 2, the B' list on Absolute Radio and the A' list on Radio 1. It charted at 19 in the UK Singles Chart making it his third highest charting single behind "Last Request" (#5) and "Pencil Full Of Lead" (#17), so far, and at 25 in the Irish Singles Chart.[3]
Covers
In 2010, the song was covered by Welsh act Marina and the Diamonds on Dermot O'Leary's show on BBC Radio 2.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] | 18 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[5] | 16 |
| European Hot 100 Singles[6] | 51 |
| Invalid chart entered Germany2 | 62 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 25 |
| Italy (FIMI)[8] | 20 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 10 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 19 |
| US Triple A (Billboard)[11] | 29 |
End-of-year charts
| Chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Singles Chart[12] | 79 |
| UK Singles Chart[13] | 179 |
References
- ^ http://www.paolonutini.com/story/379/
- ^ Candy Songfacts
- ^ "IRMA, Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations". May 28, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ "Paolo Nutini – Candy" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Paolo Nutini – Candy" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Chart Search Results - European Hot 100 Singles 2009-06-27". Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 22, 2009". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Paolo Nutini – Candy". Top Digital Download.
- ^ "Paolo Nutini – Candy". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Triple A 2009-07-11". Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "2009 Year End Swiss Singles Chart". Swiss Music Charts. 2009. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ "Charts Plus Year end 2009" (PDF). Charts Plus. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
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