22 (Taylor Swift song)
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"22" is a song by American recording artist Taylor Swift from her fourth studio album Red (2012). It was written by Swift along with Max Martin and Shellback. Production was handled by Martin and Shellback, with Scott Borchetta serving as executive producer. The song is set to be released in the United States on March 5, 2013 and in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2013.[2][3] "22" received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Swift's collaboration with Martin and Shellback and the new pop sound they created for her.
Background
After writing Speak Now (2010) entirely solo, she opted to collaborate with different songwriters and producers for Red. Thus, she called Max Martin and Shellback, two songwriters and producers whose work she admired, to discuss a possible collaboration. She told Billboard magazine: "For me, being 22 has been my favorite year of my life. I like all the possibilities of how you're still learning, but you know enough. You still know nothing, but you know that you know nothing. You're old enough to start planning your life, but you're young enough to know there are so many unanswered questions. That brings about a carefree feeling that is sort of based on indecision and fear and at the same time letting loose. Being 22 has taught me so much."[4]
Chart performance
Several songs from Red, including "22", charted in different countries due to strong digital sales following the release of the album. "22" debuted at number 44 on United States Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart with sales of 108,000.[5][6] It later re-entered the Hot 100 at number 84 on the chart week of January 12, 2013.[7] "22" also debuted at number 29 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and number 129 on the UK Singles Chart.[8][9]
Weekly charts
| Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 45 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 29 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 99 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 38 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 129 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 44 |
References
- ^ http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases
- ^ a b Lansky, Sam (February 6, 2013). "Taylor Swift Announces "22″ As Next 'Red' Single". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Corner, Lewis (February 5, 2013). "Taylor Swift confirms new single '22', reveals artwork – listen". Digital Spy. Condé Nast. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Adele, Swift nominated for Golden Globes". 2012-12-15.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (November 3, 2010). "Taylor Swift Sells Over 1 Million in Record Billboard 200 Debut". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
- ^ Grein, Paul (October 31, 2012). "Week Ending Oct. 28, 2012. Songs: Chris Brown's Comeback". Yahoo! Music. Yahoo!. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Hot 100 – Week of January 12, 2013 (Biggest Jump)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ Williams, John (November 3, 2010). "Taylor Swift shakes up charts". JAM! Music. Canoe.ca. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 3.11.2012 (Week 43)". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Taylor Swift – 22". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
- ^ "Taylor Swift Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 7, 2013". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ "Taylor Swift – 22". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2013-2-18.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ "Taylor Swift Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
