Castle (Halsey song)
| "Castle" | ||||
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| Single by Halsey | ||||
| from the album Badlands and The Huntsman: Winter's War | ||||
| Released | April 9, 2016 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Writer(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Lido | |||
| Halsey singles chronology | ||||
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"Castle" is a song by American singer and songwriter Halsey. Originally recorded for her debut studio album, Badlands (2015), it was re-recorded for the soundtrack to the 2016 film The Huntsman: Winter's War.[1] It was released on April 9, 2016, by Capitol as a promotional single from the record. "Castle" was co-written by Halsey and the track's producer, Lido. The song was used in commercials and in the teaser trailer to promote the film. The song has background vocals of a choir singing Agnus Dei.
Music video
A “Behind-the-Scenes” video was released for the song on Halsey's official Vevo channel on YouTube on April 8, 2016, one day prior to the single's digital download release. Five days later, on April 13, 2016, the official music video was released on Halsey's Vevo account.
In the media
The album version of "Castle" was featured in TV shows The Royals,[2] iZombie and The Originals. "The Huntsman: Winter's War Version" of "Castle" was featured in TV show Dance Moms.
Track listing
- Digital download[3]
- "Castle (The Huntsman: Winter's War Version)" – 4:20
Chart performance
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Charts)[4] | 76 |
| Scotland (Official Charts Company)[5] | 80 |
| UK Downloads (Official Charts Company)[6] | 85 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ http://www.justjar.com/2016/04/08/halsey-releases-huntsman-winters-war-version-of-castle-listen-now/
- ↑ http://leosigh.com/listen-to-halseys-castle-as-featured-on-the-royals-perfect/
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/castle-huntsman-winters-war/id1098976546?app=itunes
- ↑ "The ARIA Report (Issue #1364)" (PDF). PANDORA. ARIA. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100" (15 April 2016 - 21 April 2016). Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "Official Downloads Singles Chart Top 100" (15 April 2016 - 21 April 2016). Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 : May 7,2016 | Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard Biz. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Halsey – Castle". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH