Soldier (Samantha Jade song)
| "Soldier" | ||||
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| Single by Samantha Jade | ||||
| Released | 15 November 2013 | |||
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| Genre | Electropop | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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| Producer(s) | DNA Songs | |||
| Samantha Jade singles chronology | ||||
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"Soldier" is a song recorded by Australian singer Samantha Jade. The song was digitally and physically released on 15 November 2013.[1][2] "Soldier" was written by Jade, David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii, and produced by Musumeci and Egizii under their stage name DNA Songs. It became her fourth top twenty hit since winning The X Factor Australia in 2012. "Soldier" was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 35,000 copies.[3]
Background and production
"Soldier" was written by Jade with David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii, who also produced and mixed the song under their stage name DNA Songs. Jade spoke about "Soldier" in an interview with News.com.au, revealing that the track was inspired by the end of her seven-year relationship with Swedish music producer Christian Nilsson.[4] "Soldier" was released physically on CD single and for digital download on 15 November 2013.[1][2]
Track listing
| CD single / digital download[1][2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Soldier" | 3:22 |
| Other versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Soldier" (7th Heaven Radio Edit) | 4:00 |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" | Australia (ARIA)[5] | 17 |
| South Korea (Gaon International)[6] | 163 | |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist Singles Chart[7] | 24 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 15 November 2013 | CD single[1] | Sony Music Australia | 88843003312 |
| Digital download[2] | N/A | |||
References
- 1 2 3 4 "CD – Soldier by Samantha Jade". Sanity. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "iTunes – Music – Soldier – Single by Samantha Jade". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- 1 2 "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ "Former X Factor contestant Samantha Jade reveals new single was inspired by love split". News.com.au. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Samantha Jade – Soldier". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ↑ http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/download.php?nationGbn=E¤t_week=48¤t_year=2013&chart_Time=week
- ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artists Singles 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 January 2014.