Rule the World (The Wanted song)
| "Rule the World" | ||||
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| Single by the Wanted | ||||
| from the album Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits | ||||
| Written | 2016–2017[1] | |||
| Released | 13 October 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Jack & Coke | |||
| The Wanted singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Rule the World" on YouTube | ||||
"Rule the World" is a song by British-Irish boy band the Wanted, released on 13 October 2021 as the lead single from their first greatest hits album Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits (2021).[2] It marks their first single release in seven years,[3] following the band going on a hiatus after the release of their third studio album Word of Mouth (2013). The song was written by Ari Leff, Michael Pollack, Jakob Hazell, band member Max George, and Svante Halldin, with production handled by Jack & Coke.
Background[edit]
The Wanted released their third studio album Word of Mouth (2013). The album received mixed reviews from music critics, and performed moderately on charts, peaking at 9 on the UK Albums Chart and 17 on the US Billboard 200. The album was supported by their Word of Mouth World Tour, their debut concert tour in 2014. Before the tour began, The band announced on their website that they'll be taking a break following the tour.[4]
In 2021, after seven years of their hiatus, The Wanted reunited after releasing a new "Wanted Wednesday" episode, and later announced their greatest hits album Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits.[5][6] They originally planned to reunite to celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2020, however, it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and band member Tom Parker's brain tumor diagnosis in August 2020.[3] On 7 October 2021, The band announced "Rule the World" on an Instagram video, and revealed the artwork for the song.[7][8]
Live performances[edit]
On 3 November 2021, the band performed the song live on Good Morning America.[9]
Track listing[edit]
Digital download and streaming[10]
- "Rule the World" – 3:17
Digital download and streaming – acoustic version[11]
- "Rule the World" (Acoustic) – 3:00
Digital download and streaming – Shane Codd remix[12]
- "Rule the World" (Shane Codd remix) – 2:37
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[13] | 24 |
References[edit]
- ^ "The Wanted on their reunion and topping the charts: "Our songs were probably bigger than we were"". Official Charts Company. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ "The Wanted - Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ a b "The Wanted release new single Rule The World, their first new music in seven years". Official Charts Company. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "The Wanted Taking a Break Following Tour". Billboard. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "#WantedWednesday". 8 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Here we go!! We are MEGA excited to announce that we are BACK and will be releasing our Greatest Hits Album on November 12th!! We'll also be performing LIVE at the @royalalberthall as part of @tomparkerofficial 'Inside My Head' concert. It's been far too long... Let's do this! 🌍 💪". 8 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Our very first single back is called .... RULE THE WORLD 🪂 it will be released at 8am BST next Wednesday 13th October! You can pre-save it now on @spotify, pre-order / pre-add via our Most Wanted album and ALSO pre-order the CD version on our store!!!! 🤪 Can't wait for you to hear! @sivaofficial @maxgeorge @nathansykes @birdspotting @tomparkerofficial". Instagram. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Our brand new single #RuleTheWorld is OUT TOMORROW at 8am UK time! 🪂 Get it at the link in our bio! @maxgeorge @nathansykes @birdspotting @tomparkerofficial @sivaofficial". 12 October 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "The Wanted perform 'Rule the World'". ABC News. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Rule The World - The Wanted". Spotify. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Rule The World (Acoustic) - The Wanted". Spotify. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "The Wanted - Rule the World (Shane Codd Remix)". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 November 2021.