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"The Lazy Song"
Song

"The Lazy Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It was released as the third single from the album on February 15, 2011. Mars wrote the song with K'naan and his production team The Smeezingtons, who also produced the track. Musically, "The Lazy Song" displays influences of roots reggae and Hawaiian music. The song went to number one in the United Kingdom, becoming his fourth number one single after "Nothin' on You", "Just the Way You Are (Amazing)" and "Grenade". The song also continues Mars' 100% record of number one solo singles in the United Kingdom, with all three of his solo singles going to number one in the country.

Background and composition

"The Lazy Song"
A sample of the song features Mars singing over a moderate reggae beat.
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"The Lazy Song" was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and K'naan, while produced by The Smeezingtons.[1] The song has roots reggae and jawaiian influences,[2] with elements of pop and R&B.[3] The song has a moderate reggae beat.[3] "The Lazy Song" is three minutes and fifteen seconds long. The song is composed in the key of B major and is set in time signature of common time with a tempo of 88 beats per minute. Mars' vocal range spans from D♯4 to B5.[3] The single version of the song features whistling, which is not present on the album version.

Reception

Critical reception

Jon Caramanica of The New York Times, Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine and Andy Gill of The Independent all noted "The Lazy Song" is influenced by reggae music.[2][4][5] Tim Sendra of Allmusic said it was one of the tracks from Doo-Wops & Hooligans that captured the laid-back groove.[6] Bill Lamb of About.com praised the song as one of the top tracks from the album, and said it "humorously kicks reality out the door for a romanticized view of a day in which the protagonist 'will not do anything.'"[7] Brian Voerding of AOL Radio Blog said it "sounds like the perfect soundtrack for a summer happy-hour meetup, though it could equally provide a sonic backdrop for any well-deserved escape from winter's doldrums."[8]

As of May 2011, "The Lazy Song" has sold over 1,000,000 digital copies in the United States, becoming Mars' fifth consecutive million-selling single as a solo and featured artist combined.[9].

Music videos

The initial music video features Poreotics disguised as monkeys.[10] The whole video is one continuous and uninterrupted shot of Mars singing in a bedroom and the monkeys dancing, goofing off and mimicking to the song's lyrics.[11]

On May 27, 2011, a new official alternate music video was released. The new video features Leonard Nimoy and was directed by Nez.[12][13]. This video reveals Mr Nimoy to be living at 27560 Fallingstar Lane, Santa Clarita, CA.

Track listing

Digital Download[14]
  1. "The Lazy Song" (Single Version) – 3:08
UK CD Single[15]
  1. "The Lazy Song" (Single Version) – 3:08
  2. "Grenade" (The Hooligans Remix) – 3:30

Personnel

Source:[1]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[16] 6
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[17] 10
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[18] 7
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[19] 47
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 8
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[21] 86
Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[23] 19
France (SNEP)[24] 55
German Airplay Chart[25] 2
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[26] 2
Ireland (IRMA)[27] 4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[28] 4
New Zealand (RIANZ)[29] 3
Scotland (OCC)[30] 3
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[31] 9
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[32] 43
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[33] 33
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[34] 11
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[35] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[36] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[37] 5
US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[20] 13
US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[20] 31
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[20] 5

Certifications

USA: Platinum UK: Platinum AUS: 2x Platinum

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[38] February 15, 2011 Mainstream radio Atlantic, Elektra
New Zealand[14] February 18, 2011 Digital download Elektra
United Kingdom[39][40] May 8, 2011 Warner
May 9, 2011 CD single
Germany[41] May 27, 2011

References

  1. ^ a b Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Media notes). United States: 2-525393. 2010. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |albumlink= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Caramanica, Jon (2010-10-06). "Critic's Notebook - Bruno Mars in Ascension". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  3. ^ a b c "Bruno Mars The Lazy Song – Digital Sheet Music". Music Notes. EMI Music Publishing. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
  4. ^ Henderson, Eric (2010-10-07). "Bruno Mars: Doo-Wops & Hooligans". Slant Magazine. Matt Zoller Seitz, Keith Uhlich. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  5. ^ Gill, Andy (2011-01-14). "Album: Bruno Mars, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Elektra)". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  6. ^ Sendra, Tim. "Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  7. ^ Lamb, Bill. "Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans". About.com. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  8. ^ Voerding, Brian (2011-02-15). "Bruno Mars, 'The Lazy Song' -- New song". AOL Radio Blog. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  9. ^ {{citeweb|url=http://new.mus_Chart
  10. ^ https://twitter.com/#!/BrunoMars/status/58803144838221824
  11. ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/news/bruno-mars-monkeys-around-in-lazy-song-video-1005134362.story
  12. ^ "SHOT: Bruno Mars - Nez, dir". Video Static. February 22, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  13. ^ http://www.ugo.com/tv/leonard-nimoy-bruno-mars-music-video
  14. ^ a b "The Lazy Song - Single". iTunes Store New Zealand. Apple Inc. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  15. ^ "Bruno Mars: Lazy Song (2011): CDS: hmv.com". HMV UK. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
  16. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart: 02/05/2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 2, 2011. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  17. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  18. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  19. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  20. ^ a b c d [The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars "The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars"]. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 28, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  21. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 19. týden 2011 in the date selector. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
  22. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song". Tracklisten. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  23. ^ "Bruno Mars: The Lazy Song". IFPI Finland. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  24. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  25. ^ German Airplay Chart, Retrieved on 2011-06-03
  26. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  27. ^ "Chart Track: Week 18, 2011". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  28. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Bruno Mars" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  29. ^ "Chart #1772 – Monday 9 May 2011: Top 40 Singles Chart". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  30. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  31. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201119 into search. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
  32. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  33. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
  34. ^ "Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  35. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  36. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  37. ^ Trust, Gary (April 27, 2011). "Katy Perry's 'E.T.' Returns To No. 1 On Hot 100". Billboard. New York: Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  38. ^ "Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases". All Access. All Access Music Group. 2011-02-15. Archived from the original on 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  39. ^ "hmvdigital UK - The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars". HMV. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  40. ^ "The Lazy Song". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-03-31.
  41. ^ http://www.amazon.de/Lazy-Song-2track-Bruno-Mars/dp/B004UFOE9Y/ref=sr_1_25?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1305398872&sr=1-25
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