Stay Awake (Example song)
| "Stay Awake" | ||||
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| Single by Example | ||||
| from the album Playing in the Shadows | ||||
| Released | 28 August 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–11 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Ministry of Sound | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Example | |||
| Producer(s) | Nero | |||
| Example singles chronology | ||||
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"Stay Awake" is a song by British recording artist Example from his third studio album, Playing in the Shadows. It was released on 28 August 2011 as the album's second single. The song was written by Example and Joseph Ray and Dan Stephens of Nero and was produced by Nero. The song was added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist.[2] The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record in the World' on 4 July 2011.[3] On 4 September 2011, the single debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 1.
Live performances
Example performed the song live at V Festival 2011 on the 4Music stage.[4]
The song is known to have boosted Nina Nesbitt‘s career after he heard her perform it live, shortly after he invited her on tour.
Critical reception
Stay Awake generally received a positive response upon its release. Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a 4/5 star rating and stated it is "the perfect pick-me-up for those on a post-festival comedown... and a harsh lesson for those who aren't.[5]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of the single "Stay Awake" was first released on YouTube on 18 July 2011. The video lasts 3 minutes and 30 seconds.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stay Awake" (Radio Edit) | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Stay Awake" (Extended Mix) | 5:06 |
| 3. | "Stay Awake" (Alvin Risk Remix) | 5:29 |
| 4. | "Stay Awake" (Delta Heavy Remix) | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Stay Awake" (Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Mix) | 6:02 |
| 6. | "Stay Awake" (Micky Slim Remix) | 5:39 |
| 7. | "Stay Awake" (Moám Remix) | 6:09 |
Chart performance
The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking his second number one and sixth top 40 hit. It sold 73,402 copies, beating "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera to the top spot by just 266 copies, the smallest gap between the top two in the UK since March 2009.[7]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom[18] | 28 August 2011 | Ministry of Sound |
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| Australia [19] | 9 September 2011 |
References
- ^ James Conlon (July 19, 2011). "Example Unveils 'Stay Awake' Video - Watch Now". Stereoboard.
- ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - Playlist". Radio 1.
- ^ "BBC - Zane Lowe's Hottest Records blog: Hottest Record: Example - Stay Awake". bbc.co.uk.
- ^ YouTube. youtube.com.
- ^ Music – Singles Review – Example: 'Stay Awake'. Digital Spy
- ^ Example - 'Stay Awake' (Official Video). YouTube. 18 July 2011.
- ^ Jones, Alan (5 September 2011). "Two in a row for Example on singles". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Example – Stay Awake" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Example – Stay Awake" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 36, 2011". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201150 into search.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2011". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- ^ id MUST BE PROVIDED for UK CERTIFICATION.
- ^ "Example - Stay Awake". iTunes.
- ^ "Stay Awake (Remixes)". iTunes.
