Grace (Will Young song)
Encyclopedia
"Grace" is a pop
song recorded by British
singer Will Young
and is the second single from his fourth studio album, Let It Go
. The song was released on 22nd December 2008, and performed on The X Factor
on the 8th November 2008, and subsequently on Children in Need 2008
. The song can be heard accompanying NatWest adverts and was also featured during the Top Gear: Bolivia Special
.
competition. The sport theme was used in the video for "Friday's Child", an earlier song by Young, but for swimming.
Digital Download Bundle #1:
Digital Download Bundle #2:
based on downloads from the album in early November 2008, rising up to #33 the following week. The single was released physically on 22 December 2008, but failed to reach any higher position on the UK Singles Chart, despite heavy airplay on radio stations and music channels. At the time it was Will's lowest peak position ever.
Pop music
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song recorded by British
United Kingdom
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singer Will Young
Will Young
William Robert "Will" Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominenceafter winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the now-worldwide Idols-format franchise...
and is the second single from his fourth studio album, Let It Go
Let It Go (Will Young album)
Let It Go is the fourth album from original Pop Idol winner Will Young. The album was released on 29 September 2008. It is Will Young's first album in 3 years, since the release of "Keep On" in late 2005....
. The song was released on 22nd December 2008, and performed on The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
on the 8th November 2008, and subsequently on Children in Need 2008
Children in Need 2008
Children in Need 2008 was a campaign held in the United Kingdom to raise money for Children in Need. It culminated in a live broadcast on BBC One on the evening of Friday 14 November, through to the morning of Saturday 15 November...
. The song can be heard accompanying NatWest adverts and was also featured during the Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Top Gear: Bolivia Special is a special 76 minute episode of the motoring series Top Gear, originally broadcast on BBC Two in the United Kingdom at 19:45 on 27 December 2009....
.
Video
The video premiered in November 2008. It shows Will winning an equestrianEquestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
competition. The sport theme was used in the video for "Friday's Child", an earlier song by Young, but for swimming.
Track listing and formats
UK CD-Single:- Grace (Radio Edit)
- Gonna Get It This Time
Digital Download Bundle #1:
- Grace (Radio Edit)
Digital Download Bundle #2:
- Grace (Radio Edit)
- Grace (Live Version)
- Grace (Fred Falke Remix)
- Grace (Tom Neville's Falling from Grace Remix)
Charts
The single peaked at #35 on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
based on downloads from the album in early November 2008, rising up to #33 the following week. The single was released physically on 22 December 2008, but failed to reach any higher position on the UK Singles Chart, despite heavy airplay on radio stations and music channels. At the time it was Will's lowest peak position ever.
| Chart (2008) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Airplay Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
3 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
33 |