Radioactive (Kings of Leon song)
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"Radioactive" is a song by American
rock
band Kings of Leon
, and is the first single to be released from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown
. It is the second track on the album.
The song, along with its accompanying music video, premiered on September 8 on the Kings' website. The following day, it received its official radio premiere on Australian radio, and debuted on US Alternative Radio on September 13. The song was released on US iTunes on September 14, and released at a later date in remaining countries.
It featured on the last day of iTunes 12 Days App, (6th January) which offered the music video of Radioactive as well as "Arizona".
The song has been nominated for the 53rd Grammy Awards
in two categories: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Rock Song.
The song is used during a jet ski sequence in the film I am Number Four.
UK 2-track CD single
. It has since re-entered the chart at #65 upon the release of the album.
United States
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rock
Rock music
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band Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Albion, Oklahoma but formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Anthony Caleb Followill , Ivan Nathan Followill and Michael Jared Followill Kings of Leon is an American rock band that originated in Albion,...
, and is the first single to be released from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown
Come Around Sundown
Come Around Sundown is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kings of Leon, released in Ireland, Australia and Germany on October 15, 2010, followed by releases in the UK on October 18 and North America on October 19. The official album covers and tracklist were revealed on 3 September...
. It is the second track on the album.
The song, along with its accompanying music video, premiered on September 8 on the Kings' website. The following day, it received its official radio premiere on Australian radio, and debuted on US Alternative Radio on September 13. The song was released on US iTunes on September 14, and released at a later date in remaining countries.
It featured on the last day of iTunes 12 Days App, (6th January) which offered the music video of Radioactive as well as "Arizona".
The song has been nominated for the 53rd Grammy Awards
53rd Grammy Awards
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2011, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. They were broadcast on CBS with a rating of 26.6 million viewers. Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year two nights prior to the telecast on February 11. Nominations were...
in two categories: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Rock Song.
The song is used during a jet ski sequence in the film I am Number Four.
Track listings
Digital download- "Radioactive" - 3:27
UK 2-track CD single
- "Radioactive" - 3:27
- "Radioactive (Remix Featuring West Angeles Mass Choir)" - 3:33
Charts
"Radioactive" debuted and peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. It has since re-entered the chart at #65 upon the release of the album.
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Hot 100 Singles | 24 |
| US Billboard Alternative Songs | 1 |
| US Billboard Rock Songs Rock Songs Rock Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks the airplay of songs on alternative, mainstream rock and triple A radio stations. The first chart was published in the issue dated June 20, 2009. "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day was the first number-one song. The Rock Songs... |
3 |