Well, Well, Well (Duffy song)
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"Well, Well, Well" is the lead single
Welsh
singer-songwriter Duffy
's second studio album
Endlessly
(2010), and the second single released was 'My Boy'. It is unknown if any more singles are to be released from the Endlessly Album. Well, Well, Well was Written and produced by Duffy and Albert Hammond
, it was released on 19 October 2010 in the UK. Despite a positive reaction from critics, it is Duffy's worst performing single to date, which is good though as it reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart
and number 37 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart. In mainland Europe, it managed to chart in the top twenty in Finland, Belgium and Switzerland. A music video
, directed by Chris Cottam, complements the release. The single was promoted extensively as part of a campaign of "major TV moments", taking in the UK, the United States as well as seven countries around Europe in 2010 and 2011. Although praised by many, some thought that it "is possibly the weakest of the new tunes" from its parent album. At 2:45, it is the shortest of all Duffy's singles.
in South East England
.
. On 7 December 2010 she performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
.
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
Welsh
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
singer-songwriter Duffy
Duffy (singer)
Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold...
's second studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Endlessly
Endlessly (album)
Endlessly is the second studio album by Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy. It was released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2010 by A&M Records and in the United States on 7 December 2010 by Mercury Records. Duffy worked almost exclusively with Albert Hammond Snr. on the album, with all but one of...
(2010), and the second single released was 'My Boy'. It is unknown if any more singles are to be released from the Endlessly Album. Well, Well, Well was Written and produced by Duffy and Albert Hammond
Albert Hammond
Albert Hammond OBE is a British singer, songwriter and record producer from Gibraltar.-Birth and early success:Hammond was born in London, England, where his family had been evacuated to from Gibraltar during World War II. His family returned to Gibraltar shortly after his birth, and there he grew...
, it was released on 19 October 2010 in the UK. Despite a positive reaction from critics, it is Duffy's worst performing single to date, which is good though as it reached number 41 on the 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 ...
and number 37 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart. In mainland Europe, it managed to chart in the top twenty in Finland, Belgium and Switzerland. A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, directed by Chris Cottam, complements the release. The single was promoted extensively as part of a campaign of "major TV moments", taking in the UK, the United States as well as seven countries around Europe in 2010 and 2011. Although praised by many, some thought that it "is possibly the weakest of the new tunes" from its parent album. At 2:45, it is the shortest of all Duffy's singles.
Background
In an interview with BBC Newsbeat she said:
"I want to make people move this time on this record. I played so many live shows that I wanted to feel that we could have a really uptempo gig. So for me I've done nothing but possibly improve, and really know where it is I want to put myself. I recorded this with lots of different people and a few different locations, two of which I am really proud of.
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, who are America's finest in hip hop music, and Albert HammondAlbert HammondAlbert Hammond OBE is a British singer, songwriter and record producer from Gibraltar.-Birth and early success:Hammond was born in London, England, where his family had been evacuated to from Gibraltar during World War II. His family returned to Gibraltar shortly after his birth, and there he grew...
[Snr], who is an amazing songwriter. It's a kind of a combination of different worlds there."
Music video
The music video for the song premiered on Duffy's YouTube channel and features Duffy in various scenes around the city of OxfordOxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
in South East England
South East England
South East England is one of the nine official regions of England, designated in 1994 and adopted for statistical purposes in 1999. It consists of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex...
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Live performances
On 22 October 2010 she performed the song on Later... with Jools Holland. On 4 November 2010 she performed the song on Late Night With Jimmy FallonLate Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The show premiered on March 2, 2009, as the third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman....
. On 7 December 2010 she performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. Debuting on September 8, 2003, it is produced by Telepictures and airs in syndication, including stations owned by NBC Universal. For its first five seasons, the show...
.
Track listing
CD single/digital download- "Well, Well, Well" – 2:43/2:45
- "Well, Well, Well (Acoustic Version)" – 3:09
Chart performance
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Hot 100 Singles | 37 |
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
24 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 19 October 2010 | Digital download | Mercury Mercury Records Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal... |
| Germany | 19 November 2010 | CD single | Universal Music Universal Music Group Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations... |
| United Kingdom | 21 November 2010 | Digital download | A&M A&M Records A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:... |
| 22 November 2010 | CD single |