Electric Love (song)
2014 single by Børns
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"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns. The song was originally recorded by Børns for his second extended play, Candy, where it appears as the first track, and later appeared as the third track on his debut studio album, Dopamine. On February 26, 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[4]
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| Single by Børns | ||||
| from the album Dopamine | ||||
| Released | November 10, 2014[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:38 | |||
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| Producer | Tommy English | |||
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| "Electric Love" on YouTube | ||||
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"Electric Love" | ||||
Release
"Electric Love" was originally released on November 10, 2014, on Børns' second EP, Candy.[1] The song was re-released as the third track of Børns' debut album, Dopamine.[5]
On May 6, 2015, a music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube. The video features Børns singing the song and playing the guitar, as well as numerous female dancers and ecstatic colorful animations.
Reception
"Electric Love" has been well received by both critics and audiences. NPR referred to the song as viral.[6] The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound."[7] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed the song a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015."[8] Spin's Brennan Carley described the song as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem."[9]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[28] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[29] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[30] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[31] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[32] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] | 2× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[34] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[35] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[36] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[37] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||