Never Forget You (Zara Larsson and MNEK song)
2015 single by Zara Larsson and MNEK
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"Never Forget You" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson and British singer-songwriter MNEK. It was released on 22 July 2015 in the United Kingdom by TEN Music Group, Virgin EMI and Epic as the second single from Larsson's second studio album So Good (2017).
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| Single by Zara Larsson and MNEK | ||||
| from the album So Good | ||||
| Released | 22 July 2015 | |||
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| Length | 3:33 | |||
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| "Never Forget You" on YouTube | ||||
The song peaked at number one in Larsson's home country as well as the top ten in eight additional countries, and became both Larsson and MNEK's first US entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 13 on the chart dating 4 June 2016, becoming the best rank on the chart for both artists. The single is certified platinum or higher in sixteen countries. An orchestral version of the song was later released on 21 May 2021 as a track off the Summer edition of Larsson's third studio album Poster Girl.
Music video
The music video of "Never Forget You" was released on 17 September 2015. It features a girl who meets a creature, or makes up an imaginary friend (a large, friendly beast covered in shaggy black hair). It shows the girl growing up and always thinking about and spending time with the creature, or imaginary friend (played by Chris Fleming). The video was filmed in Iceland and was directed by Richard Paris Wilson.[3]
Cover versions
It was covered by the metalcore band Our Last Night.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Never Forget You" | 3:33 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Never Forget You" (MNEK VIP) | 6:01 |
| 2. | "Never Forget You" (LuvBug Remix) | 4:43 |
| 3. | "Never Forget You" (Bearcubs Remix) | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Never Forget You" (Kove Remix) | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Never Forget You" (Mr. Belt & Wezol Remix) | 4:55 |
| 6. | "Never Forget You" (Ragz Originale Remix) (featuring Nick Brewer) | 3:02 |
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[65] | 5× Platinum | 350,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[66] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[67] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[68] | 4× Platinum | 320,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[69] | 2× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[70] | Platinum | 400,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[71] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[72] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Norway (IFPI Norway)[73] | 4× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[74] | 2× Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[75] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[76] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[77] | 5× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[78] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[79] | 3× Platinum | 1,800,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[80] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | 22 July 2015 | Digital download | [5] | |
| United States | 10 September 2015 | Epic | [81] | |
| 26 January 2016 | Contemporary hit radio |