Once in a While (Timeflies song)
2016 single by Timeflies
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"Once in a While" is a song by American pop duo Timeflies. It was made available for digital download on March 18, 2016, through Forty8Fifty Music Group and Epic Records.[2] The song became a viral hit on Spotify, gathering over 300 million streams. It also reached the top 40 charts in at least 8 countries across Europe, as well as the top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart.
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| Single by Timeflies | ||||
| Released | March 18, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:35 | |||
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| Producer | Timeflies | |||
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| "Once in a While" on YouTube | ||||
Live performances
Timeflies performed "Once in a While" on Good Day L.A. on September 7, 2016.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] | 58 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[5] | 14 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 39 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 93 |
| Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[8] | 34 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[9] | 32 |
| Germany (GfK)[10] | 60 |
| Hungary (Stream Top 40)[11] | 32 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 73 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] | 15 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] | 29 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[15] | 19 |
| Portugal (AFP)[16] | 47 |
| Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[17] | 32 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[18] | 23 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19] | 56 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[20] | 7 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[21] | 39 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[26] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[27] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[28] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[29] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[25] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[30] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | March 18, 2016 | Digital download |
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| Italy | September 16, 2016 | Contemporary hit radio | Sony | [32] |
