Save the World (Swedish House Mafia song)
2011 single by Swedish House Mafia
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"Save the World" is a song by Swedish house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia. The song features uncredited vocals from Swedish singer John Martin, who co-wrote the song with Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Michel Zitron and Vincent Pontare.[1][2] It was released on 13 May 2011 as a digital download, and it premiered on BBC Radio 1 on 22 April 2011 by Pete Tong. The song debuted in the UK singles chart at No. 11, and reached No. 10.[3] Jon Watts directed the video, which features dogs as superheroes.[4] The song peaked at number one on the Hot Dance Club Songs in the United States, becoming the group's second consecutive number-one single following "Miami 2 Ibiza" (2010). On 30 November 2011, the song received a nomination in 54th Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording. The song has sold over 463,000 copies in the US.[5] "Save the World" was well-received from music critics.[citation needed] The song is written in the key of C major.[6]
- 3:34 (radio edit)
- 6:52 (extended mix)
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| Single by Swedish House Mafia | ||||
| from the album Until Now | ||||
| Released | 13 May 2011 | |||
| Genre | Progressive house | |||
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| Producer | Swedish House Mafia | |||
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Track listing
- Digital download[7]
- "Save the World" (radio edit) – 3:34
- "Save the World" (extended mix) – 6:52
- Digital download — remixes[8]
- "Save the World" (Knife Party remix) – 5:13
- "Save the World" (Style of Eye & Carli remix) – 6:41
- "Save the World" (Alesso remix) – 5:41
- "Save the World" (Third Party remix) – 6:55
- "Save the World" (Futurebound & Metrik remix) – 4:23
- Digital download — AN21 & Max Vangeli remix[9]
- "Save the World" (AN21 & Max Vangeli remix) – 6:42
- Digital download — Zedd remix
- Digital download — Cazzette remix
- "Save the World" (Cazzette's Angry Swedish Hunter mix) – 6:22 – This remix, which was released through Swedish House Mafia's Facebook page, is no longer available for download.
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)[51] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[52] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[53] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[54] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[55] | Gold | 15,000^ |
| Italy (FIMI)[56] | Gold | 15,000* |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[57] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[58] | 5× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[59] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[60] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[61] | Gold | 50,000† |
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Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| Australia[7] | 13 May 2011 | Digital download | EMI |
| Ireland[62] | |||
| Sweden[63] | |||
| Germany[64] | 15 May 2011 | ||
| United Kingdom[65] | |||
| United States[66][67] | 17 May 2011 | Astralwerks | |
| 26 July 2011 | Mainstream and Rhythmic airplay | Capitol |