Something (Lasgo song)
2001 single by Lasgo
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"Something" is a song by Belgian music group Lasgo, released as their debut single. It was first issued on 15 June 2001 as the lead single from their debut album, Some Things (2001), and became a hit, peaking at No. 5 in the Flanders region of the band's native Belgium and entering the top 10 in several European countries. In February 2002, it was released in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked within the top 40 in the United States. In 2013, the song was re-released with new additional vocals from British pop singer Taylor Jones.
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| Single by Lasgo | ||||
| from the album Some Things | ||||
| Released | 15 June 2001 | |||
| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Antler-Subway | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Peter Luts | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Something" on YouTube | ||||
Chart performance
In Spain, the single was the best selling vinyl at the distributor the week it was released,[citation needed] reaching number 14 on the country's chart.[1] In October 2001, "Something" peaked at number seven on the Dutch charts,[2][3] while in Germany it entered the charts at number 11.[4] On 25 February 2002, Positiva Records released "Something" in the United Kingdom.[5] It was also successful there, entering and peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart.[6] "Something" also peaked at number 19 in Australia.[7] In the United States, the song peaked at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the only Lasgo song to appear on this chart besides "Alone", which peaked at 83.[8]
Music video
As the song became more popular throughout Europe, the group made a music video, with the on location filmed scenery of the Prague main railway station.[9]
Track listings
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Belgian CD single[10]
European CD single[11]
UK CD single[12]
UK 12-inch single[13]
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UK cassette single[14]
US CD single[15]
Australian and New Zealand CD single[16]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Belgium (BRMA)[43] | Gold | 25,000* |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[44] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[45] | Gold | 250,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[46] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||