The Wolves (song)
"The Wolves" is the debut single by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard, from his first studio album, Every Kingdom. The song was written by Howard and produced by Chris Bond. It is a re-recording of the original version found on the 2009 EP, These Waters. Released in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2011 as a digital download and on CD, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 97 and reached a peak chart position of number 70. The single's cover art was designed by Owen Tozer.
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| Single by Ben Howard | ||||
| from the album Every Kingdom | ||||
| Released | 3 June 2011 23 February 2012 (re-release) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Folk, indie folk | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ben Howard | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Bond | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Re-Release cover art | ||||
The single was re-released on 23 February 2012 containing one extra version of the song.
The song finds Howard using fairy tale lyrics to lament about human nature.[1]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "The Wolves" was released on YouTube on 22 June 2011 with a total length of three minutes and nineteen seconds.[2] The video is also included on the deluxe edition of the studio album Every Kingdom.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Wolves" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "The Wolves" (Acoustic) | 5:37 |
| Total length: | 8:55 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Wolves" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "The Wolves" (Little Dragon Mystic Chant Remix) | 3:53 |
| 3. | "The Wolves" (Acoustic) | 5:37 |
| Total length: | 12:48 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2011) | Peak Position |
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| UK Chart[4] | 70 |
| UK Streaming Chart[5] | 47 |
| Belgian Chart (Wallonia)[6] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release History
| Country | Release Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 3 June 2011 23 February 2012 (re-release)[8] |
Digital Download, CD | Island |
References
- The Wolves by Ben Howard - Songfacts (Accessed 5 May 2013)
- The Wolves - Ben Howard - YouTube
- Every Kingdom (Deluxe Edition) - Ben Howard - iTunes Store
- "UK Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "UK Streaming Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "Belgian Chart". Ultratop. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "British single certifications – Ben Howard – The Wolves". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- The Wolves - Ben Howard - iTunes Store