Draft:Starting Line (song)

"Starting Line"
Single by Luke Hemmings
from the album When Facing the Things We Turn Away From
Released30 June 2021
GenrePop rock
Length4:30
LabelSony Music Australia
Songwriter(s)
  • Luke Hemmings
  • Sammy Witte
Producer(s)
  • Hemmings
  • Witte
Luke Hemmings singles chronology
"Starting Line"
(2021)
"Motion"
(2021)
Music video
"Starting Line" on YouTube

"Starting Line" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Luke Hemmings of pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. It was written and produced by Hemmings and Sammy Witte. The song was released via Sony Music Australia on 30 June 2021, as the lead single from debut studio album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From (2021).[1][2] It was compared to previous music videos by Dima Bilan.

Music video

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The music video was released on 10 June. It was directed by Scottie Cameron in Los Angeles.[3] In it, Hemmings walked through a parking lot, then around the city, and continued running for 2 minutes before continuing his walk.

Live perfomences

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On December 6, Hemmings performed "Starting Line" from live-extended play "Nostalgia: Live From Los Angeles".[citation needed]

Charts

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Chart (2021) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4] 31

References

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  1. ^ "Luke Hemmings Starts Solo Career With "Starting Line"". Billboard. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Luke Hemmings releases debut 'Starting Line'". TotalNtertainment. 30 June 2021.
  3. ^ Triscari, Caleb (12 July 2021). "5 Seconds of Summer's Luke Hemmings shares music video for 'Starting Line'". NME.
  4. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 July 2021.


Category:2021 singles Category:2021 songs Category:Luke Hemmings songs Category:Songs written by Luke Hemmings