Into the Wild (Josh Baldwin song)

"Into the Wild" is a song by American Christian singer-songwriter Josh Baldwin that was released via Bethel Music on May 7, 2021,[1] as the second single from his fourth studio album, Evidence (2020).[2] Baldwin co-wrote the song with Bobby Strand, Ethan Hulse, and Steffany Gretzinger.[3]

"Into the Wild"
"Into the Wild" Single Cover
Single by Josh Baldwin
from the album Evidence
ReleasedMay 7, 2021 (2021-05-07)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length3:41
LabelBethel Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • David Leonard
  • Brad King
  • Seth Talley
Josh Baldwin singles chronology
"Evidence (Live)"
(2021)
"Into the Wild"
(2021)
"There Is Freedom"
(2022)
Music video
"Into the Wild" on YouTube

"Into the Wild" peaked at No. 35 on Billboard's US Hot Christian Songs chart.[4]

Background

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On September 16, 2020, Bethel Music announced that "Into the Wild" would be the next single following "Evidence" with its release slated for September 18, 2020, in the lead-up to the release of Baldwin's album Evidence set for October 2, 2020.[5] "Into the Wild" was subsequently released as the album's first promotional single,[6] accompanied with its music video.[7]

Composition

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"Into the Wild" is composed in the key of C with a tempo of 104 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4
.[8]

Commercial performance

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"Into the Wild" debuted at number 26 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated July 3, 2021.[9]

Music video

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The music video of "Into the Wild" was released on September 18, 2020, through Bethel Music's YouTube channel.[10]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Into the Wild"
Charts (2021) Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[4] 35
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[11] 20

Release history

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Release history for "Into the Wild"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various September 18, 2020 Album
Bethel Music [6]
May 7, 2021 Radio
  • Digital download
  • streaming
[1]
United States June 18, 2021 Christian radio [12]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Into the Wild (Radio Version) - Single by Josh Baldwin on Apple Music". Apple Music. May 7, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Harper, Blessing (May 10, 2021). "Josh Baldwin Challenges Us to Step Out in Faith with New Radio Version of "Into the Wild" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Into the Wild | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Josh Baldwin Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Cluver, Ross (September 16, 2020). "Josh Baldwin's 'Evidence' Due Out Oct 2 – CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Josh Baldwin | "Into the Wild"". MultiTracks. September 18, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  7. ^ Longs, Herb (September 19, 2020). "Josh Baldwin Drops "Into The Wild" From Upcoming Album". The Christian Beat. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  8. ^ "Evidence by Josh Baldwin". MultiTracks. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  9. ^ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. June 29, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Into The Wild - Josh Baldwin | Evidence [Official Music Video] - YouTube". YouTube. September 18, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  11. ^ "Josh Baldwin Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ ""Into The Wild" by Josh Baldwin - 55 Promotion". 55 Promotion. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
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