"Learnalilgivinanlovin" is a song by the Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye from his second album Like Drawing Blood released in Australia as a single in 2006. A new version of the song (with the chorus sung in a higher pitch) was released as a single in Belgium in 2008. Another version was released by Neon Gold Records.[1]
| "Learnalilgivinanlovin" | ||||
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| Single by Gotye | ||||
| from the album Like Drawing Blood | ||||
| Released | 2006 (Australia) 2008 (Belgium) | |||
| Recorded | 2003–2005 | |||
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| Length | 2:49 (album version) | |||
| Label | Independent, Neon Gold | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gotye | |||
| Producer(s) | Gotye | |||
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Background
editThe song draws very heavy influence from Motown records of the late '50s and early '60s such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. Gotye uses a drum sample from The Ronettes' record, "Be My Baby" (which famously employs Phil Spector's Wall of Sound technique).
Music video
editA music video to accompany the Australian version of "Learnalilgivinanlovin" was first released onto YouTube on 6 December 2007.[2]
Track listing
edit- Digital download[3]
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" (Passion Pit Mix) – 4:35
- Australian CD single
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" – 2:50
- "Seven Hours with a Backseat Driver" – 4:44
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] | 10 |
In popular culture
editThe song was used in episode 3 of season 1 of the Australian TV series, Packed to the Rafters.
The song also appeared in the film Whip It, as well as on the soundtrack.
References
edit- ^ "Learnalilgivinanlovin – Neon Gold Records". Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Gotye - Learnalilgivinanlovin". YouTube. 6 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14.
- ^ Learnalilgivinanlovin (Passion Pit Mix) - Single by Gotye iTunes
- ^ "Gotye – Learnalilgivinanlovin" (in Dutch). Ultratip.