"Love Like This" is a song recorded by Australian singer and actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte. It was written by Paul Barry, Alex Smith and Mark Taylor. The song was released on 29 January 2010 as the fifth and final single from Bassingthwaighte's debut solo album 1000 Stars. Upon its release, "Love Like This" peaked at number 88 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
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| Single by Natalie Bassingthwaighte | ||||
| from the album 1000 Stars | ||||
| Released | 29 January 2010 | |||
| Recorded | Metrophonic Studios (United Kingdom) | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 3:55 (Album version) | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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Background
edit"Love Like This" was released to support the AIDS Council of New South Wales' campaign "Wear It With Pride" leading up to the 2010 Mardi Gras parade.[1] All of the single's proceeds went towards the ongoing support of the LGBT community.[1] Of the single and the campaign, Bassingthwaighte said: "I would so love everybody to get behind this campaign and the message of this song as it would illustrate to the world how the whole country endorses and celebrates the LGBT community and these reforms. I support equal rights for all Australians and I hope that is what 'Love Like This' and our video will say."[1]
Music video
editThe music video for "Love Like This" was directed by Jan Reichle and premiered on 27 January 2010.[2][3] The video features cameo appearances from many Australian TV personalities, including Kylie Gillies and Richard Reid, all of whom are wearing a selection of "Wear It With Pride" T-shirts to support the campaign.[1][3]
Track listing
edit- Digital EP[4]
- "Love Like This" (Metrophonic Radio Mix) – 3:35
- "Love Like This" (NRG-IZED Club Mix) – 7:26
- "Love Like This" (Neon Charity Remix) – 5:43
- "Love Like This" (Acappella) – 3:17
- "Love Like This" (NRG-IZED Radio Mix) – 4:25
- "Love Like This" (Neon Charity Instrumental) – 3:28
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of 1000 Stars.[5]
- Locations
- Recorded at the Metrophonic Studios in the United Kingdom.
- Mastered at Sterling Sound in New York City.
- Personnel
- Songwriting – Paul Barry, Mark Taylor, Alex Smith
- Production – Brian Rawling, Alex Smith
- Mixing – Matt Furmidge
- Recording – Alex Smith
- Keys, guitars and programming – Alex Smith, Mark Taylor
- Backing vocals – Paul Barry, Cheryl Parker
- Mastering – Leon Zervos
Charts
edit| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 88 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| Australia | 29 January 2010[4] | Digital EP | Sony Music Australia |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Nat's Single 'Love Like This' To be Used To Support Same Sex Law Reform". NatalieBassingthwaighte.com. 25 January 2010. Archived from the original on 3 June 2011.
- ^ Love Like This – Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Vevo. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Natalie Bassingthwaighte: Love Like This". Auspop. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Love Like This – EP by Natalie Bassingthwaighte". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ 1000 Stars (CD). Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Sony Music Australia Pty Ltd. 2009. p. 13.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "The ARIA Report" (PDF). ARIA Charts. Australian Web Archive. 8 February 2010. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2014.