"Private" is a song by Australian singer songwriter Vera Blue, released on 17 February 2017 as the lead single from her second studio album, Perennial (2017). "Private" was certified gold in Australia in 2020.
| "Private" | ||||
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| Single by Vera Blue | ||||
| from the album Perennial | ||||
| Released | 17 February 2017 | |||
| Length | 2:29 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Australia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Andrew Macken, Thomas Macken, Vera Blue | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Private" on YouTube | ||||
Vera Blue told Triple J the song was written in April 2016 and is about "that fantasy of wanting someone you can't have… I find that's something everyone can relate to. There's that frustration from not being able to have something whether you fall for a friend or a celebrity..."[1]
Reception
editIn a review of Perennial, Jessica Dale from The Music AU said "It’s short and sharp at two and half minutes. It’s a view into Pavey’s own fantasy world, playing on the concept of what she wants in her dreams verses what she knows is right in her reality."[2]
Track listing
edit- Digital download
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Private" | 2:29 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 84 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[5] | 17 February 2017 | Digital download | Universal Music Australia |
References
edit- ^ "Hear: Vera Blue premieres new song 'Private', announces tour dates". ABC. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "How Does Vera Blue's New Album Stack Up? We Take You Track By Track". The Music AU. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #409". auspOp. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ "Private (single) by Vera Blue". Retrieved 19 March 2017.