"Something" is the debut single of Belgian music group Lasgo. It was first released on 15 June 2001 as the lead single from their debut album, Some Things (2001). It became a hit in the band's native Belgium, peaking at No. 5 in the Flanders region, and reached the top 10 in several European countries. In February 2002, it was released in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked within the top 40 in the United States. In 2013, the song was re-released with new additional vocals from British pop singer Taylor Jones.
"Something" | ||||
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Single by Lasgo | ||||
from the album Some Things | ||||
Released | 15 June 2001 | |||
Length | 3:41 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Peter Luts | |||
Lasgo singles chronology | ||||
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Chart performance
editIn Spain, the single was the best selling vinyl at the distributor the week it was released,[citation needed] reaching number 14 on the country's chart.[1] In October 2001, "Something" peaked at number seven on the Dutch charts,[2][3] while in Germany it entered the charts at number 11.[4] On 25 February 2002, Positiva Records released "Something" in the United Kingdom.[5] It was also successful there, entering and peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart.[6] "Something" also peaked at number 19 in Australia.[7] In the United States, the song peaked at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the only Lasgo song to appear on this chart besides "Alone", which peaked at 83.[8]
Music video
editAs the song became more popular throughout Europe, the group made a music video, with the on location filmed scenery of the Prague main railway station.[9]
Track listings
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Belgian CD single[10]
European CD single[11]
UK CD single[12]
UK 12-inch single[13]
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UK cassette single[14]
US CD single[15]
Australian and New Zealand CD single[16]
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Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA)[43] | Gold | 25,000* |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[44] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
Germany (BVMI)[45] | Gold | 250,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref(s). |
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Belgium | 15 June 2001 | CD | Antler-Subway | [19] |
United Kingdom | 25 February 2002 |
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Positiva | [5][47] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Lasgo – Something" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ a b "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 45, 2001" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Lasgo – Something" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ a b "Lasgo – Something" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ a b Hubner, Miriam (16 February 2002). "Airborne" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20, no. 8. p. 14. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ a b "Lasgo – Something". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ a b "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. 1 February 2003. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Lasgo - Something". YouTube. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ Something (Belgian CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Antler-Subway. 2001. 7243 8 79784 2 3.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Something (European CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Antler-Subway. 2001. AS 5927 CDS, 7243 879521 2 6.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Something (UK CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Positiva Records. 2002. CDTIV-169, 7243 8 79521 0 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Something (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Lasgo. Positiva Records. 2002. 12TIV-169, 7243 8 79521 6 4.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Something (UK cassette single sleeve). Lasgo. Positiva Records. 2002. TCTIV-169.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Something (US CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Robbins Entertainment. 2002. 76869-72056-2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Something (Australian & New Zealand CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Bang On!, Shock Records. 2002. BANG0075.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Issue 635" ARIA Top 50 Dance Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Lasgo – Something" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ a b "Lasgo – Something" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Lasgo – Something". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 19, no. 47. 17 November 2001. p. 27. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Lasgo". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 9 May 2002". GfK Chart-Track. Retrieved 3 June 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 4, saptamina 28.01–3.02, 2002" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on 9 December 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Lasgo – Something". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. 18 May 2002. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Pop Airplay". Billboard. 1 February 2003. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. 1 February 2003. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay". Billboard. 1 February 2003. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2001" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles–Jahrescharts 2001" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2001". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2001" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Dance Singles 2002". ARIA. Archived from the original on 15 April 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Jahreshitparade Singles 2002" (in German). Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2002". Crowley Broadcast Analysis. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs of 2002". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 2002. Archived from the original on 2 June 2004. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "The Year in Charts 2003: Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 11, no. 51. 19 December 2003. p. 14.
- ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2001". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – Lasgo – Something". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Lasgo; 'Something')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Lasgo – Something". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 25 February 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 23 February 2002. p. 35. Retrieved 23 August 2021.