"The Summer" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke. It was released in February 2009 as the third and final single from Pyke's second studio album, Chimney's Afire (2008). In the song Pyke weaves stories from childhood memories and idyllic dreams of a life by the sea.[1] It was certified gold in Australia in 2020.
| "The Summer" | ||||
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| Single by Josh Pyke | ||||
| from the album Chimney's Afire | ||||
| Released | February 2009 | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Ivy League Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Josh Pyke | |||
| Producer(s) | Wayne Connolly, Josh Pyke | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "The Summer" on YouTube | ||||
Certification
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Josh Pyke". Sydney Morning Herald. February 2009. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 June 2020.