In general, critics lauded the artistry of the single's music video, comparing it to Instagram. Ashley Batz/Bustle. Required fields are marked *. [29] New York Times writer Bradley Sterns described Lana Del Rey's vocal style during the Irving Plaza performance as "lounge singer crooning". The clip -- directed by King's husband, filmmaker Kyle Newman, and Spencer Susser -- looks like a visual ode to Instagram, which is similar to Del Rey's other videos. 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The track tells the tale of a love that causes an individual to not fear anything anymore (“nothin’ scares me now”, as Lana sings in the bridge”. Months later, the house and Eurodance track was a sleeper hit, peaking at number 6 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. 1.) After the phone call, Del Rey sings the opening lyrics and jumps off the cliff. [13] King said about the video that, "It's about not being able to live without the one you love, friend or lover it doesn't matter, that's whatever you want it to be. Copied to clipboard. Perhaps you thought the song "Summertime Sadness" was just … Trap and house remixesof "Summertime Sadness" helped De… Though it was released a year ago, Lana Del Rey's "Summertime Sadness" is storming up the charts thanks to a house remix from French DJ Cedric Gervais. Within Temptation Addeddate 2019-01-01 17:04:25 External_metadata_update 2019-03-25T23:56:47Z Identifier SummertimeSadness_233. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. He added, that "more provocative, though, is the hint of romance-gone-sour between Del Rey and the character played by actress Jaime King. Your email address will not be published. [2], The decision to release the new version of "Summertime Sadness" on the DJ's primary label, Spinnin' Records, was made by Cedric's manager Luke Allen (Red Light Management) to expand the song's audience to Gervais' EDM fanbase. The pop ballad was released on June 22, 2012 by Interscope Records as the fourth single of the album. But the backlash from fans who felt duped has been unprecedented. The next scenes depict a statue of Jesus Christ, Del Rey looking onto the distance and a phone smashing into pieces as it hits the floor, hinting at Del Rey's realization that her girlfriend has killed herself. By Brennan Carley. [citation needed], The video received generally favorable reviews from critics. Charting across Europe, the single reached the top ten in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. [15] Los Angeles Times named it among the best tracks on the album along with "Video Games" and "Dark Paradise". In the summer of 2013, a remixed version of the track by Cedric Gervais was released to American contemporary hit radio and helped the single become a sleeper hit,[2] debuting at 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the highest charting single of her career in that country with a peak of 6. On the accompanied Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, the single gave Del Rey her first US number-one single in August 2013. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Allen grew and built the record from grass roots, but it wasn't until he invited Interscope A&R John Ehmann to a performance at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas that the major label came on board, after Ehmann heard 60,000 people singing along to the song. The music video was uploaded to YouTube in August 2013, and has over 172 million views and almost 1.7 million likes. *Summertime sadness* *I just wanted you to know that, baby, you’re the best* She doesn't want anyone else. Lizzy Grant was a flop, changed her name to Lana Del Rey and was acclaimed as a new star. "[14] As a whole, "Summertime Sadness" follows a typical pop song structure: verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, with the chorus circulating several times before the song's end. Cinematography was handled primarily by King's husband, Kyle Newman. I wasn’t thinking if it was going to be a hit or not, I just love and respect the artist that she is.” The track blew up in the summer of 2013 and was considered the track of summer across the globe. Your email address will not be published. [30], *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone, In January 2013, a remix by Cedric Gervais was commissioned for the record label Universal Germany. Summertime Sadness (בעברית: עצב הקיץ) הוא סינגל שהוקלט על ידי הזמרת-יוצרת האמריקאית לנה דל ריי, מתוך אלבומה, Born to Die. Summertime Sadness Lyrics: Kiss me hard before you go / Summertime sadness / I just wanted you to know / That, baby, you the best / You got your red dress on tonight / … [71] Sam Lansky of Idolator described the remake as being "...stitched together with familiar glitchy footage of Lana in her conventional Tumblrwave style. Gervais told Billboard magazine: “To me, it is not about the money, so I turned down a lot of people. Combined with the views "Born to Die" netted, Del Rey reemerged on the Billboard Social 50 chart at number 42. The singer's bestie, played by the very lovely actress Jamie King, is also pretty sad about summer ending. It's shown, after both suicides, that a haunting image of Del Rey (presumably her ghost) is seen walking down a long road towards the camera. Music Video Release Date: 23rd August 2013, Music Video Director: Kyle Newman & Spencer Susser. [29] Along with "Million Dollar Man" and "Summertime Sadness", Del Rey also sang "Video Games", "Born to Die", "Lolita", and "Without You". Trap and house remixes of "Summertime Sadness" helped Del Rey break into the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. This person is someone who made her feel electric, alive, and in love. 6 on the chart, surpassing "Young and Beautiful". The song focuses on the feeling of being invincible as long as Del Rey is with her lover, and compares it to a “summertime sadness” – which could mean she knows that the relationship is as fleeting as the summer is. Jaime King)", "Lana Del Rey unveils new video for 'Summertime Sadness' – watch", "LANA DEL REY - SUMMERTIME SADNESS VIDEO", "The xx Marks the Spot on Billboard's Social 50", "Video: Lana Del Rey: "Summertime Sadness, "New Video: Lana Del Rey, 'Summertime Sadness, "Lana Del Rey's 'Summertime Sadness' Video Is Quite Melancholy", "Lana Del Rey, 'Summertime Sadness' -- VIDEO", "Lana Del Rey releases another film-crackle filled video. This song became a sleeper success from a … Liebe Carina, herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Jubiläum, das ist eine tolle Leistung! The song is also referenced in The Chainsmokers' hit single "#Selfie". "[2] Becoming the most successful work of his career at the time, "Summertime Sadness" unlocked a plethora of opportunities for Gervais, including a contract for the release of a full-length album that features many high-profile dance singers, Rick Nowels (co-writer of "Summertime Sadness"'s lyrics) assisting him. "[24] Jenna Hally Rubenstein, of MTV's Buzzworthy blog, considers that the coral-smoked scenes are Del Rey in the afterlife, post-suicide, saying it may be unlikely as, "the clip closes with an image of Lana and her ghost walking alone down an empty road." [1] Earlier in 2012, the song also managed to become a rock hit in the US. In the spring of 2013, the remix quickly surged to number one on Beatport, resulting in several radio programmers and DJs, such as Pete Tong, working the song into their radio station's rotation. Topics jung. Further, she said, "Sad, sad times, y'all. “Summertime Sadness” explores the atmosphere of a bittersweet summertime where Lana danced, cruised and felt electrified with a loved one." Getty Images. "[2] Satisfied with the finished product, Del Rey's team commissioned Gervais to produce a mix version of "Young and Beautiful". "[17] Spin magazine writer Marc Hogan found that the video recalled Del Rey's breakout video for "Video Games". Gervais' remixed version won a 2014 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. Nowels also assisted in the song's production along with Emile Haynie.Taken from Del Rey's first major-label album Born to Die, the song was released as the album's fourth official single worldwide on June 22, 2012.A remix was made by Cedric Gervais which found the track worldwide commercial … She feels so invincible with this person that she could die and still be happy. "[14] The darkest portion of the song's story swells at the beginning of the second verse: "I'm feelin' electric tonight/ Cruising down the coast goin' 'bout 99/ Got my bad baby by my heavenly side/I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight. [71][72] "In every country I'm going to, I hear my remix on the radio," the DJ commented on the song's success. Here's What to Know About Summertime Sadness. I didn't even ask how much money [...] I wasn't thinking if it was going to be a hit or not, I just love and respect the artist that she is. [14], In his track-by-track review for Billboard magazine, Andrew Hampp wrote about "Summertime Sadness" that "the pouty title alone drew giggles at Del Rey's Bowery gig, but the song itself proves to be one of the more durable tracks here even if its lyrics start to get redundant ('Kiss me hard before you go... That baby you're the best')". [21] The same day, the video with the album version of the song was released worldwide on Del Rey's official YouTube channel. It depicts a tragedy where one woman (played by Lana Del Rey) jumps and the other (Jamie King), heartbroken, follows. The song's accompanying music video depicts Del Rey and actress Jaime King as a couple. "[28], In 2012, Del Rey performed "Summertime Sadness" at the Irving Plaza, along with "Million Dollar Man", while drenched in purple lights. [29], Miley Cyrus covered the song for BBC Radio1's Live Lounge. "Summertime Sadness" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey from her second studio album, Born to Die (2012). As the storyline progresses, both characters commit suicide by jumping from perilous heights. As the women embrace, the smoke in the atmosphere gathers and they disappear. A music video for Lana Del Rey's song 'Summertime Sadness'. Summertime Sadness Is A Real Thing — Here's What It Looks Like. That chart is where Del Rey's song became a modest hit and marked her first foray into the chart. Nov 25, 2020 - follow me for more . [13], The radio edit of the video was released on July 20, 2012, in Germany on ClipFish. Several Sirius XM radio stations began playing it, and Interscope decided to push at Top 40 radio in the United States. "[20] Actor Alex Pettyfer reportedly also helped out on set as a production assistant. "[27] Tyler Monroe, writing for AUX, called the video "indistinguishable nothingness", adding "I don't think Lana Del Rey is even trying anymore. But Lana Del Rey came in. See more ideas about summertime, summer vibes, summertime sadness. [14] The following two stanzas of: "Got my hair up real big beauty queen style / High heels off, I'm feeling alive" and "...Honey I'm on fire, I feel it everywhere/ Nothing scares me anymore" building on the same lyrical imagery. [12][13][14] Pop Dust writer Nate Jones compared the introductory lyrics, "I got my red dress on tonight/ Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight" to "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen, affirming that the song's inherent somberness was building to its gloomy denouement by first displaying positive memories the song's lovers experienced. [citation needed], In the next scene, the forlorn King seeks out the nearest bridge in the city, then stands on its ledge in a tear-stricken state. With Lana Del Rey, Jaime King. Spin said Hemsworth's trap remix, "teases us with a little stoney dubwise bubble, and then dunks the entire thing into a glistening pool of purple promethazine goo. By Jamie Ducharme June 5, 2018 10:57 AM EDT A s a kid, Krista Golden loved to … Summertime Sadness MP3 Song by Lana Del Rey from the album Born To Die - The Paradise Edition. The musical arrangement was composed by Del Rey's long-time collaborators Emile Haynie and Rick Nowels, with Nowels and Del Rey writing the lyrics. “Summertime Sadness” is the eleventh track off of Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” album from 2012. Summertime Sadness. Chart Rankings & Certifications: The track went Gold in both Austria and Switzerland, 3x Gold in Germany, Platinum in Mexico, 3x Platinum in Italy and 4x Platinum in the US. 7/20/2012. Written by both Del Rey and her long term friend and songwriting partner Rick Nowels, the track follows Del Rey’s normal slow and downtempo melancholic sound. [citation needed], The last scenes show both women in happier times, Del Rey turns to see King and smiles; both women are seen pouting and glancing seductively over their shoulders towards one another. [14] Lyrically, the song reaches the sadder conclusion with the chorus, "Kiss me hard before you go / Summertime sadness/ I just wanted you to know/ That baby you're the best. However, the remix was initially turned down by Interscope and Polydor Records, Lana Del Rey's record labels in America and the UK, respectively,[73] but was released on Spinnin' Records. Because this is a Lana Del Rey video, it's not spoiling anything to say there's a Thelma and Louise-like twist. Newman’s wife actress Jamie King, plays Del Rey’s love interest. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. "[10] "Summertime Sadness"'s Adam Freeland remix employed house beats and strong synthesizers that creates a "dazzling dance floor production. General CommentShe's reminiscing about a love that she had during the time and it brings her "summertime sadness." The video gained success on video-hosting website YouTube, and circulated through social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter. Feeling at fault for her lover's death, Del Rey spreads her arms wide mimicking the statue of Jesus Christ and jumps off the cliff. Directed by Kyle Newman, Spencer Susser. Be the first one to write a review. Probably not. "Summertime Sadness" is a song written by Lana Del Rey, Kieran De Jour and Rick Nowels in 2011. 德雷于2012年1月27日发行的首张录音室专辑《Born to Die》中，并作为所属专辑中的第四支单曲，于2012年6月22日通过新镜野唱片公司发布。 *I’m feelin’ electric tonight* (I wonder who's the lyrics writer) SO unrelated *Cruising down the coast goin’ ’bout 99* perhaps she is going to her home town, and that's why it's the last time they are meeting.