Kids Again (Sam Smith song)
"Kids Again" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sam Smith, released through Capitol Records on 30 October 2020 as the third single from their third studio album, Love Goes (2020).[2] The song was written by Sam Smith, Ryan Tedder, Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman and Louis Bell.
| "Kids Again" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sam Smith | ||||
| from the album Love Goes | ||||
| Released | 30 October 2020 | |||
| Studio | Gold Tooth Music; Beverley Hills, California[1] | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Sam Smith singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Kids Again" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The music video, directed by Alasdair McLellan, premiered on YouTube on 30 October 2020.[3]
Composition edit
When Sam Smith was interviewed by Clara Amfo for BBC Sounds both remarked that there are echoes of 1970s and 1980s music, and particularly the work of Fleetwood Mac in this track. It is, Sam commented, different in style to anything else on the album.
Sam added that "this is a bridge to my next record", expressing the intention to move on from the style of Love Goes to involve themself more in the intricacies of production and "rootsy queer soul".
Personnel edit
- Andrew Watt – producer, composer, associated performer, background vocalist, bass guitar, drums, guitar, percussion
- Louis Bell – producer, composer, associated performer, keyboards, programming
- Ali Tamposi – composer, lyricist, associated performer, background vocalist
- Ryan Tedder – composer, associated performer, background vocalist, keyboards
- Sam Smith – composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocals
- Chris Bolster – immersive mix engineer
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer, studio personnel
- Mark Stent – mixer, studio personnel
Charts edit
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[4] | 155 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 73 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 10 |
| Portugal (AFP)[7] | 198 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[8] | 14 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 89 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30 October 2020 | Capitol |
References edit
- ^ "Sam Smith – Love Goes – Credits". Samsmithworld.com. from the original on 17 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (26 October 2020). "Why 'Love Goes' Is Sam Smith's 'First Proper Heartbreak Album'". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Sam Smith – Kids Again". Retrieved 24 November 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Sam Smith". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Sam Smith – Kids Again". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 45". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Sam Smith – Kids Again" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 10 April 2024.