Black Chandelier
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"Black Chandelier" | ||||
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Single by Biffy Clyro | ||||
from the album Opposites | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 14 January 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2012, Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles | |||
Length | 4:06 | |||
Label | 14th Floor | |||
Songwriter(s) | Simon Neil | |||
Producer(s) | Garth "GGGarth" Richardson | |||
Biffy Clyro singles chronology | ||||
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"Black Chandelier" is a song by Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro. The track was first released in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2013 as the lead single from the band's sixth studio album, Opposites (2013).[1] The track received its first play on 19 November 2012, having been selected as BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World.[2] The music video was directed by Big TV.[3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black Chandelier" | 4:05 |
2. | "The Rain" | 2:21 |
3. | "Thundermonster" | 3:27 |
4. | "Many of Horror" (Live at RockNess 2012) | 4:27 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black Chandelier" | 4:05 |
2. | "Milky" | 3:35 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black Chandelier" (Live Zurich, Switzerland 19.01.13)" | 3:57 |
2. | "City of Dreadful Night" | 4:49 |
Charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Canada Rock (Billboard)[6] | 38 |
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[7] | 50 |
Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 75 |
Scotland (OCC)[9] | 8 |
UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 14 |
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[11] | 1 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 25 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format |
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United Kingdom | 19 November 2012[2] | Radio airplay |
13 January 2013[4] | Digital Download | |
14 January 2013[5] | Vinyl |
References
- ^ "News - FIRST PLAY OF NEW SINGLE 'BLACK CHANDELIER' TONIGHT!!". Biffy Clyro. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Hottest Record in the World: Biffy Clyro 'Black Chandelier'". BBC. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Biffy Clyro "Black Chandeliers" (BigTV, Dir.)". VideoStatic. January 2, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Biffy Clyro - 'Black Chandelier' - Digital EP". iTunes. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ a b c "Biffy Clyro - 'Black Chandelier' - Vinyl". Amazon. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Biffy Clyro Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 20138 into search. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Biffy Clyro". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Biffy Clyro Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "British single certifications – Biffy Clyro – Black Chandelier". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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