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| "Chasing Pavements" | ||||
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| Single by Adele | ||||
| from the album 19 | ||||
| B-side | "That's It, I Quit, I'm Movin' On" (live) | |||
| Released | 14 January 2008[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Studio | Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas | |||
| Genre | Soul, Pop[2] | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Eg White | |||
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| "Chasing Pavements" on YouTube | ||||
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"Chasing Pavements" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her debut studio album, 19 (2008). Written by Adele with her producer Francis "Eg" White, the song was released as the second single from the album on 14 January 2008. Its lyrics describe questioning whether or not to keep chasing something that is not going anywhere. Adele was inspired to write the song after a public argument and subsequent break up with an older man.[3]
"Chasing Pavements" received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its lyrics, production and Adele's vocal performance, with many citing it amongst the singer's best songs. The song topped the charts in Norway, and reached the top 10 in eight countries, including the UK. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and received 2x Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[4] The accompanying music video was directed by Mathew Cullen of the production company Motion Theory.[5] At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, "Chasing Pavements", received three nominations, winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and being nominated for Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.
- ^ "ADELE: Music". Adele.tv. n.d. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ Rolling Stone Staff (9 December 2021). "Every Adele Song, Ranked". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
...Adele harnessed those inflamed, conflicting emotions and transformed them into sublime pop.
- ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (21 April 2022). "The Meaning Behind the Heartbreaking Lyrics of Adele's "Chasing Pavements"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "CHASING PAVEMENTS". Official Charts. 26 January 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Coldplay and Adele snag VMA nods Virgin Media 28 August 2008". Musicnews.virginmedia.com. n.d. Retrieved 6 September 2011.