The Wolves (song)
"The Wolves" is the debut single by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard, from his first studio album, Every Kingdom. The song was written by Howard and produced by Chris Bond. It is a re-recording of the original version found on the 2009 EP, These Waters. Released in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2011 as a digital download and on CD, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 97 and reached a peak chart position of number 70. The single's cover art was designed by Owen Tozer.
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| Single by Ben Howard | ||||
| from the album Every Kingdom | ||||
| Released | 3 June 2011 23 February 2012 (re-release) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Folk, indie folk | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ben Howard | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Bond | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Re-Release cover art | ||||
The single was re-released on 23 February 2012 containing one extra version of the song.
The song finds Howard using fairy tale lyrics to lament about human nature.[1]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "The Wolves" was released on YouTube on 22 June 2011 with a total length of three minutes and nineteen seconds.[2] The video is also included on the deluxe edition of the studio album Every Kingdom.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Wolves" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "The Wolves" (Acoustic) | 5:37 |
| Total length: | 8:55 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Wolves" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "The Wolves" (Little Dragon Mystic Chant Remix) | 3:53 |
| 3. | "The Wolves" (Acoustic) | 5:37 |
| Total length: | 12:48 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2011) | Peak Position |
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| UK Chart[4] | 70 |
| UK Streaming Chart[5] | 47 |
| Belgian Chart (Wallonia)[6] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000 |
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Release History
| Country | Release Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 3 June 2011 23 February 2012 (re-release)[8] |
Digital Download, CD | Island |
References
- The Wolves by Ben Howard - Songfacts (Accessed 5 May 2013)
- The Wolves - Ben Howard - YouTube
- Every Kingdom (Deluxe Edition) - Ben Howard - iTunes Store
- "UK Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "UK Streaming Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "Belgian Chart". Ultratop. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
- "British single certifications – Ben Howard – The Wolves". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 September 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type The Wolves in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- The Wolves - Ben Howard - iTunes Store