Around the World (Aqua song)
| "Around the World" | ||||
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| Single by Aqua | ||||
| from the album Aquarius | ||||
| Released | 9 May 2000 | |||
| Format | CD single, 12" vinyl | |||
| Genre | Europop | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
| Writer(s) | Søren Rasted, Claus Norreen | |||
| Producer(s) | Søren Rasted, Claus Norreen | |||
| Aqua singles chronology | ||||
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"Around the World" is a song by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua from their second studio album, Aquarius. It was released as the album's second single in May 2000, and was their final release in the United Kingdom before their split in mid-2001. The song became their second and final number-one single from the album in Denmark.
Background and release
"Around the World" was originally called "Larger than Life", but was renamed after American boy band Backstreet Boys released a single with the same title in 1999. The group has described the song as a "happy-dancing song with a huge, massive choir."[1]
"Around the World" was released in May 2000, with the UK release following in December. The UK release became their lowest chart single at the time, peaking at #26. The chart position showed that their popularity had fallen and resulted in the follow-up "Bumble Bees". "Around the World" managed to reach #1 in the group's native Denmark. In Norway, it made the top 20 at #16, and in Sweden, it peaked at #4 and was certified Gold.
Charts and certifications
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 35 |
| Denmark (IFPI) | 1 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[3] | 56 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 47 |
| Italy (FIMI)[5] | 17 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] | 44 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] | 6 |
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) | 51 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) | 40 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[8] | 16 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[9] | 14 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10] | 4 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 42 |
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[12] | 26 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[13] | 63 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden (GLF)[14] | Gold | 15,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ Eriksen, Jan (22 January 2000). "Alt om Aquas kommende album: Sex, show og selvironi". B.T. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Aqua – Around The World". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ↑ "Musicline.de – Aqua Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
- ↑ "Chart Track: Week 22, 2000". Irish Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Aqua – Around The World". Top Digital Download.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Aqua – Around The World" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Aqua search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Aqua – Around The World". VG-lista.
- ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Aqua – Around The World" Canciones Top 50.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Aqua – Around The World". Singles Top 100.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Aqua – Around The World". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Chart Stats - Aqua - Around the World". Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ↑ "Aqua – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Aqua.
- ↑ "Guld & Platina - År 2000" (PDF). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2011.