"Something" | ||||
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Single by Lasgo | ||||
from the album Some Things | ||||
Released | 15 June 2001 | |||
Length | 3:41 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Peter Luts | |||
Lasgo singles chronology | ||||
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"Something" is the debut single of Belgian music group Lasgo. It was first released on 15 June 2001 as the lead single from their debut album, Some Things (2001). It became a hit in the band's native Belgium, peaking at No. 5 in the Flanders region, and reached the top 10 in several European countries. In February 2002, it was released in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked within the top 40 in the United States. In 2013, the song was re-released with new additional vocals from British pop singer Taylor Jones.
In Spain, the single was the best selling vinyl at the distributor the week it was released,[citation needed] reaching number 14 on the country's chart.[1] In October 2001, "Something" peaked at number seven on the Dutch charts,[2][3] while in Germany it entered the charts at number 11.[4] On 25 February 2002, Positiva Records released "Something" in the United Kingdom.[5] It was also successful there, entering and peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart.[6] "Something" also peaked at number 19 in Australia.[7] In the United States, the song peaked at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the only Lasgo song to appear on this chart besides "Alone", which peaked at 83.[8]
As the song became more popular throughout Europe, the group made a music video, with the on location filmed scenery of the Prague main railway station.[9]
Belgian CD single[10]
European CD single[11]
UK CD single[12]
UK 12-inch single[13]
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UK cassette single[14]
US CD single[15]
Australian and New Zealand CD single[16]
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA)[42] | Gold | 25,000* |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[43] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
Germany (BVMI)[44] | Gold | 250,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[45] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref(s). |
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Belgium | 15 June 2001 | CD | Antler-Subway | [19] |
United Kingdom | 25 February 2002 |
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Positiva | [5][46] |