The Wolves (song)

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"The Wolves"
The Wolves Single cover art
Single by Ben Howard
from the album Every Kingdom
Released3 June 2011
23 February 2012 (re-release)
Recorded2011
GenreFolk, indie folk
Length3:18
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)Ben Howard
Producer(s)Chris Bond
Ben Howard singles chronology
"The Wolves"
(2011)
"Keep Your Head Up"
(2011)

"The Fear"
(2011)

""The Wolves
(re-release)"
"
(2012)

"Only Love"
(2012)
Alternative cover
The Wolves Single (re-release) cover art
Re-Release cover art

"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.

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

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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

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No.TitleLength
1."The Wolves"3:18
2."The Wolves" (Acoustic)5:37
Total length:8:55
Re-Release
No.TitleLength
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

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Chart (2011) Peak
Position
UK Chart[4] 70
UK Streaming Chart[5] 47
Belgian Chart (Wallonia)[6] 27

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[7] Gold 400,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release History

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Country Release Date Format Label
United Kingdom 3 June 2011
23 February 2012 (re-release)[8]
Digital Download, CD Island

References

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  1. ^ The Wolves by Ben Howard - Songfacts (Accessed 5 May 2013)
  2. ^ The Wolves - Ben Howard - YouTube
  3. ^ Every Kingdom (Deluxe Edition) - Ben Howard - iTunes Store
  4. ^ "UK Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  5. ^ "UK Streaming Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Belgian Chart". Ultratop. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  7. ^ "British single certifications – Ben Howard – The Wolves". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  8. ^ The Wolves - Ben Howard - iTunes Store

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