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Kids Again (Sam Smith song)

"Kids Again" is a song by British singer Sam Smith, released through Capitol Records on 30 October 2020 as the third single from their third studio album, Love Goes (2020).[2] The song was written by Sam Smith, Ryan Tedder, Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman and Louis Bell.

"Kids Again"
Single by Sam Smith
from the album Love Goes
Released30 October 2020 (2020-10-30)
StudioGold Tooth Music; Beverley Hills, California[1]
GenreSoft rock
Length3:27
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sam Smith singles chronology
"Diamonds"
(2020) 		"Kids Again"
(2020) 		"The Lighthouse Keeper"
(2020)
Music video
"Kids Again" on YouTube

Music video

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The music video, directed by Alasdair McLellan, premiered on YouTube on 30 October 2020.[3]

Composition

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When Sam Smith was interviewed by Clara Amfo for BBC Sounds both remarked that there are echoes of 1970s and 1980s music, particularly the work of Fleetwood Mac in this track. It is, Sam commented, different in style to anything else on the album.

Sam added that "this is a bridge to my next record", expressing the intention to move on from the style of Love Goes to involve themself more in the intricacies of production and "rootsy queer soul".

Personnel

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  • Andrew Watt – producer, composer, associated performer, background vocalist, bass guitar, drums, guitar, percussion
  • Louis Bell – producer, composer, associated performer, keyboards, programming
  • Ali Tamposi – composer, lyricist, associated performer, background vocalist
  • Ryan Tedder – composer, associated performer, background vocalist, keyboards
  • Sam Smith – composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocals
  • Chris Bolster – immersive mix engineer
  • Randy Merrill – mastering engineer, studio personnel
  • Mark Stent – mixer, studio personnel

Charts

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Chart performance for "Kids Again"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] 155
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 73
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 10
Portugal (AFP)[7] 198
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[8] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 89

Certifications

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Certifications for "Kids Again"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] Gold 20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Kids Again"
Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 30 October 2020
Capitol

References

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  1. ^ "Sam Smith – Love Goes – Credits". Samsmithworld.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  2. ^ Daw, Stephen (26 October 2020). "Why 'Love Goes' Is Sam Smith's 'First Proper Heartbreak Album'". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Sam Smith – Kids Again". Retrieved 24 November 2020 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Sam Smith". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Sam Smith – Kids Again". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 45". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Sam Smith – Kids Again" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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