Heartbeat (Scouting for Girls song)
| "Heartbeat" | ||||
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| Single by Scouting for Girls | ||||
| from the album Scouting for Girls | ||||
| Released | 7 April 2008 | |||
| Format | Download, CD single | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Writer(s) | Scouting for Girls | |||
| Producer(s) | Andy Green | |||
| Scouting for Girls singles chronology | ||||
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"Heartbeat" is a song by British band Scouting For Girls and the third single taken from their self-titled debut album. Its physical release was on 7 April 2008 and it peaked at #10 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] It was nominated for Best British Single at the 2009 BRIT Awards.
Music video
In the music video the band is seen playing at a lovers ball in front of young couples. Those who have love (or lust) for others are shown to have beating CGI hearts.
Track listing
- "Heartbeat"
- "Glastonbury"
- "Heartbeat" (acoustic)
Chart positions
The song entered the UK Singles Chart in February 2008 and peaked at #10 in April; it remained in the chart for several consecutive weeks. On 27 July 2008 the song re-entered the chart at #37.
| Chart (2008) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[2] | 10 |
Critical reception
Awards
The song was on the 10-song shortlist for Best British Single at the 2009 BRIT Awards. It was voted into the top five songs which would compete for the award. The other nominees were Duffy's "Mercy", Coldplay's "Viva la Vida", Leona Lewis's "Better in Time" and Girls Aloud's "The Promise". "The Promise" eventually took the award.