"As Long as You Care" is a song by English born Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 11 September 2020 as the lead single from his third EP, Bright Lights, Red Eyes, which was announced on the same day.[1]
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| Single by Ruel | ||||
| from the EP Bright Lights, Red Eyes | ||||
| Released | 11 September 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
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| Producer(s) | M-Phazes | |||
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| "As Long As You Care" on YouTube | ||||
A translucent orange 7" vinyl was released on 14 July 2021, limited to 150 copies for Record Store Day 2021.[2]
Music video
editThe music video for "As Long as You Care" was directed by Grey Ghost and released on 10 September 2020. It features Ruel meandering around a 70s inspired house, while also playing various 70s television stereotypes on screens around the home, complimenting the smooth and groovy burn of the song itself.[1][3]
Critical reception
editVivien Topalovic from Live Wire AU said "The song feels like it's straight out of the 1970s with its pulsating bass line and wavy guitar riffs. Along with Ruel's smooth and buttery voice, it's a match made in psychedelic heaven."[4]
Track listing
edit7" (Sony Music Australia - 19439906307)
Side A: "As Long as You Care"
Side B: "As Long as You Care" (instrumental)
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Australian Artist (ARIA)[5] | 14 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 8 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[7] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Brereton, Greta (10 September 2020). "Ruel drops smooth new single "As Long As You Care"". NME Australia. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "RUEL "As Long As You Care"". Record Store Day. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ Bracken, Claire (10 September 2020). "First Spin: Ruel announces new EP and drops 'as long as you care'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Ruel Keeps It Smooth With Single "as long as you care" And Announces New EP". Live Wire AU. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 21 September 2020". No. 1594. Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 September 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 1 August 2022.