"The Fear" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard from his debut studio album Every Kingdom. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2011 as a digital download and on CD. The song was written by Ben Howard and produced by Chris Bond and Jason Howes. The cover art was designed by Owen Tozer.
"The Fear" | ||||
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Single by Ben Howard | ||||
from the album Every Kingdom | ||||
Released | 5 December 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Folk, indie folk | |||
Length | 4:20 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ben Howard | |||
Producer(s) | Chris Bond, Jason Howes | |||
Ben Howard singles chronology | ||||
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In December 2012, the single was certified gold by the Belgian Entertainment Association.[1]
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "The Fear" was released on YouTube on 22 June 2011 with a total length of four minutes and thirty-five seconds.[2]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Fear" | 4:20 |
Total length: | 4:20 |
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA)[7] | Gold | 15,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editCountry | Release date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 5 December 2011[9] | Digital download, CD | Island |
References
edit- ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2012". Ultratop. Hung Medien.
- ^ YouTube - Ben Howard - The Fear
- ^ "Ben Howard – The Fear" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Ben Howard – The Fear" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Ben Howard: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2012". Ultratop. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2012". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Ben Howard – The Fear". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ Clixie - NEW SINGLE: Ben Howard 'The Fear'