Sky Full of Song

"Sky Full of Song"
Single by Florence and the Machine
from the album High as Hope
Released 12 April 2018 (2018-04-12)
Format
Length 3:46
Label Virgin EMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Emile Haynie
  • Florence Welch
  • Thomas Bartlett
Florence and the Machine singles chronology
"Stand by Me"
(2017)		 "Sky Full of Song"
(2018)		 "Hunger"
(2018)

"Stand by Me"
(2017)		 "Sky Full of Song"
(2018)		 "Hunger"
(2018)
Music video
"Sky Full of Song" on YouTube

"Sky Full of Song" is a song by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine from their fourth studio album, High as Hope (2018). It was written and produced by Florence Welch, Emile Haynie and Thomas Bartlett. The song was released on 12 April 2018 as a 7-inch single for Record Store Day.[1]

Background

Sky Full of Song was inspired by Welch performing on stage. She opened up that she feels an otherwordly sense of being, but at the same time, a loneliness once she starts performing on stage, and at times doesnt know how to enjoy herself, but yet lets the song take over her being.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of High as Hope.[2]

Recording and management

Personnel

  • Florence Welch – vocals, composition, production, percussion
  • Emile Haynie – composition, production, synths, drums, recording
  • Thomas Bartlett – composition, additional production, bass, keyboards
  • Greg Leisz – pedal steel guitar
  • Rob Ackroyd – guitars
  • Tom Monger – harp
  • Jasper Randall – vocal contractor
  • Angela Parrish – backing vocals
  • Leslie Stevens – backing vocals
  • Brett Shaw – recording
  • Morgan Stratton – additional recording
  • Michael Harris – additional recording
  • Zachary Zajdel – engineering assistance
  • Christopher Cerullo – engineering assistance
  • Tom Elmhirst – mixing
  • John Davis – mastering

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 87
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4] 20
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[5] 48
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[6] 6
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] 81
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[8] 9

References

  1. ↑ "See Florence and the Machine's Vibrant New 'Sky Full of Song' Video". Rolling Stone.
  2. ↑ High as Hope (Media notes). Florence and the Machine. Virgin EMI Records / Republic Records. 2018.
  3. ↑ "ARIA Chart Watch #469". auspOp. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Florence %2B the Machine – Sky Full of Song" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  5. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  6. ↑ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  7. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  8. ↑ "Florence + the Machine Chart History". Billboard.
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