Together (Sia song)

"Together" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Sia from the motion picture soundtrack of upcoming musical film Music. It was released on May 20, 2020, through Atlantic Records.[2] The song is also expected to be the first single from Sia's ninth studio album, which will succeed 2017's Everyday Is Christmas.[3]

"Together"
Single by Sia
from the album Music
Released20 May 2020
Format
GenrePop[1]
Length3:25
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sia singles chronology
"Saved My Life"
(2020)		 "Together"
(2020)		 "Exhale"
(2020)

Background
Song co-writer and producer Jack Antonoff in 2012.

The song was first mentioned by Sia in a 2018 interview with Rolling Stone, where it was described as a "cheerful song that matches [Sia's] personality much more than, say, 'Chandelier'." It is likely to be the ending of the musical film Music, which was written and directed by Sia herself. Although Music was not a musical originally, Sia told Rolling Stone that she would be given "roughly $10 million more" to make it a musical film.[4] Music is set for a release in September 2020.[2]

On May 11, 2020, "Together" was made available for pre-save on Spotify and Apple Music through wecantakeithigher.com.[5] Sia announced the release of the single through her social media accounts on May 13.[6][7]

The song was written by Sia and American record producer Jack Antonoff and produced by Antonoff, with additional production by Sia's frequent collaborator, Jesse Shatkin.[8]

Release and music video

The music video to the song was released on May 20, alongside the single.[9] The video stars Music's three principal cast members, Maddie Ziegler, Kate Hudson and Leslie Odom Jr, along with a troupe of dancing children, wearing outfits themed after clouds and rainbows. The one-take visual sees Ziegler leading a high-energy dance around a technicolor room, dressed as a praying emoji and Hudson as a peace hand emoji.[9][10]

"Together" is to be released to adult contemporary radio in the US on June 29, 2020.[11]

Credits and personnel
Chris Gehringer served as the track's mastering engineer.

Credits adapted from TIDAL.[8]

  • Sia Furler – writer
  • Jack Antonoff – writer, producer, background vocals, drums, keyboards, piano, programming, synthesizer
  • Jesse Shatkin – additional production, additional programming, bass, drum programming, keyboards, synthesizer, engineer
  • Laura Sisk – engineer
  • Sam Dent – additional engineer
  • John Rooney – assistant engineer
  • Jon Sher – assistant engineer
  • Serban Ghenea – mixer
  • John Hanes – mixing engineer
  • Chris Gehringer – masterer

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[12] 13
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[13] 11
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 70
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 34
France (SNEP)[16] 180
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 10
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[18] 56
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19] 61
UK Download (Official Charts Company)[20] 65
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[21] 96

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various 20 May 2020
  • Monkey Puzzle Music
  • Atlantic
  • Warner Music International
 [22]
United States 29 June 2020 Adult contemporary radio Elektra [11]

References
  1. "Sia's new song, 'Together,' is the candy-colored cheer the world needs right now". 20 May 2020.
  2. "Sia Announces New Song 'Together' Off Her Upcoming 'Music' Film". Billboard. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  3. sia (2020-05-20). "Come now set the past on fireTogether is out now! https://sia.lnk.to/together This is the 1st single from Sia's upcoming album & from the motion picture Music. Sia wrote + directed, & wrote 10 original songs for it. The film stars Kate Hudson, @leslieodomjr, @maddieziegler & more.pic.twitter.com/VNA1OIVjUB". @Sia. Retrieved 2020-05-20. External link in |title= (help)
  4. Aron, Hillel; Aron, Hillel (2018-08-24). "How Sia Saved Herself". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  5. "Sia - We Can Take It Higher". www.wecantakeithigher.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  6. sia (2020-05-13). "New Sia single: Together - out everywhere May 20th! pre-save on https://www.wecantakeithigher.com - Team Siapic.twitter.com/LtwW3Y4Pqs". @Sia. Retrieved 2020-05-13. External link in |title= (help)
  7. "SIA's Instagram photo: "New Sia single: Together - out everywhere May 20th! 🌈🎧 pre-save now (link in bio) - Team Sia"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  8. "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  9. Shaffer, Claire (20 May 2020). "Sia Premieres 'Together' from Her Upcoming Album and Film, Music". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  10. Mahjouri, Shakiel (2020-05-20). "Sia Releases 'Together' Music Video Starring Kate Hudson". ET Canada. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  11. "Hot/Mod/AC: Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  12. "Australian Artists Singles Charts" (PDF). ARIA. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  13. "Ultratop.be – Sia – Together" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  14. "Sia Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  15. "Sia Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  16. "Top Singles (Week 22, 2020)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  17. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  18. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  19. "Swisscharts.com – Sia – Together". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  20. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  21. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  22. "Together (From the Motion Picture "Music") - Single: Sia". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
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