Wild Heart (song)

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"Wild Heart"
Single by The Vamps
from the album The Vamps
Released 19 January 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre Pop rock
Length 3:11
Label Mercury, Virgin EMI
Writer(s) Amund Bjørklund, Espen Lind, Ben Harrison, Ibrahim "Ayb" Asmar, Jamie Scott, James McVey, Connor Ball, Tristan Evans, Bradley Simpson
The Vamps singles chronology

"Can We Dance"
(2013)		 "Wild Heart"
(2014)

Music video
"Wild Heart" on YouTube

"Wild Heart" is a song by British pop rock band The Vamps. It was released in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2014 as the second single from their upcoming debut studio album. There are eight different versions of the track to purchase,[1] including a version featuring vocals from English singer Pixie Lott.[1] The song was written by all four members of The Vamps along with Amund Bjørklund, Espen Lind, Ben Harrison, Ibrahim "Ayb" Asmar, and Jamie Scott.

When asked about writing the song, Tristan said the band wanted a "folky" sound.

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review, stating:

"Tonight we'll dance/ I'll be yours and you'll be mine," frontman Bradley croons over Mumford & Sons-lite guitars and beats; the kind that have been thrust firmly into the mainstream by 1D, Ed Sheeran and even Avicii in recent years. We don't blame them though as the formula has an undeniable success rate - and while 'Wild Heart' is far from pushing any kind of boundaries, you'll be hard pushed to get it out of your head anytime soon. [2]

Chart performance

On 23 November, the song debuted at number six on the Irish Singles Chart.[3] It then debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart three days later, giving The Vamps their second consecutive UK top 3 hit.

Music video

A "live video" was uploaded to YouTube on 22 July 2013.[4] The official music video was directed by Dean Sherwood. It was uploaded to YouTube on 3 December 2013. As of February 2014, it has over 3.4 million views.[5]

Formats and track listings

  • Wild Heart – Single[6]

"Wild Heart" – 3:11

  • Wild Heart – EP[7]
  1. "Wild Heart" (Nashville Mix) – 3:11
  2. "Five Colours in Her Hair" – 2:57
  3. "Twist & Shout" – 2:39
  4. "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" – 2:40
  • Wild Heart (feat. Pixie Lott) – Single[8]

"Wild Heart" (feat. Pixie Lott) – 3:39

  • Wild Heart (Live) - Single[9]

"Wild Heart" (Live) – 3:23
  • Wild Heart (Tristan Animal Version) – Single[10]

"Wild Heart" (Tristan Animal Version) – 3:12

  • Wild Heart (James & Connor Version) - Single[11]

"Wild Heart" (James & Connor Version) – 3:11

"Wild Heart" (Digital Dog Remix) – 3:11

  • Wild Heart (Nashville Remix) - Single[13]

"Wild Heart" (Nashville Remix) – 3:11

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[ 1] 53
Ireland (IRMA)[ 1] 6
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[ 1] 3
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[ 1] 3

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Australia[14] 19 January 2014 Digital download, EP Virgin EMI
Ireland[15]
United Kingdom[16]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Corner, Lewis (7 January 2014). "Pixie Lott to feature on The Vamps' new single 'Wild Heart'". Digital Spy (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 19 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ Corner, Lewis (7 January 2014). "The Vamps: 'Wild Heart' - Single review". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ "The Vamps Live Music Video - Wildheart (Original Song)". YouTube. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2014. 
  5. ↑ "The Vamps - Wild Heart". YouTube. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  6. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  7. ↑ "Wild Heart - EP by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  8. ↑ "Wild Heart (feat. Pixie Lott) - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  9. ↑ "Wild Heart (Live) - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  10. ↑ "Wild Heart (Tristan Animal Version) - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  11. ↑ "Wild Heart (James & Connor Version) - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  12. ↑ "Wild Heart (Digital Dog Remix) - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  13. ↑ "Wild Heart (Nashville Remix) - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 28 January 2014. 
  14. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (AUS). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2014. 
  15. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (IRE). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2014. 
  16. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (UK). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2014. 
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