Wild Heart (song)

For the Stevie Nicks song, see The Wild Heart (album).
"Wild Heart"
Single by The Vamps
from the album Meet the Vamps
Released 19 January 2014
Format Digital download, CD single
Genre Pop
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,
Brad Simpson
The Vamps singles chronology
"Can We Dance"
(2013)		 "Wild Heart"
(2014)		 "Last Night"
(2014)
Alternative cover
International cover
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 debut studio album Meet the Vamps (2014).

Background

"Wild Heart" was written by all four members of The Vamps along with Amund Bjørklund, Espen Lind, Ben Harrison, Ibrahim "Ayb" Asmar, and Jamie Scott. There are eight different versions of the track to purchase,[1] including one featuring vocals from English singer Pixie Lott.[1]

When asked about writing the song by MTV News, guitarist James McVey expained: "We really enjoyed making [their previous single] Can We Dance but with Wild Heart we kind of experimented more with musical genre in the sense that we added a banjo and mandolin. We like to try and push ourselves into directions to try new things really and we've gone for more of a folky vibe so we hope people like it. We like to think it's a feel good song I guess."[2] Frontman Brad Simpson admitted that the song "influenced the rest of the album sound almost just because it was such a key song for us."[2]

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a mixed review, stating: "Ironically, as their namesake suggests, the group intend to do so by repeating the current pop music rhythm. '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."

Chart performance

On 23 November, the song debuted at number six on the Irish Singles Chart,[3] making it their highest-charting single to date in this country. 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.[5]

Formats and track listings

  1. "Wild Heart" – 3:11
  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
  1. "Wild Heart" (Nashville Remix) – 3:11
  2. "Wild Heart" (Tristan Animal Version) – 3:12
  3. "Wild Heart" (James & Connor Version) – 3:11
  4. "Wild Heart" (Digital Dog Remix) – 3:11
  5. "Wild Heart" (featuring Pixie Lott) – 3:39
  1. "Wild Heart" (Live) – 3:23
  1. "Wild Heart" - 3:11
  2. "You Said No"
  3. "Best Song Ever"
  4. "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
  1. "Wild Heart" (James & Connor Version) - 3:11
  2. "A Thousand Years"
  1. "Wild Heart" (music video)
  2. "Carry on Vamping" (documentary)

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[13] 33
Ireland (IRMA)[3] 6
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[14] 3
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 3

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Silver 200,000double-dagger

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Australia[17] 19 January 2014 Digital download, EP Virgin EMI
Ireland[18]
United Kingdom[19]

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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Smith, Carl (18 January 2014). "The Vamps tease their debut album: 'There's a folky vibe'". sugarscape.com. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Chart Track: Week 04, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  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 - EP 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. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Heart-Vamps/dp/B00H31D9ZW/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1405678498&sr=1-3&keywords=the+vamps+wild+heart
  11. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Heart-Vamps/dp/B00H31D9VQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1405678498&sr=1-1&keywords=the+vamps+wild+heart
  12. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Heart-Vamps/dp/B00H31D9YI/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1405678498&sr=1-2&keywords=the+vamps+wild+heart
  13. ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Vamps – Wild Heart" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  14. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-02-01". Scottish Singles Top 40.
  15. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-02-01" UK Singles Chart.
  16. ↑ "British single certifications – The Vamps – Wild Heart". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Wild Heart in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Select Silver in the field By Award. Click Search
  17. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (AUS). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  18. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (IRE). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  19. ↑ "Wild Heart - Single by The Vamps". iTunes Store (UK). Apple. Retrieved 19 January 2014.