Dandelions (song)
"Dandelions" | |
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![]() "Slowed + reverb" version cover | |
Promotional single by Ruth B. | |
from the album Safe Haven | |
Released | April 28, 2017 |
Genre | Pop[1] |
Length | 3:53 |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) | Ruth Berhe |
Producer(s) | Joel Little |
"Dandelions" is a song by Canadian singer Ruth B., originally released as a promotional single from her 2017 album Safe Haven. It was re-issued separately in a "slowed + reverb" version in August 2021.[2] In 2022, the song charted internationally after going viral on TikTok.
Background
Ruth B. called the track "probably the lightest and cutest song" on Safe Haven and said she started writing it after watching an interview with Sia, part of whose advice on songwriting was to choose a "pretty word" to "write around". Ruth B. then "look[ed] out the window" several weeks later and "saw a dandelion, and [...] started writing the song" in part because she thought "dandelion" was a "pretty word".[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[4] | 53 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 58 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 51 |
Greece International (IFPI Greece)[7] | 62 |
India International Singles (IMI)[8] | 1 |
Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 80 |
Malaysia (RIM)[10] | 6 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 100 |
Philippines (Billboard)[12] | 16 |
Portugal (AFP)[13] | 63 |
Singapore (RIAS)[14] | 4 |
South Africa (TOSAC)[15] | 71 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 100 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 80 |
UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 42 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[19] | 9 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[20] | 28 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[21] | 28 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2022) | Position |
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Global 200 (Billboard)[22] | 69 |
Chart (2023) | Position |
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Global 200 (Billboard)[23] | 136 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[24] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
Germany (BVMI)[25] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[26] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[27] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[28] | 2× Platinum | 20,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[30] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[31] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Greece (IFPI Greece)[32] | Gold | 1,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | April 28, 2017 | Original | [33] | ||
August 27, 2021 | Slowed + reverb | [2] |
References
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (July 20, 2022). "Trending Up: 'Thor' Looks Less Than Mighty With Guns N' Roses Synchs, Ruth B's 'Dandelions' Grows & A Surprise 'Minions' Breakout Hit". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "Dandelions (slowed + reverb) – Single by Ruth B." Apple Music. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ Stubblebine, Allison. "Ruth B Makes Her Long-Awaited Debut". Nylon. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 11 July 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1688. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 11, 2022. p. 4.
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Week 32 - IMI Charts". Indian Music Industry. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved March 25, 2022 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Ruth B. – Dandelions" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "Ruth B. - Chart history (Philippines Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Ruth B. – Dandelions". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 13". Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original on April 9, 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 24-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 7". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "Ruth B. – Dandelions". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "French single certifications – Ruth B. – Dandelions" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Ruth B.; 'Dandelions')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Ruth B. – Dandelions" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 9, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Dandelions in the search box.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Ruth B. – Dandelions" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Ruth B. – Dandelions". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Ruth B – Dandelions". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ruth B. – Dandelions". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 42/2022" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ "Album Dandelions, Ruth B." Qobuz. April 28, 2017. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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