Learnalilgivinanlovin
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"Learnalilgivinanlovin" is a song by the Belgium-born Australian musician Gotye
from their second studio album Like Drawing Blood
released as a single in 2006.
and Smokey Robinson
and The Miracles
. Gotye uses a drum sample from The Ronettes
' record, "Be My Baby
" (which famously employs Phil Spector
's Wall of Sound
technique).
on 14 April 2008 at a total length of two minutes and fifty-two seconds.
Australian CD single
Gotye
Wouter "Wally" De Backer , also known professionally by his stage name Gotye , is a Belgian-Australian multi-instrumental musician and singer-songwriter. He has released three studio albums independently and one remix album featuring remixes of tracks from his first two albums...
from their second studio album Like Drawing Blood
Like Drawing Blood
Like Drawing Blood is the second album by Gotye. All the sounds on the album were collected and assembled or performed by Wally De Backer in bedrooms around Melbourne between 2003 and 2005, and the record was mixed and mastered by Franc Tetaz...
released as a single in 2006.
Background
The song draws heavy influence from motown records of the late '50s and early '60s such as Marvin GayeMarvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
and Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy...
and The Miracles
The Miracles
The Miracles are an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Record Corporation . Their single "Shop Around" was Motown's first million-selling hit record, and the group went on to become one of Motown's signature...
. Gotye uses a drum sample from The Ronettes
The Ronettes
The Ronettes were a 1960s girl group from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. The group consisted of lead singer Veronica Bennett ; her older sister, Estelle Bennett; and their cousin Nedra Talley...
' record, "Be My Baby
Be My Baby
"Be My Baby" is a 1963 single written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich, performed by The Ronettes and produced by Spector. When released as a single, the song reached #2 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles Chart and #4 on the UK's Record Retailer...
" (which famously employs Phil Spector
Phil Spector
Phillip Harvey "Phil" Spector is an American record producer and songwriter, later known for his conviction in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson....
's Wall of Sound
Wall of Sound
The Wall of Sound is a music production technique for pop and rock music recordings developed by record producer Phil Spector at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles, California, during the early 1960s...
technique).
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Learnalilgivinanlovin" was first released onto YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
on 14 April 2008 at a total length of two minutes and fifty-two seconds.
Track listing
Digital download- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" (Passion Pit Mix) – 4:35
Australian CD single
- "Learnalilgivinanlovin" - 2:50
- "Seven Hours with a Backseat Driver" - 4:44
Chart performance
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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