![]() ![]() It was also released as a promotional stand-alone single on Interscope Records, made available online for downloads via iTunes. Due to the success of the song, Blacc later released an acoustic version of "Wake Me Up" in his solo EP Wake Me Up. The song has been described as a "summer anthem" by Variance Magazine and, throughout the 2013 festival season, Avicii included it as part of the opening or closing sequence of his sets at EDC Las Vegas, EDC London, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Electric Zoo and the iTunes Festival. "Wake Me Up" reached number one in much of Europe and charted well in various countries. It is the only song to crack the Billboard Decade-End without making the top 3 during any week. 13 in the 100-strong list from the official UK Singles Chart. Avicii's "Wake Me Up" has been named as the highest charting dance track of the decade (2010-2019), sitting at No. Subsequently, Avicii achieved critical and commercial success with the release of the single worldwide. The experimental rendering (it was accompanied by a live band with instruments and vocalists, including Blacc, Einziger and Incubus members Ben Kenney on bass and José Pasillas on drums) reportedly confused and angered a section of the electronic dance festival community. Avicii introduced "Wake Me Up!" for the first time live on stage at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami. Peter Dyer also provides keyboard on the song. Blacc also provides vocals for the track and Mike Einziger of Incubus provides acoustic guitar. "Wake Me Up" was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger, and American soul singer Aloe Blacc. I find that these are perfect for trying to get out of bed and getting to class when I'm really not feeling like it." Wake Me Up" is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True, released on CD by PRMD Music and Island Records on 17 June 2013. Hopefully these songs can help those Monday morning struggles when coffee isn't doing the trick. That trumpet definitely keeps you from falling back asleep and when the beat picks up, you just want to start nodding your head to it. Okay, maybe this song does make you want to apologize, but it's so catchy that you can't help but sing along. This song is one of his more upbeat ones lately and isn't a sad ballot that makes you want to apologize or hurt the person you've been dumped by. It gets your brain thinking about something besides how hungry or late you are, which is always a good thing.Įverybody needs a little Justin Bieber in their day. ![]() After listening, you start asking yourself if it really is a wonderful world on that Monday morning. I love this song because it's so positive and the beat is nice if you're in the middle of waking up-not quite asleep but not quite awake. It makes you want to smile or see your friends. James Morrison's voice is soothing and when you add this song, it's hard not to feel happy and awake after listening. Besides, when this song plays, all I think about are those minions from "Despicable Me." Who doesn't like those minions or that movie? It's also a faster-paced song, which wakes you up. This song makes Monday a little more bearable, since it's constantly reminding you to be happy. ![]() I'm crabby that the weekend is over and I just want this week to be over before I even leave my bed. It's a reasonable mix of slow and crazy for a Monday morning.Īs a college student, it's very rare I wake up in a good mood on a Monday. ![]() It's also not a crazy and loud song that makes you want to shut it off. The pace will definitely wake you up because it's not stagnant. What's not to like? That tambourine is amazing in this song. Everyone knows the words to it and everyone gets pumped whenever it comes on. A classic is a must for a Monday morning, especially when it's sung by the Isley Brothers. ![]()
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