Halfway Around the World
{{Short description|2001 single by A-Teens}}
{{Other uses}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Halfway Around the World
| cover = Halfway Around the World.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = A-Teens
| album = Teen Spirit
| B-side = Can't Stop the Pop
| released = 12 March 2001
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| length =
- 3:40 (album version)
- 3:36 (radio edit)
| label = Universal
| writer = Tysper, Jonson, Sepehrmanesh
| producer = Tysper
| prev_title = Upside Down
| prev_year = 2000
| next_title = Sugar Rush
| next_year = 2001
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|bhLHZovX1t0|"A*Teens - Halfway Around The World"}}}}
}}
Halfway Around the World is the second single from the album Teen Spirit by A-Teens. The single peaked at number seven in Sweden and earned a gold certification.[http://www.ifpi.se/02.images/01.top/02.subnav_pdf/04.guld_platina/pdf/2001.pdf IFPI Certifications in 2001] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060928211253/http://www.ifpi.se/02.images/01.top/02.subnav_pdf/04.guld_platina/pdf/2001.pdf |date=28 September 2006 }}
Music video
The video premiered in March 2001 and it was directed by Mikadelica. It shows the A-Teens in different parts of the world (Peru, Paris, somewhere in the North, and China) and the action takes place in different seasons, but all of this ends up taking place on a set for a film shooting. There is also a love story between two staff members. The song tells the story of two people who are "halfway around the world," but that them being distanced from each other won't stop their love for each other.
Releases
European 2-Track CD Single
- Halfway Around the World [Radio Version] - 3:36
- Can't Stop the Pop - 3:00
European/Mexican CD Maxi
- Halfway Around the World [Radio Version] - 3:36
- Halfway Around the World [Earthbound's Halfway Around The Earth Mix Long] - 6:20
- Halfway Around the World [M12 Massive Club Mix] - 6:35
Video: Upside Down
UK CD
- Halfway Around the World [Radio Version] - 3:41
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) - 3:56
- Halfway Around the World [Almighty Definitive Remix] - 7:45
- Video: Halfway Around the World
UK Cassette
- Halfway Around the World [Radio Version] - 3:41
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) - 3:56
- Halfway Around the World [Almighty Definitive Remix] - 7:45
Promo CD
- Halfway Around the World [Radio Version] - 3:36
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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!Chart (2001) !Peak |
| {{single chart|Germany|51|artist=A*Teens|song=Halfway Around the World|songid=4670|accessdate=27 February 2019}} |
| {{single chart|Scotland|18|artist=A Teens|song=Halfway Around The World|date=20011021|access-date=24 January 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Sweden|7|artist=A*Teens|song=Halfway Around the World|accessdate=19 October 2012}} |
| {{single chart|Switzerland|73|artist=A*Teens|song=Halfway Around the World|accessdate=19 October 2012}} |
| {{single chart|UK|30|artist=A Teens|song=Halfway Around the World|date=20011027|accessdate=19 October 2010}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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!Chart (2001) !Position |
| Sweden (Hitlistan){{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/43?dspy=2001&dspp=1|title=Årslista Singlar – År 2001|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|language=sv|accessdate=24 March 2020}}
|align="center"|54 |
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Certifications and sales
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Sweden|title=Halfway Around the World|artist=A-Teens|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2001|certyear=2001|access-date=13 March 2016}}
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Release history
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| Europe
| 12 March 2001 | CD |
References
{{Reflist}}
{{A-Teens}}
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Category:Universal Music Group singles
Category:Songs written by Tommy Tysper
Category:Songs written by Marcus Sepehrmanesh
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