Long Distance (G.E.M. song)
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{{Infobox song
| name = Long Distance
| cover = GEM Long Distance.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = G.E.M.
| album = Heartbeat
| released = {{Start date|2015|02|18}}
| language = Mandarin
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Pop
| length = {{Duration|m=3|s=37}}
| label = Hummingbird Music
| writer = G.E.M.
| producer = Lupo Groinig
| prev_title = Like You
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = One Way Road
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|D9ksLn6hZ7Q|"Long Distance"}}}}
}}
"Long Distance" (Chinese: 多遠都要在一起; pinyin: Duō yuǎn dōu yào zài yīqǐ; {{literal translation}} Be together no matter how far away) is a song by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., serving as the lead single for her fourth studio album, Heartbeat (2015). It was released for digital download and streaming on February 18, 2015, by Hummingbird Music. The song was written by G.E.M. and produced by Austrian songwriter Lupo Groinig. Musically, "Long Distance" is a pop number that features the keyboard as its primary instrumentation.
The accompanying music video for "Long Distance" was directed by Zhang Dan and was filmed in Hong Kong. It features actor Kang Kyung-joon as G.E.M.'s romantic interest. A commercial success, "Long Distance" won three accolades at regional award ceremonies, including Song of the Year and the Most Popular Mandarin Song at the Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards and Top 10 Songs at the Migu Music Awards. G.E.M. performed the song at several award ceremonies upon its release and included it on the set lists of two of her world tours.
Background and release
"Long Distance" was released as the first single from G.E.M.'s fourth studio album Heartbeat, on February 18, 2015. G.E.M. stated that the song encapsulates the idea that love has the power to bridge any distance, no matter how great, and expressed a desire to portray emotions of affection, comfort, and an uplifting spirit.{{cite web |last1=Zhao |first1=Xiaosong |title=专访邓紫棋：多远都要在一起 |trans-title=Exclusive interview with G.E.M.: We will be together no matter how far apart we are |url=https://weibo.com/p/1001593811174184580247?pids=Pl_Official_CardMixFeedv6__4&feed_filter=2 |publisher=Weibo |access-date=24 June 2024 |language=zh |date=2015-02-17}}
Music video
The music video for "Long Distance" was filmed in Hong Kong. It was directed by Zhang Dan and features G.E.M. alongside South Korean actor Kang Kyung-joon. The production schedule was rigorous, commencing at 8 a.m. and concluding at 2 a.m. the following day.{{Cite web |date=2015-01-29 |title=邓紫棋携姜京俊拍新歌MV 将于年后发行 |trans-title=G.E.M. and Kang Kyung-joon filmed a new song MV to be released after the New Year |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/y/ygangtai/2015-01-29/doc-iawzunex9509322.shtml |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Sina Entertainment |language=zh}}
Live performances
On the same day as the release of "Long Distance", G.E.M. gave a performance of the song at the 2015 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.{{Cite web |date=2015-02-18 |title=羊年春晚的年轻化、娱乐化值得关注_新闻_央视网(cctv.com) |trans-title=The youthfulness and entertainment of the Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Goat deserves attention |url=https://news.cntv.cn/2015/02/18/ARTI1424272404583140.shtml |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=People's Daily Online |language=zh}}
Track listing
- Digital download / streaming
- "Long Distance" – 3:37
Accolades
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+Awards and nominations for "Long Distance" ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Organization ! scope="col" |Award ! scope="col" |Result ! class="unsortable" |{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan="2" scope="row" |2015
| rowspan="2" |Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards | Song of the Year | {{won}} |
|---|
| Most Popular Mandarin Song
| {{won}} |
| scope="row" |2016
| Migu Music Awards | Top 10 Songs | {{won}} | align="center" | |
Credits and personnel
- G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals
- Lupo Groinig – producer, keys/synths & programming, executive producer
- Zhang Dan – music video director
Charts
= Weekly charts =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| scope="row"| Malaysia Chinese Singles (RIM){{cite web |title=TOP 10 Most Streamed Chinese Singles In Malaysia |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914681673996949&set=a.493032329495221 |publisher=Recording Industry Association of Malaysia |via=Facebook |access-date=24 July 2024 |date=2024-03-30}}
| 7 |
|---|
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Release dates and formats ! scope="col" |Region ! scope="col" |Date ! scope="col" |Format !Version ! scope="col" |Label |
| rowspan="2" scope="row" |Various
| February 18, 2015 | rowspan="2" |{{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} |Original version | rowspan="2" scope="row" |{{hlist|Hummingbird Music}} |
|---|
| September 30, 2016
|Dub mix |
References
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