Say Nothing (Example song)
{{Short description|2012 single by Example}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Say Nothing
| cover = Example Say Nothing.png
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Example
| album = The Evolution of Man
| released = {{Start date|2012|09|16|df=yes}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = Electronic
| length = 3:46
| label = Ministry of Sound
| writer = {{hlist|Elliot Gleave|Johnny McDaid|Dragan Roganović}}
| producer = {{hlist|Dirty South|Moám}}
| prev_title = We'll Be Coming Back
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = Close Enemies
| next_year = 2012
| misc =
}}
"Say Nothing" is a song by British singer Example, released on 16 September 2012 in the United Kingdom as the lead single from his fourth studio album The Evolution of Man (2012). The song was written by Example, Johnny McDaid, and Dirty South, and was produced by the latter alongside Moám.{{cite web|title=SAY NOTHING (Legal Title)|url=http://repertoire.bmi.com/title.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&keyID=14676401&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&querytype=WorkID|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118075032/http://repertoire.bmi.com/title.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&keyID=14676401&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&querytype=WorkID|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 January 2013|publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc.|accessdate=10 August 2012}} The song features guitar work by Graham Coxon.{{cite journal|title=Blur's Graham Coxon to feature on new Example album|journal=NME|date=21 August 2012|url=https://www.nme.com/news/example/65655|accessdate=14 October 2012}}
"Say Nothing" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 2, held off the top spot by The Script's "Hall of Fame", which spent a second week at number one.[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles BBC – Radio 1 – Chart – The Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart]
Background and release
"Say Nothing" received its world premiere on 30 July 2012 on the Capital FM Breakfast Show. NME confirmed that the single would feature remixes from Roska, TC, BURNS, Foamo and Hardwell.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/example/65144 |title=Example announces new single details |work=NME|date=2012-07-26 |accessdate=2012-08-05}} The interview also stated that "Say Nothing" and "Perfect Replacement" would receive their live debuts in August 2012 at the V Festival.
On 30 July 2012, Example revealed the single artwork via Twitter{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/example/status/229918770829856770 |title=Twitter / example: And the artwork for my next |via=Twitter |accessdate=2012-08-05}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2021}} and confirmed via a comment on Facebook that it features a photo of his younger self, around two years old{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151132952772174 |title=Wall Photos |via=Facebook|accessdate=2012-08-05}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2021}} layered over a photo he took in Austria on an aeroplane. In an interview, he revealed that the original photo won a 'Good Looking Baby' contest in his local paper, and he wanted the single artwork to be different from the popular 'boring' artwork, and just wanted it to look 'cool'.{{cite web|url=http://www.ilikemusic.com/interview/Example_2012 |title=Interview #784: Example |publisher=I Like Music |accessdate=2012-09-23}}
Critical reception
The single has received mixed reviews. It was criticised for the double negative 'don't speak no more' by Popjustice,{{cite web|url=http://www.popjustice.com/songs/example-say-nothing/ |title=Example - 'Say Nothing' |publisher=Popjustice |date=2012-07-30 |accessdate=2012-08-05}} but generally getting good reception. Capital FM received many positive tweets from listeners after the world premiere{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/example/news/say-nothing-first-play/ |title=Example's New Single 'Say Nothing' Hailed As "Amazing" After First Play on Capital |publisher=Capital FM |accessdate=2012-08-05}} and 4Music expressed their love for it, saying it was 'definitely worth the wait' with a 'humongous guitar riff and big stadium chorus'.{{cite web|url=http://www.4music.com/news/news/5444/First-Listen-Example-Say-Nothing |title=News - General - First Listen: Example - Say Nothing |publisher=4Music |date=2012-07-30 |accessdate=2012-08-05}} Digital Spy rated it four stars, calling it "an electronic anthem that's ready to take over the airwaves" and commenting that it "maintains a sense of depth, proving that despite his questionable celebrity jibes his talent still comes out on top".{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a405447/example-say-nothing-single-review.html |title=Example: 'Say Nothing' - Single review |work=Digital Spy |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2012-09-23}}
Music video
The official video for "Say Nothing" premiered on Example's YouTube channel on 8 August 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdoP2UmnEBM |title=Example - 'Say Nothing' (Official Video) (Out 16.09.12) |via=YouTube |date=2012-08-08 |accessdate=2012-08-08}} The video was recorded in Almería, Andalucia, Spain.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/example/status/232871409657982976 |title=Twitter / example: The Official Video for me next |via=Twitter |accessdate=2012-10-27}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2021}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download{{cite web|title=Say Nothing (Remixes) - EP|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/say-nothing-remixes-ep/id549118280|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919025237/http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/say-nothing-remixes-ep/id549118280|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 September 2012|accessdate=2 August 2012|publisher=iTunes Store}}
| title1 = Say Nothing
| note1 = Radio Edit
| length1 = 3:46
| title2 = Say Nothing
| note2 = Extended Club Mix
| length2 = 5:45
| title3 = Say Nothing
| note3 = Hardwell and Dannic Remix
| length3 = 6:15
| title4 = Say Nothing
| note4 = Foamo Remix
| length4 = 5:41
| title5 = Say Nothing
| note5 = Roska Remix
| length5 = 3:37
| title6 = Say Nothing
| note6 = TC Remix
| length6 = 3:44
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = "Say Nothing" (BURNS Remix) – single{{cite web|title=Say Nothing (BURNS Remix) - Single|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/say-nothing-burns-remix-single/id558491986|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109135406/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/say-nothing-burns-remix-single/id558491986|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 November 2013|accessdate=16 August 2012|publisher=iTunes Store}}
| title1 = Say Nothing
| note1 = BURNS Remix
| length1 = 4:39
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = CD single (EP)
| title1 = Say Nothing
| note1 = Radio Edit
| length1 = 3:46
| title2 = Say Nothing
| note2 = Extended Club Mix
| length2 = 5:45
| title3 = Say Nothing
| note3 = Hardwell and Dannic Remix
| length3 = 6:15
| title4 = Say Nothing
| note4 = BURNS Remix
| length4 = 4:39
| title5 = Say Nothing
| note5 = Foamo Remix
| length5 = 5:41
| title6 = Say Nothing
| note6 = Roska Remix
| length6 = 3:37
| title7 = Say Nothing
| note7 = TC Remix
| length7 = 3:44
| title8 = Say Nothing
| note8 = Instrumental Edit
| length8 = 3:46
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = CD single
| title1 = Say Nothing
| note1 = Radio Edit
| length1 = 3:46
| title2 = Say Nothing
| note2 = Extended Club Mix
| length2 = 5:45
}}
Credits and personnel
Adapted from the parent album's liner notes.{{cite AV media notes |others=Example |year=2012 |title=The Evolution of Man |publisher=Ministry of Sound |id=MOSART6}}
- Example – songwriter
- Johnny McDaid – songwriter, backing vocals
- Dirty South – songwriter, producer, keyboards and drum programming
- Moám – additional production, keyboards and synthesizers
- Wez Clarke – mixer, additional programming and drums
- Jon Moon – vocal recording
- Graham Coxon – guitars{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/example/status/249928990045900800 |title=Twitter / example: Thanks to @dirtysouth for the ... |via=Twitter |date=2012-09-23 |accessdate=2012-09-24}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2021}}
- Tom Goss – guitars{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RainmanGOSS/status/248800314818441216 |title=Twitter / RainmanGOSS: I played some gits on the new ... |via=Twitter |date=2012-09-20}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2021}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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|+Weekly chart performance for "Say Nothing" ! Chart (2012) ! Peak |
| {{single chart|Australiapandora|54|url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20121023130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20121024-0000/Issue1179.pdf|urltitle=Issue 1179|rowheader=true|access-date=10 April 2021}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} |
| {{single chart|Czech Republic|94|year=2012|week=43|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Ireland2|22|song=Say Nothing|rowheader=true|access-date=27 January 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Scotland|2|date=20120929|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Slovakia|66|year=2012|week=43|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|UK|2|date=20120929|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|UKdance|1|date=20120929|rowheader=true|access-date=27 September 2012}} |
| {{single chart|UKindie|1|date=20120929|rowheader=true|access-date=27 September 2012}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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|+Year-end chart performance for "Say Nothing" ! Chart (2012) ! Peak |
| scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/UKChartsPlusEOY2012.pdf|title=End of Year 2012|work=UKChartsPlus|access-date=26 November 2021}}
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References
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