Bad (James Bay song)
| "Bad" | ||||
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 "Live at Round Chapel, London" version | ||||
| Single by James Bay | ||||
| from the EP Oh My Messy Mind | ||||
| Released | 10 May 2019[1] | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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"Bad" is a song by English singer-songwriter James Bay. The song was released by Republic Records on 10 May 2019, through digital download and streaming formats. In May 2019, Bay performed the track live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[2]
A live version was released on 7 June 2019
Music video
The music video for "Bad" was directed by Martin Landgrave and released on 27 June 2019.[3] In the clip, Bay is sitting on a chair, playing guitar, as he floats through New York City. He sings the lyrics as he travels from Central Park to Times Square.[4]
Track listing
- Digital download
- "Bad" – 3:45
- Digital download
- "Bad" (Live at Round Chapel, London) – 3:54
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 14 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[6] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ @JamesBayMusic (8 May 2019). "I'm sooooo excited to let you all know that Bad will be coming out THIS Friday! Can't wait for you to hear it x" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 September 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Watch James Bay's Emotional Performance of 'Bad' on 'Colbert'". Rolling Stone. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "James Bay – Bad". 27 June 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "James Bay Literally Floats Through NYC For 'Bad' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – James Bay – Bad" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 25 June 2024.