Answerphone (Nicholas McDonald song)
| "Answerphone" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bubblegum pop | ||||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nicholas McDonald, Paul Barry | |||
| Nicholas McDonald singles chronology | ||||
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"Answerphone" is the debut single by Scottish singer
Background
After finishing as runner-up on the tenth series of The X Factor in December 2013, McDonald signed a record contract with RCA Records.[2] "Answerphone" was one of three original tracks written for his debut studio album In the Arms of an Angel. The song was co-written by McDonald and Paul Barry. McDonald stated that, "I chose that as my first song because it's a really original, fresh and fun song. It's a song that I knew I would enjoy performing."[3]
In an interview with sugarscape.com, McDonald said that "'Answerphone' is about me being in the studio, working hard, doing my thing and I've got a girlfriend during this, this work in progress - something happens and I'm trying to get a hold of her, she's trying to get a hold of me. I just keep checking my phone, like 'where is she?' and 'what have I done?'. I'm just like in this video going 'what have I done wrong?' and 'what's happening?' Basically, then she turns up at the door with a phone like 'I've been trying to call you when you've been trying to call me'."[4]
The track received its debut airplay on 3 February 2014 on the Clyde 1 Breakfast Show with George Bowie.[5]
Music video
The music video was filmed on 5 February 2014.[6] McDonald took a break from rehearsals for the X Factor Live Tour in order to film the video. He said on Twitter, "Access all areas #Answerphone video shoot.", before later adding "AND THATS A WRAP !!! MUSIC VIDEO FOR ANSWERPHONE IS ALL DONE !! NOW LETS HOPE ALL THAT HARD WORK WAS WORTH IT #answerphone !!!"[6] The video premiered on McDonald's Vevo channel and YouTube on 18 February.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Answerphone" | 3:13 |
Chart performance
The song debuted at number 73 on the
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[10] | 28 |
| UK Singles ( Official Charts Company)[11]
|
73 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom[5] | 3 February 2014 | Radio premiere | RCA |
| Ireland[8] | 14 March 2014 | CD, digital download | |
| United Kingdom[8] | 16 March 2014 |
References
- Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ Clarke, Mikey (4 March 2014). "ESP CHATS TO X FACTOR STAR NICHOLAS MCDONALD". ESP Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ Smith, Carl (15 March 2014). "The X Factor's Nicholas McDonald talks new single 'Answerphone' and plays Call, Text or Delete - Watch". sugarscape.com. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ a b "X Factor Scot Nicholas McDonald unveils new single Answerphone: listen". STV. 3 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ a b McGarry, Lisa (5 February 2014). "LOOK! X Factor's Nicholas McDonald shoots video for single 'Answerphone'". Unreality TV. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ "Nicholas McDonald - Answerphone". YouTube. 18 February 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ a b c "Answerphone - Single by Nicholas McDonald". iTunes Store (Apple Inc.). Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ Malachai (23 March 2014). "UK Charts: Little Mix Score Fifth Top 10 Single with "Word Up"". The Symphony Agent. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Nicholas McDonald > UK Charts. Officialcharts.com/ Official Charts Company.