Glitter in the Air
"Glitter in the Air" | ||||
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Single by Pink | ||||
from the album Funhouse | ||||
Released | January 31, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:46 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Billy Mann | |||
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"Glitter in the Air" is a song recorded by American singer Pink for her fifth studio album Funhouse (2008). It was written by Pink and Billy Mann, with the latter producing it. The song is a pop ballad with a soft piano accompaniment and drum beats. Its lyrics discuss the power of love and taking a leap of faith, while using various metaphors. The song was released as the sixth and final North American single from Funhouse on January 31, 2010, by LaFace Records and Jive Records.
"Glitter in the Air" received mixed reviews from
Music and lyrics
"Glitter in the Air" is a
Critical reception
Evan Sawdey of PopMatters said, "Of all the ballads, though, the quiet piano closer 'Glitter in the Air' takes the cake, never once overplaying its hand, remaining sweet without once ever succumbing to saccharine niceties (think of a Jason Robert Brown song without the vocal showboating). It's the sweetest moment on the entire disc, but it only succeeds because it's also the least complex song here".[5] Craig Emonds of The South End stated that while "every song has potential to do well and is quite likable, [...] Pink's vocals are strong and shine particularly in the ballad 'Glitter In The Air'."[6] Nekesa Mumbi Moodoy of the Associated Press said that "What makes the song so moving is that despite all of the heartache, she doesn't appear gun-shy about taking the leap again".[4]
Justin Pacheco of
Commercial performance
In the United States, "Glitter in the Air" impacted radio stations as a new single minutes after Pink's performance at the
Live performances
"Glitter in the Air" was performed by Pink on her 2009
On January 31, 2010, Pink performed the song at the
Appearances in other media
- Pretty Little Liars - Episode: "A Person of Interest" and “Til Death Do Us Part”
- The Game- Episode: "Trashbox"
- Chase (Used in a promotional trailer)
- Glee - Episode: "The Untitled Rachel Berry Project" as sung by Rachel Berry (Lea Michele)
- The Voice- performed by Emily Luther in the Knockouts in Season 13 of the Voice
- The Voice- performed by Gihanna Zoë in the Knockouts in Season 20 of the Voice
Track listing
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[27] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[28] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States | — | 699,000[29] |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Version(s) | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | January 31, 2010 | Original | Radio airplay
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February 1, 2010 | Live | Digital download | |||
June 15, 2010 | Original |
References
- ^ Pink (2008). Funhouse (CD). LaFace Records.
- ^ The Good 5 Cent Cigar. University of Rhode Island. Archived from the originalon 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ "Digital Sheet Music – Pink Glitter in the Air". MusicNotes.com. EMI Music Publishing.
- ^ a b c Mumbi Moody, Nekesa (2010-05-30). "Pink's potent on new CD". Erie Times-News. Rosanne Cheeseman. Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ a b Sawdey, Evan (2010-05-30). "Pink: Funhouse". PopMatters. Sarah Zupko. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ Emonds, Craig (2010-05-30). "Pink less "fun", more emotional". The South End. Wayne State University. Retrieved 2008-10-29. [dead link]
- Journal Register Company. Archived from the originalon 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ Keefe, Jonathan (2010-05-30). "Pink : Funhouse Music Review Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Keith Uhlich. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
- ^ a b c Pietroluongo, Silvio (February 11, 2010). "Ke$ha Holds Atop Hot 100, Pink Glows with 'Glitter'". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "Pnk Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Pnk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- MTV Networks. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (2010-05-30). "Music Review Pink Step Right Up". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ Jones, Anthony (2010-05-30). "Pink's "Glitter In The Air" Soars Into iTunes Top 10". All Headline News. Retrieved 2010-02-01.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Gamboa, Glenn (2010-05-30). "Grammys '10: In praise of Pink's Grammy performance". Newsday. Cablevision. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ Showbiz, Bang (2010-05-30). "Pink had Grammy fall fear". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ Wete, Brad (2013-02-08). "10 Best Grammy Performances, 2000-2012". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
- ^ a b "Glitter In the Air (Live At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards) – Single". iTunes Store. February 1, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2023 – via Apple Music.
- ^ a b "Glitter In the Air – Single". iTunes Store. June 15, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2023 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Pnk Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Pnk Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – P!nk – Glitter In The Air". Music Canada. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Mason, Kerri (October 2, 2010). "P!nk's Latest 'Greatest' Hit". Billboard. Retrieved May 30, 2023 – via Google Books.
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