Lighters (The One)

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"Lighters (The One)"
Single by Ash Gray
Released30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)
Recorded2013, London
GenrePop
Length2:44
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)Ash Gray
Producer(s)Graham Stack
Ash Gray singles chronology
"Lighters (The One)"
(2013) 		"Lie There"
(2013)

"Lighters (The One)" (originally called "The One"), is a song by British singer

UK Singles Chart
.

Background

Gray, aged 14 at the time, premiered the self-written song at his audition for the

UK Singles Chart.[3] In the live final, Gray performed a medley of "Lighters (The One)" with another self-written song, "Lie There".[4]
Each verse contains a rap.

On 19 June 2013, it was announced that "The One", now renamed to "Lighters (The One)", would be released as a single on 30 June, on the Sony record label.[5][6] He recorded it in London and it was produced by Graham Stack.[7] Gray said, "I'm really excited about my single being released, I'm so happy, it's a dream come true!"[5] It was reported that the rush release of the single was due to "exceptional demand".[8]

Music video

The music video for "Lighters (The One)" was released on 27 June 2013.[9] It was directed by Greg Francis, who explained that the video focuses on Gray and shows the feelings of first love and heartbreak. He said he was trying to make the video look "cool" and "arty", with an "edge to it".[10] Gray kept his own style for the video, wearing a variety of onesies, trainers and caps with clashing colours.[10]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Lighters (The One)"2:44

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 10
Scotland (OCC)[12] 7
UK Singles (OCC)[13]
 6

Year-end charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[14] 192

Release history

Country Release date Format Label
United Kingdom 30 June 2013[5] Digital download Sony Music Entertainment

References

  1. Associated Newspapers
    . Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  2. Associated Newspapers
    . Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  3. Associated Newspapers
    . Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  4. ^ McGarry, Lisa (8 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Gabz Gardiner to land a record & publishing deal after 'Lie There' performance?". Unreality TV. Archived from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  5. ^ a b c Earp, Catherine (19 June 2013). "'Britain's Got Talent' Gabz to release debut single 'Lighters (The One)'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Gabz Gardiner to release Lighters (The One) as her debut single later this month! Hear it now! (VIDEO)". Unreality TV. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  7. Huffington Post
    . UK. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  8. ^ "BGT finalist Gabz Gardiner to rush release of first single". Irish Independent. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  9. ^ "Gabz – Lighters (The One)". 27 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ a b "Gabz – Lighters (The One) – Behind The Scenes". 27 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Chart Track: Week 30, 2013". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  12. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  14. ^ "End of Year Charts 2013" (PDF). Ukchartsplus.co.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
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