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"Brightside" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song by American folk rock band The Lumineers. It was released on September 20, 2021, as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album of the same name. The song was written by Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz, and produced by Simone Felice, David Baron, Brian Hubblen, Rick Mullen and Derek Brown.

Content

The band's singer-guitarist Wesley Schultz stated in a press release: "The song 'Brightside' was recorded in a single day. It's like a 15-year-old's fever dream, an American love story in all its glory and heartbreak. The last couple left, on the run from something and all alone."

Music video

An accompanying video was released on September 29, 2021, and directed by Kyle Thrash. It was filmed at an American Legion Hall. At the beginning of the video, a variety of people answer the question: "What does love mean to you?" And showcases "the love of couples of all ages, races, and genders dance the waltz around the band as they perform the song." Schultz commented the video: "The 'Brightside' music video is like a documentary of the American love story. It features all real people - none of the people that appear in it are actors".

Live performance

On September 20, 2021, the band performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.

• Luke Armentrout – assistant mastering engineer
• David Baron – bass, engineer, mixing, organ, piano, producer, synthesizer
• Derek Brown – producer, sound supervision
• Taylor Chadwick – assistant mastering engineer
• Andrew Darby – assistant mastering engineer
• James Felice – vocals (background)
• Simone Felice – producer, recording arranger, tambourine, vocals (background)
• Jeremiah Fraites – bass (electric), composer, drums, piano, recording arranger
• Sara Full – production coordination
• Bobbi Giel – assistant mastering engineer
• Renee Hikari – stage assistant
• Anthony Hook – editing assistant
• Brian Hubblen – producer, sound supervision
• Byron Isaacs – vocals (background)
• The Lumineers – primary artist
• Andrew Mendelson – mastering engineer
• Rick Mullen – Producer, Sound Supervision
• Wesley Schultz – composer, guitar (electric), recording arranger, vocals, vocals (background)

Charts

Release history

References

1. Schube, Will (September 20, 2021). "Lumineers Release 'Brightside' Ahead Of New Album". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
2. Uitti, Jacob (September 20, 2021). "The Lumineers Announce New Album, Release New Single". American Songwriter. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
3. Wilkes, Emma (September 29, 2021). "The Lumineers Release Heartwarming New Video for 'Brightside'". Udiscovermusic. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
4. Wiggins, Keavin (September 29, 2021). "The Lumineers Share 'Brightside' Video". Anti Music. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
5. Zemler, Emily (September 21, 2021). "Watch the Lumineers Debut '15-Year-Old's Fever Dream' 'Brightside' on Kimmel". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
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• 2021 singles
• 2021 songs
• The Lumineers songs
• Decca Records singles
• Dualtone Records singles