Something (Lasgo song)

"Something"
Single by Lasgo
from the album Some Things
Released15 June 2001 (2001-06-15)
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Peter Luts
Lasgo singles chronology
"Something"
(2001) 		"Alone"
(2002)

"Something" is the debut single of Belgian music group Lasgo. It was first released on 15 June 2001 as the lead single from their debut album, Some Things (2001). It became a hit in the band's native Belgium, peaking at No. 5 in the Flanders region, and reached the top 10 in several European countries. In February 2002, it was released in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked within the top 40 in the United States. In 2013, the song was re-released with new additional vocals from British pop singer Taylor Jones.

Chart performance

In Spain, the single was the best selling vinyl at the distributor the week it was released,[citation needed] reaching number 14 on the country's chart.[1] In October 2001, "Something" peaked at number seven on the Dutch charts,[2][3] while in Germany it entered the charts at number 11.[4] On 25 February 2002, Positiva Records released "Something" in the United Kingdom.[5] It was also successful there, entering and peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart.[6] "Something" also peaked at number 19 in Australia.[7] In the United States, the song peaked at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the only Lasgo song to appear on this chart besides "Alone", which peaked at 83.[8]

Music video

As the song became more popular throughout Europe, the group made a music video, with the on location filmed scenery of the Prague main railway station.[9]

Track listings

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[43] Gold 25,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[44] Gold 45,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[45] Gold 250,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] Platinum 600,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
Belgium 15 June 2001 CD Antler-Subway [19]
United Kingdom 25 February 2002
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Positiva [5][47]

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  4. ^ a b "Lasgo – Something" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
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  10. ^ Something (Belgian CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Antler-Subway. 2001. 7243 8 79784 2 3.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ Something (European CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Antler-Subway. 2001. AS 5927 CDS, 7243 879521 2 6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ Something (UK CD single liner notes). Lasgo. Positiva Records. 2002. CDTIV-169, 7243 8 79521 0 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  14. ^ Something (UK cassette single sleeve). Lasgo. Positiva Records. 2002. TCTIV-169.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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