"Charlie" is a song by Australian musician Mallrat. It was released on 7 August 2019[1] as the lead single from Mallrat's third EP Driving Music. The song debuted at number 50 on the ARIA Charts in February 2020[2] after placing at number 3 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2019.[3]
| "Charlie" | ||||
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| Single by Mallrat | ||||
| from the EP Driving Music | ||||
| Released | 7 August 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | Dew Process | |||
| Composer(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Big Taste | |||
| Mallrat singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Charlie" on YouTube | ||||
The song is named after Mallrat's beloved family dog, Charlie. Mallrat told Triple J "'Charlie' is about a lot of different things, but mostly just loving people so much, regardless of whether it's reciprocated or not."[1][4]
In November 2019, Mallrat revealed that she had been asked to record a version of "Charlie" in the Simlish language for the upcoming addition in The Sims series.[5]
Music video
editThe video clip for "Charlie" was released on 6 August 2019 and directed by her friend Tim Hardy. It sees Mallrat riding her bike through the streets of Melbourne and gives the viewer a look inside her previous life. It also features Mallrat's father and family Labrador retriever Charlie, whom the song is named after.[6]
Reception
editNicole Almeida from Atwood Magazine said "'Charlie' is a declaration of love as much as it is a recipe for it. As Mallrat bares her soul to the person she loves, speaking about her feelings and family, she also tells them exactly what she looks for in a relationship. Or this might just be a song about how much she loves her dog, which makes it equally (if not more) as special. Regardless, on 'Charlie', Mallrat successfully shifts direction and proves that whether the song is made for dancing or crying to, her storytelling is her most uniquely powerful tool."[7]
Tom Skinner from NME called the song an "emotional dreamy cut".[8] Jackson Langford from Music Feeds called the song "absolutely stunning" and one that will be on repeat for months.[9] In a review of the EP, Josh Leeson from Newcastle Herald described "Charlie" as the EP's "most beautiful moment".[10]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 50 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 37 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist (ARIA)[12] | 36 |
Certification
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Newstead, Al (7 August 2019). "First Spin: Mallrat goes for the heart in 'Charlie', announces new EP". ABC. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Mallrat – Charlie". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Triple J Hottest 100 2019". ABC. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Woof Woof! The Brissy boss finally throws her fans another song". ABC. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Mallrat has recorded Simlish version of "Charlie" for 'The Sims'". Tone Deaf. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Mallrat Sings Of Unconditional Love On New Song Named After Her Dog, Charlie". Nettwerk. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Today's Song: Mallrat's Perfect Recipe for Love". Atwood Magazine. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Mallrat shares dreamy new single 'Charlie' and announces EP, 'Driving Music'". NME. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Mallrat Announces New EP, Drops Stunning New Single "Charlie"". Music Feeds. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ Leeson, Josh (11 September 2019). "Mallrat's new EP Driving Music: An unmistakeable sound that's impossible to escape 3 stars". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Mallrat Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ "Australian Artist (ARIA) End of Year Singles Chart 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.