| "Fake It" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Bastille | |
| from the album Wild World | |
| Released | 27 July 2016[1] |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:04 |
| Label | Virgin |
| Songwriter(s) | Dan Smith |
| Producer(s) |
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"Fake It" is a song by English indie pop band Bastille. Despite being released before their second studio album Wild World, it is not a single, as confirmed by lead singer Dan Smith on Twitter.[2]
Video
An official video was released August 19, 2016 to promote the song.[3]
Personnel
- Dan Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, piano, percussion, string arrangements, production, programming
- Kyle Simmons – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Will Farquarson – bass, keyboards, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals
- Chris "Woody" Wood – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Charlie Barnes – Guitar, keyboard, additional drums
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[4] | 54 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 83 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 28 |
References
- ^ "Bastille debut new single 'Torn Apart'". iTunes. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ "Twitter". Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- ^ "BASTILLE WASH BRAINS IN THEIR NEW 'FAKE IT' VIDEO". 23 August 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Bastille Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 February 2020.