"Galaxy" is a song by Australian recording artist Jessica Mauboy, which features fellow recording artist Stan Walker. It was written by Richard Vission, Ferras Alqaisi, Brett McLaughlin, Dominique Calvillo, Chico Bennett and Brad Ackley. Production for the song was handled by Vission, Bennett and Ackley. "Galaxy" was released digitally on 28 October 2011, as the fifth single from Mauboy's second studio album, Get 'Em Girls (2010). It peaked at number 13 on the ARIA Singles Chart and number seven on the ARIA Urban Singles Chart. "Galaxy" also became Mauboy's first charting release in New Zealand; it reached number 36 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
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Background and release
In May 2011, Stan Walker revealed to Herald Sun that he and Mauboy recorded a duet that would be released later in the year. He explained, "It's the first time Australia has had two urban kind of R&B acts doing a duet together ... The song was written for us, but it's definitely our song. It's a beast, that's all I can say".[2] "Galaxy" was written by Richard Vission, Ferras Alqaisi, Brett McLaughlin, Dominique Calvillo, Chico Bennett and Brad Ackley.[3] Production for the song was handled by Vission, Bennett and Ackley.[3] Mauboy posted a video on YouTube of herself discussing the song, saying "It is a very special song. I remember listening to it with Stan and we were just like 'oh my gosh this song is crazy' ... you know talking about [a] galaxy, talking about a relationship that ... theres no way that we can ever part and ... its just that ... one who you love type of song".[4] "Galaxy" was released digitally on 28 October 2011.[5] A digital EP was released on 9 December 2011, which featured the album version and remixes of Mauboy's previous singles "Inescapable", "What Happened to Us" and "Running Back".[6]
Reception
On 7 November 2011, "Galaxy" debuted at number 28 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[7] The following week, it peaked at number 13.[7] On 28 November 2011, "Galaxy" debuted and peaked at number seven on the ARIA Urban Singles Chart.[8] It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of 70,000 digital copies.[9] "Galaxy" debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number 40 on 28 November 2011, becoming Mauboy's first charting single outside of Australia.[10] It peaked at number 36 on 13 February 2012.[10] At the 2011 IT List Awards, "Galaxy" was nominated for Single of 2011.[11] It won Single of the Year at the 2012 Deadly Awards.[12] On 3 October 2012, "Galaxy" received a nomination for ARIA Song of the Year at the 2012 ARIA Music Awards.[13]
Music video and live performances
The music video for the song was filmed in Clovelly, New South Wales[14] and premiered online on 1 November 2011.[15] The first half of the video shows Walker and Mauboy at the beach. The second half of the video then shows the pair in front of a black backdrop surrounded by flying objects. They are then seen back on the beach, where several shooting comets land in the ocean. Intercut scenes throughout the video show different planets from Outer space, and a shooting comet heading towards Planet Earth.
Both Mauboy and Walker performed "Galaxy" live on The X Factor (Australia) on 1 November 2011.[16][17] They also performed the song on Sunrise on 29 November 2011.[18]
Track listing
- Digital download[5]
- "Galaxy" featuring Stan Walker – 3:25
- Digital EP[6]
- "Galaxy" featuring Stan Walker (Album version) – 4:02
- "Inescapable" (Mix FM Up Close & Personal) – 3:57
- "What Happened to Us" featuring Stan Walker – 3:18
- "Running Back" (Mix FM Up Close & Personal) – 4:06
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Get 'Em Girls (Deluxe Edition) liner notes.[3]
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