Bloodstone (Guy Sebastian song)
"Bloodstone" is a song by Australian singer Guy Sebastian. It was released on 20 October 2017[1] as the second single from Sebastian's eighth studio album, Conscious.
"Bloodstone" | ||||
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Single by Guy Sebastian | ||||
from the album Conscious | ||||
Released | 20 October 2017 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:24 | |||
Label | Sony Music Australia | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Guy Sebastian singles chronology | ||||
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Sebastian told the Herald Sun how a near break-up with wife Jules was the inspiration for the song. He said: "I remember trying to break up with Jules years and years ago, way before kids. Jules was actually like, 'we've got a history and you're just having a down moment, let's just push through it'. Jules was just straight up and said, 'you're an idiot'. In hindsight I was because I would have lost something really special."[2] Sebastian told The Daily Telegraph: "It is about fighting for all sorts of love in all shapes and sizes."[3]
Reception
In a review of the album, Leigh Sanders from Star and Express said: "His range takes on almost Mariah Carey-like changes which are almost just showing off compared to us mere singing mortals."[4]
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[6] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Australia | 20 October 2017 | Digital download, streaming | Sony Music Australia |
References
- "New single Bloodstone OUT NOW!". Facebook. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- "Guy Sebastian's new single Bloodstone inspired by a near break-up with wife Jules". Herald Sun. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- "Guy Sebastian's new single Bloodstone to be released days ahead of marriage equality vote". The Daily Telegraph. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- Sanders, Leigh (7 December 2017). "Album review: Guy Sebastian - Conscious". Star and Express. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- "ARIA Chart Watch #450". auspOp. 9 December 2017. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 November 2021.