We Are the People (Martin Garrix song)
"We Are the People" is a song by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix, featuring Bono and the Edge from Irish rock band U2.[1] It was officially released on 14 May 2021 as the official song for the UEFA Euro 2020.[2] It was first performed in full at a virtual opening ceremony at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.[3]
"We Are the People" | ||||
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Single by Martin Garrix featuring Bono and the Edge | ||||
Released | 14 May 2021 | |||
Genre | Progressive house | |||
Length | 3:37 | |||
Label | STMPD RCRDS | |||
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Music video
The video of the song was filmed in London, England, and includes Bono and the Edge of Irish rock band U2. The video contains some footage from the group's performance at Slane Castle in 2001.[4]
UEFA Euro 2020
On 19 October 2019, Garrix was announced as the official music artist of the tournament.[5] He produced the official song of the tournament, as well as the walkout music preceding matches and the television broadcast music.[6]
Credits and personnel
- Martin Garrix – producer, lyrics, composer, arrangement[7]
- The Edge – composer[7]
- Bono – vocals, lyrics[7]
- Simon Carmody – lyrics[7]
- Giorgio Tuinfort – composer, arrangement, piano[7]
- Albin Nedler – composer, background vocals[7]
- Kristoffer Fogelmark – composer, background vocals[7]
- Pierre-Luc Rioux – additional guitar[4]
- Frank van Essen – strings[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Austria (IFPI Austria)[43] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
Belgium (BEA)[44] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
France (SNEP)[45] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[46] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- "U2songs - We Are The People (Single Version) - Garrix, Martin, ft. Bono and The Edge". U2. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- "Martin Garrix feat. Bono & The Edge – We Are the People" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- "Martin Garrix feat. Bono & The Edge – We Are the People" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
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- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202128 into search. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202127 into search. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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- "Single Top 100 – eladási darabszám alapján – 2021" (in Hungarian). Mahasz. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2021" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
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- "Austrian single certifications – Martin Garrix – We Are the People" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2022". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- "French single certifications – Martin Garrix – We Are the People" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- "Italian single certifications – Martin Garrix – We Are the People" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 18 October 2021. Select "2021" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "We Are the People" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".