"Wonder" is the debut single released by British record producer Naughty Boy, featuring vocals from Scottish singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé. It was released on 21 October 2012, originally slated as the lead single from Naughty Boy's debut album, Hotel Cabana. "Wonder" is also included on the American version of Sandé's debut album, and as a bonus track on the re-release of her debut album, Our Version of Events.
Music video The music video to accompany the release of "Wonder" was first released onto YouTube on 20 September 2012 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-seven seconds. The video was directed by British music video director Chris Mehling.Naughty Boy - Wonder ft. Emeli Sandé. YouTube Sandé performed the song throughout the year on her Our Version of Events tour. She also performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 22 August 2012, and on The Jonathan Ross Show on 20 October 2012.
Track listing
Credits RecordingNaughty Boy, (2013). Hotel Cabana. [Album Liner & Credits]. Naughty Boy Recordings under license to Virgin EMI Records. Recorded at Cabana Studios (Ealing Studios) in Ealing; West London, UK. Mixed at Ninja Beat Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Mastered at Metropolis Mastering in London, UK.
Personnel
Hugo Chegwin (part of Craze & Hoax) – songwriter, additional producer, recording engineer, instruments, programming Harry Craze (part of Craze & Hoax) – songwriter, additional producer, recording engineer, instruments, programming Shahid "Naughty Boy" Khan – songwriter, producer, recording engineer, instruments, programming Daniella Rivera – assistant mixing engineer Emeli Sandé – songwriter, lead vocals Phil Tan – mixing engineer
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2012) PeakpositionBelgium (Ultratop Flanders Urban)8Euro Digital Songs (Billboard)Euro Digital Songs : Nov 10, 2012. Billboard biz. Retrieved 21 December 2013.17Italy (FIMI)56Japan (Japan Hot 100)Japan Hot 100 : Nov 17, 2012. Billboard biz. Retrieved 21 December 2013.54
Year-end charts Chart (2012) PositionUK Singles (OCC)186
Certification
Release history Country Release date Format(s) Label United Kingdom 19 October 2012 Digital download Virgin Records
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