"Strong" is a song by British indie pop group London Grammar. The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2013. The song peaked at number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart, making it their highest-charting single in the UK to-date. Outside the United Kingdom, "Strong" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, with sales and airplay from both the original version and High Contrast remix.
Music video The music video for "Strong" was first released on YouTube on 26 July 2013. The video, directed by Sam Brown and produced by Rogue Films, was shot on location at the 6th Street Viaduct in Los Angeles with actors Nash Edgerton and Savannah Young, and pyrotechnics performed by Pyro Boy.
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Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Strong" Chart (2013–2014) Peakposition Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard) 4 Netherlands (Mega Top 50) 19
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Strong" Chart (2014) Position Australia (ARIA) 44 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 14 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) 28 France (SNEP) 162
Certifications
Cover versions In 2021, British singer Will Young covered "Strong" on his album Crying on the Bathroom Floor. Young released his cover of "Strong" as a promotional single on 22 July 2021.
Release history Region Date Format Label United KingdomStrong – EP by London Grammar 1 September 2013 Digital download Metal & Dust Recordings Australia 25 October 2013 New Zealand United States 11 November 2013
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