"Open Wide" is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris from his fourth studio album, Motion (2014). It features American rapper Big Sean. Originally released a promotional single on 27 October 2014, the song officially impacted rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on 27 January 2015 as the album's fifth single. "Open Wide" is the vocal version of Harris's instrumental track "C.U.B.A", which appears as a B-side to his single "Blame". It peaked at number 23 in the UK, becoming Harris's first single to miss the top 10 since 2010.
Music video The video was directed by Emil Nava, and is a cinematic clip featuring a desert shoot-out. As two opposing sides blast shot after shot at each other, a ballerina dances in the middle of the gunfight, dodging bullets with the dexterity of Keanu Reeves in The Matrix.
In France, the music video was banned before 10pm and broadcast with a warning Not advised to kids under 12 years old (déconseillé aux moins de 12 ans) due to strong violent content, firearms showed, wounds traces and nudity scenes.
Personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of Motion.
Calvin Harris – vocals, all instruments, arrangement, production Big Sean – vocals Chris Galland – mixing assistance Manny Marroquin – mixing Ike Schultz – mixing assistance
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2014–2015) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 77 Lebanon (OLT 20) 12
Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 88
Chart (2015) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 46
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label United Kingdom 27 October 2014 Digital download United States 27 January 2015 Rhythmic contemporary radio Columbia
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