"Lasting Lover" is a song performed by British DJ and record producer Sigala and British singer-songwriter James Arthur. It was also written by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, widely known for his hit "Someone You Loved". It was released to digital retailers and streaming platforms on 4 September 2020 by Ministry of Sound. The song samples "Time to Pretend" by indie pop and rock band MGMT. It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and the top 10 of the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
At the APRA Music Awards of 2022, the song was nominated for Most Performed International Work.
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Bruce Fielder – lyricist, primary artist, production James Arthur – lyricist, vocals Jarly – lyricist, production Anita Jobby (Lewis Capaldi) – lyricist, executive production Andrew VanWyngarden – lyricist Ben Goldwasser – lyricist Corey Sanders – lyricist Luke Fitton – lyricist Dipesh Parmar – editing, programming Paul Whalley – guitar Mark Ralph – mix engineering Milly McGregor – violin
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Lasting Lover" Chart (2020–2021) Peakposition Global Excl. US (Billboard) 130 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 31 Romania (Airplay 100) 11 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 94
Year-end charts + 2020 year-end chart performance for "Lasting Lover" Chart (2020) Position Poland (ZPAV) 82 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 84 + 2021 year-end chart performance for "Lasting Lover" Chart (2021) Position Australia (ARIA) 60 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40) 34 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 16
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Lasting Lover" Region Date Format Label Various 4 September 2020 Australia Contemporary hit radio Italy 18 September 2020 Sony United Kingdom 19 September 2020 Adult contemporary 2 October 2020 Contemporary hit radio
See also List of Billboard number-one dance songs of 2020
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