2020 song by Raye
"Natalie Don't" |
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Single by Raye |
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from the album Euphoric Sad Songs |
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Released | 10 July 2020 (2020-07-10) |
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Recorded | 2020 |
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Genre | Pop |
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Length | 3:14 |
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Label | Polydor |
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Composer(s) | - Rachel Keen
- John Blanda
- John Hill
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Lyricist(s) | Raye |
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Producer(s) | |
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Raye singles chronology |
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"Secrets" (2020) | "Natalie Don't" (2020) | "Love of Your Life" (2020) | |
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Music video |
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"Natalie Don't" on YouTube |
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"Natalie Don't" is a song by British singer-songwriter Raye released on 10 July 2020 as the third single from her debut mini-album, Euphoric Sad Songs.[1][2] The track was written by Raye, John Blanda and John Hill and produced by the two latter. An accompanying music video was released alongside the song on 10 July 2020.
Background and composition
The track is about that feeling of panic you have when you know you’re losing someone. The song is beautifully hopeless because you know Natalie will do what she wants regardless.
—Raye talking of Natalie Don't[3]
Raye discussed the song's subject matter stating that the song "is my modern day Jolene" after experiencing a situation where her friend came between Raye and her partner at the time. She goes onto say; "This is why I love music because you can spin something really ugly and negative into something fabulous. I'm almost glad that it happened because now I have a great song to tell my story."[4] Before the release of the single, Raye stated that the song was her favourite song she has ever released.[5]
Music video
A music video directed by Fiona Jane Burgess was premiered alongside the single's release on 10 July 2020.[3] The video consists of Raye in a pink, vintage bedroom acting out her own guide of how to get over a relationship.
Critical reception
Philip Logan of CelebMix praised the song calling the track "brooding, introspective and confessional" and adding "this is RAYE at her most frank and honest, delivering the songs relatable and conversational lyrics with delicate fragility, and blunt candour – yet still with a hint of that trademark “Rachel Agatha Keen” sass that we’ve all grown to love! As whilst there’s a genuine and tangible feeling of vulnerability that runs through the track, underneath all of the hurt, we uncover RAYE’s steely determination and willingness to forsake her own broken heart, to go into battle to try and win back the affection of her man."[3]
Mark Savage of BBC News expressed similar praises stating that the track was "a funky, modern successor to [Dolly] Parton's classic, [Jolene].[2]
Track listing
Digital download[6]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Natalie Don't" | 3:14 |
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Digital download[7]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Natalie Don't" (Punctual Remix) | 4:16 |
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Digital download[8]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Natalie Don't" (Acoustic) | 3:22 |
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Digital download[9]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Natalie Don't" (PS1 Remix) | 3:16 |
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Charts
Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Natalie Don't" Chart (2020) | Peak position | CIS (TopHit)[10] | 2 | Israel (Media Forest)[11] | 5 | Romania (Airplay 100)[12] | 16 | Russia Airplay (TopHit)[13] | 1 | Scotland (OCC)[14] | 35 | Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[15] | 2 | UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[16] | 30 | | Year-end charts 2020 year-end chart performance for "Natalie Don't" Chart (2020) | Position | CIS (TopHit)[17] | 33 | Russia Airplay (TopHit)[18] | 31 | 2021 year-end chart performance for "Natalie Don't" Chart (2021) | Position | CIS (TopHit)[19] | 84 | Russia Airplay (TopHit)[20] | 187 | Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[21] | 22 | 2022 year-end chart performance for "Natalie Don't" Chart (2022) | Position | Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[22] | 51 | 2023 year-end chart performance for "Natalie Don't" Chart (2023) | Position | Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[23] | 96 | |
References
- ^ Natalie Don't, retrieved 2020-07-17
- ^ a b Savage, Mark (2020-07-15). "How updating Dolly Parton helped Raye find her voice". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ a b c "RAYE Returns With Brand New Single & Music Video For 'Natalie Don't'". CelebMix. 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Raye: I lost my man to a modern Jolene". Metro Newspaper UK. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Raye". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "RAYE - Natalie Don't". Apple Music. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "RAYE - Natalie Don't (Punctual Remix)". Apple Music. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "RAYE - Natalie Don't (Acoustic)". Apple Music. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "RAYE - Natalie Don't (PS1 Remix)". Apple Music. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Raye — Natalie Don't. TopHit. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "שירים מובילים - רדיו - בינלאומי" (in Hebrew). Media Forest. Retrieved 18 August 2020. Note: On the page, select "2020" and "33 09-08-20 15-08-20" in the drop-down archive and then select the second "שירים מובילים - רדיו - בינלאומי" tab to obtain the corresponding chart.
- ^ Arvunescu, Victor (2 November 2020). "Top Airplay 100 - O nouă lună, un nou lider!" [Top Airplay 100 – A new month, a new leader!] (in Romanian). Un site de muzică. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Russia Airplay Chart for 2020-09-04." TopHit. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2021-03-05." TopHit. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Radio – Top Year-End Radio Hits - Музыкальные чарты TopHit.ru" (in Russian). TopHit. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "City & Country Radio – Top Year-End Radio Hits - Музыкальные чарты TopHit.ru" (in Russian). TopHit. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Global Annual Chart – 2021". TopHit. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart – 2021". TopHit. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Annual Chart – 2021". TopHit. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Annual Chart 2022". TopHit. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Chart 2023". TopHit. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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Studio albums | |
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Live albums | - My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
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EPs | |
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Singles | - "The Line"
- "Decline"
- "Love Me Again"
- "Make It to Heaven"
- "Tequila"
- "Secrets"
- "Natalie Don't"
- "Regardless"
- "Bed"
- "Escapism"
- "Flip a Switch"
- "Prada"
- "Genesis"
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Featured singles | - "By Your Side"
- "You Don't Know Me"
- "Bridge over Troubled Water"
- "Stay (Don't Go Away)"
- "Ferrari Horses"
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Other songs | |
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