Gotye ft. Kimbra // Somebody That I Used To Know

by **JimJim** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:41 am

Virgostar wrote:Still #1 here too...I still like the song (starting to get a little bit sick of it though), but I think Maroon 5/Aggy need some time in the #1 spot now.

It has peaked, but its sales are still considerably high, enough to keep it there at #1 for another week or two. I personally haven't been over-saturated with it from radio or TV luckily.

by **RaFanatic** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:54 am

Im so in love with this song!

by **Plym** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:25 pm

jonasmileynlt wrote:I hadn't ever heard of Gotye until I looked at the Aussie iTunes top songs list a few days ago.

It's an amazing song.. cool to see something that sounds so indie top a chart!

Agree with all this, I was shocked when checking out Aus iTunes! It's awesome!

by **JimJim** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:44 pm

For those who don't follow the Aussie charts, this is a humongous hit. #1 here normally sells 25-30k atm, this has sold a whopping 40k the last two weeks.

by **Plym** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:46 pm

You Aussies love your chill out music! :lol:

by **Play** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:47 pm

The name Gotye is like the Aussie way of saying Got'cha

by **Virgostar** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:05 am

JimJim wrote:For those who don't follow the Aussie charts, this is a humongous hit. #1 here normally sells 25-30k atm, this has sold a whopping 40k the last two weeks.

Do you think it could challenge LMFAO for #1 song of 2011, or is it waaaaay behind like I think it is? Would be nice to see an Aussie/antipodean act go #1 at the end of the year.

Back in love with this song now/tonight. Just great to have not only an unusual #1, but one with great lyrics too. Gosh I <3 Kimbra.

I know this seems like I'm jumping on the bandwagon, but I do feel inclined to buy both his albums now. I do enjoy Learnalilgivinanlovin from Like Drawing Blood too.

by **JimJim** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:32 pm

Virgostar wrote:
JimJim wrote:For those who don't follow the Aussie charts, this is a humongous hit. #1 here normally sells 25-30k atm, this has sold a whopping 40k the last two weeks.
Do you think it could challenge LMFAO for #1 song of 2011, or is it waaaaay behind like I think it is? Would be nice to see an Aussie/antipodean act go #1 at the end of the year.

I don't see it happening, I think it will be in the top 10, but definitely fall behind 'Party Rock Anthem', 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'.

by **Benjamin** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:07 am

Still #1 NL iTunes, can't believe it's such a big hit here!

by **shrimpy_boy11** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:07 am

#1 in New Zealand

by **Grybop** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:07 pm

First heard this when the video got featured on vimeo's front page. Must be the saddest song of the year, I can feel something breaking inside me every time I hear it.

Don't think the dance remixes suit this song for some reason, it's perfect as it is.

by **jszmiles** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:40 pm

Finally started to feel this thing! Really really good one! His voice is sooo much Sting from The Police era!

by **adg** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:34 pm

I love the video and I love the song, my current favourite at the moment

The video has just won an ARIA award 8-)

by **irishguy28** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:38 pm

Play wrote:The name Gotye is like the Aussie way of saying Got'cha

Really?

"Gotye" is an Anglicisation of "Gaultier", his mum's pet-name for him (real name - Wouter)

by **Thombus** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:43 pm

I didn't realise he was Aussie. I saw it hit #1 across Europe and assumed he was some sort of Scandinavian. Good song though, it's a grower...!

by **JimJim** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:23 pm

Yeah, he's from here in Melbourne.

This song is super-gargantuan hit, the second biggest of the year in fact and it received 7 ARIA nominations!

by **jszmiles** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:14 am

I wonder how it will perform in UK... I think it will be long running #1.

by **Virgostar** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:12 am

I'd like to think it'd do well in the UK, if they release it over there (which is surely in the plans right?).

Thought it'd win the Best Video ARIA, although I also would've liked to see Children Collide win it for Loveless too.

Video's got 10 million+ hits on YouTube!

by **Cmyk** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:57 am

jszmiles wrote:Finally started to feel this thing! Really really good one! His voice is sooo much Sting from The Police era!

Sting? For me it's Ozzy all the way. Sometimes he sounds exactly the same but that's a positive thing couse I love Ozzy.

STIUTK is a great track. I'm in love with this right now actually.

by **irishguy28** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:46 am

First time I've heard his voice compared to Ozzy...but even I can hear Sting in him.

Great album too.

by **jszmiles** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:33 am

If I hadn't seen the video and description, I would be almost 100% sure it is Sting singing... :lol:

by **ManicKangaroo** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:37 pm

Virgostar wrote:I'd like to think it'd do well in the UK, if they release it over there (which is surely in the plans right?).

Its currently scheduled for 6th February 2012

by **robert989** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:47 pm

I love this its amazing

by **Noahh** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:39 pm

In love with this song!

by **Thombus** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:01 am

ManicKangaroo wrote:
Virgostar wrote:I'd like to think it'd do well in the UK, if they release it over there (which is surely in the plans right?).
Its currently scheduled for 6th February 2012

Wow, that's aaaages away! Though, it's probably best to release it following Xmas so as it doesn't get ignored amongst the usual bunch of novelty / X Factor / Campaign tracks that swarm amongst the top 40.