"In the Middle" | ||||
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Single by the Mamas | ||||
Released | 27 February 2021 | |||
Length | 3:03 | |||
Label | Universal | |||
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"In the Middle" is a song by the Mamas. [1] It was performed in Melodifestivalen 2021 and made it to the 13 March final. [2] [3]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [4] | 9 |
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