Sway (Bic Runga song)

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"Sway"
Sway Bic Runga NZ CD.png
New Zealand CD artwork
Single by Bic Runga
from the album Drive
B-side
  • "I Don't Mean It"
  • "Lonely Lola Cherry Cola Girl"
Released1997 (1997)
Studio Revolver (Auckland, New Zealand)
Length4:24
Label Columbia
Songwriter(s) Bic Runga
Producer(s) Bic Runga
Bic Runga singles chronology
"Bursting Through"
(1996)		"Sway"
(1997)		"Suddenly Strange"
(1997)
Alternative cover
Sway by Bic Runga.jpg
UK CD artwork (1997)

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the Drive album booklet. [18]

Studios

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Sway"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [10] Gold35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ) [8] Gold5,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Sway"
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
New Zealand1997
  • CD
  • cassette
 Columbia [22]
United StatesFebruary 1998Radio [23]
United Kingdom31 August 1998
  • CD
  • cassette
 Epic [24]

"Sway My Way"

"Sway My Way"
Sway My Way by R3hab and Amy Shark.png
Single by R3hab and Amy Shark
Released10 June 2022 (2022-06-10)
Length2:16
Label Cyb3rpvnk
R3hab singles chronology
"Saved My Life"
(2022)		"Sway My Way"
(2022)		"Worlds on Fire"
(2022)
Amy Shark singles chronology
"I'm Not Giving Up"
(2021)		"Sway My Way"
(2022)		"Only Wanna Be with You"
(2022)

In June 2022, Dutch producer R3hab and Australian singer Amy Shark released a version titled "Sway My Way". [5] It peaked at number 25 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold.

Speaking about the recording, R3hab said "Every record reveals a new facet of the artist behind it, 'Sway My Way' might surprise some listeners, as it's got a more organic and stripped-back feel than many of my singles, but I love the dynamic it brings. Amy is an incredible artist and a pleasure to work with, and I'm so glad she helped me bring this song to life." Shark said, "I grew up loving Bic Runga, and her song 'Sway' was one that I loved so much. When R3hab asked me to join him and put my spin on the song, I jumped at it." [25]

"Sway My Way" won 'Highest Selling Single' at the 2023 Queensland Music Awards. [26]

At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Song of the Year. [27]

Reception

Conor Lochrie from Rolling Stone Australia felt that "The pair dovetail well on the collaboration, with Shark's emotive vocals paying homage to the original over R3HAb's laidback electronic instrumental." [25]

Track listing

  1. "Sway My Way" – 2:16
  2. "Sway My Way" (Karim Nass remix) – 2:18

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Sway My Way"
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [28] 25
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [29] 50

Certifications

Certifications for "Sway My Way"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [30] Platinum70,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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