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| from the album Delirium | ||||
| Released | 15 January 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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"Army" is a song by English singer Ellie Goulding from her third studio album, Delirium (2015). The song was serviced to contemporary hit radio in the United States on 19 April 2016 as the album's third single in North America, and second overall on 15 January 2016.
"Army" is written in the key of B major with a tempo of 87 beats per minute. Goulding's vocals span from B3 to B4. [1] The song was written about Goulding's best and closest friend, Hannah. [2] [3] [4]
The music video for "Army" was directed by Conor McDonnell and premiered on 14 January 2016. [5] Shot in black and white, the video features Goulding having fun with friends in several settings, as well as performing the song live.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Army" (Orchestral Abbey Road Performance) (Live) | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Army" (Danny Dove Remix) | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Army" (Mike Mago Remix) | 3:18 |
| Total length: | 10:44 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Army" (Mike Mago Remix) | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Army" (Danny Dove Remix) | 3:13 |
| Total length: | 6:31 | |
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Delirium . [8]
| Chart (2015–2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [9] | 87 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) [10] | 41 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100) [11] | 52 |
| Ireland (IRMA) [12] | 53 |
| Scotland (OCC) [13] | 13 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) [14] | 37 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [15] | 20 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) [16] | 33 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI) [17] | Gold | 400,000 |
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| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 30 October 2015 | Digital download [lower-alpha 1] | Polydor | [18] |
| Italy | 15 January 2016 | Radio airplay | Universal | [19] |
| Various [lower-alpha 2] | 29 January 2016 | Digital EP | Polydor | [6] |
| United States | 19 April 2016 | Contemporary hit radio | [20] | |
| United States | 29 April 2016 | Digital download (remixes) | [7] |
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