Solo (Myles Smith song)
| "Solo" | ||||
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| Single by Myles Smith | ||||
| from the EP You Promised a Lifetime | ||||
| Released | 15 November 2023 | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | It's OK to Feel, Sony Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Fenn | |||
| Myles Smith singles chronology | ||||
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"Solo" is a song by British singer-songwriter Myles Smith. It was released in November 2023 as the second single from his debut extended play You Promised a Lifetime (2024). The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart in March 2024, becoming his first top 100 single. It peaked at number 69 in May 2024.
Reception
[edit]Nate Fenningdorf from Play Date Media said "[Solo] which features, stomp-and-holler drums, complimentary keys and guitar and silky vocals, has everything you could ask for in an indie-folk song."[1]
In the EP review, Justine Kostka from Melo Maniacs said "Smith's emotive delivery and evocative lyrics paint a vivid portrait of heartbreak and resilience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of longing and acceptance."[2]
Track listings
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Solo" | 3:19 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Solo" (Acoustic) | 2:53 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Solo" (Piano version) | 3:13 |
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| South Africa (RISA)[9] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Myles Smith Creates Unmatched Indie-Folk Vibe on "Solo"". Play Date Media. 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "EP Review: You Promised a Lifetime by Myles Smith". Melo Maniacs. March 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 18.05.2024–24.05.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Myles Smith – Solo". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Myles Smith – Solo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Podsumowanie roku 2024 – OLiA" (in Polish). OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Myles Smith – Solo". Music Canada. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Myles Smith – Solo". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 14 November 2024.