Counting Stars
"Counting Stars" is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic from their third studio album, Native (2013). The song was written by lead singer Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder and Noel Zancanella. It was released as the album's second single on June 14, 2013.
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| from the album Native | ||||
| Released | June 14, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | August 2012 | |||
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| Length | 4:19 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Ryan Tedder | |||
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| "Counting Stars" on YouTube | ||||
The song has been one of the band's most successful singles, reaching number one in many countries including Canada and the United Kingdom, number two in the United States, and top ten in 20 countries. It has sold over 1 million copies in the United Kingdom.
The song's accompanying music video, directed by James Lees, features the band performing in the ground floor of a building beneath an ongoing church congregation on the upper floor. As of October 2023, the video has received 3.9 billion views on YouTube.
In September 2023, OneRepublic released a reimagined version of the song, featuring a slower tempo and a new backing track.