Lovefool
"Lovefool" is a song written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson for Swedish rock band the Cardigans' third studio album, First Band on the Moon (1996). It was released as the album's lead single on 10 August 1996 in Japan. In the United States, the song was serviced to radio two days later. A few months after its release, the track was included in the Baz Luhrmann film Romeo + Juliet, helping the song gain international recognition.
| "Lovefool" | ||||
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| Single by the Cardigans | ||||
| from the album First Band on the Moon | ||||
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| Released | 10 August 1996 | |||
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| Length | 3:21 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Tore Johansson | |||
| The Cardigans singles chronology | ||||
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| "Lovefool" (first version) on YouTube | ||||
| "Lovefool" (second version) on YouTube | ||||
| "Lovefool" (Romeo + Juliet version) on YouTube | ||||
"Lovefool" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart following a re-release in 1997 and achieved moderate success on other European charts. In North America, it reached number three in Canada and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay Chart (it did not appear on the Hot 100 due to rules in place at the time). In Australasia, the song topped the New Zealand Singles Chart and climbed to number 11 in Australia, earning gold sales certifications in both regions.