- Daft Punk -
"Around the World"
"Around the World"
Second single on French duo Daft Punk's debut album, Homework (1997)
Genre considered - French house
Daft Punk genres considered - House, Funk, Techno, Disco, Rock, Synthpop
No. 1 on dance charts in Canada, the UK, and the U.S.
No. 1 in Iceland and Italy
Point of intrigue -
"Around the world" is the only lyric in the song.
Certification -
Gold in Italy and the UK
Homework
Genres considered - French House, Techno, House
Point of intrigue -
Daft Punk produced tracks without intent on being an album. Work meant to be singles turned into an album.
Charted in 14 countries
No. 3 on French Albums Chart
No. 150 on Billboard 200
No. 8 on UK Albums Chart
No. 37 on Australian Albums Chart
Exceptional demand upon release
More than 2 million copies sold as of February 2001
Over 600,000 copies sold in the U.S. alone as of September 2007
"Around the World" - No. 61 on Billboard Hot 100
"Around the World" - No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play
Profound point of intrigue -
"...increasing popularity of Daft Punk's singles led to a bidding war among record labels..."
Certifications -
Gold in the U.S.
Platinum in Belgium, France, New Zealand, UK
2x Platinum in Canada
Based on the genres alone, I can see how Daft Punk is of interest and influence to Roger Taylor for his side work as a DJ. "Around the world" as the only lyric in the song is unusual but I suppose defines the duo's uniqueness and success. It worked.
My Set List motto, Play it, is definitely one to consider in the House, Funk, Techno, Disco, Rock, and Synthpop genres as noted in this post...Play it indeed.
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