Everything to know about Sam Smith's 3rd album 'Love Goes'
It was released in 2020
Back in September 2020, Sam Smith not only released huge single 'Diamonds' — which has since been certified Platinum — but they also announced their third album 'Love Goes' was to be released later the same year.
Before it dropped on 30th October 2020, Sam took to Instagram to share a heartfelt statement, saying: 'This album is a collection of songs I've written over the last two years. Each song is a separate story.'
From the meaning behind its title to its biggest hits and huge Calvin Harris collab, here's everything there is to know about 'Love Goes'...
How did Sam announce the album?
Sam announced the album shortly after dropping single 'Diamonds' in September 2020. The singer shared a post on Instagram, telling their followers the past couple of years had been the 'most experimental time of my life, personally but also musically'.
Apologising to fans for making them wait for new music amid the pandemic, Sam continued: 'I'm sorry it's taken a while. But these unprecedented times gave me the room and space to fall in love with these songs all over again.' The comment came after the release was delayed by five months, due to Covid.
Sam followed the statement with another post featuring the artwork for the album saying: 'This album marks a time of experimentation and self discovery in my life. I wrote this from the age of 26-28 and it’s been one hell of a ride. I hope the people who listen to it enjoy it and love it like I have and do'.
'Love Goes' features a number of songs that Sam released ahead of the album including collaborations with Calvin Harris, 'Promises', and Normani, 'Dancing With a Stranger'.
When was it released?
'Love Goes' was released on 30th October 2020.
Where did 'Love Goes' come in the charts?
It went to Number 2 in the UK album chart and has since been certified Platinum.
What's the meaning behind the title?
Sam told Apple Music 'Love Goes' was their "first proper heartbreak album", telling fans on Instagram 'each song is a separate story.'
The singer revealed it was about a relationship that had come to an end — and the feeling when "they're gone" and "you can't sleep."
What's the tracklist?
The tracklist is as follows:
- ‘Young’
- ‘Diamonds’
- ‘Dancing with a Stranger’
- ‘Promises’
- ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’
- ‘Lay Me Down’
- ‘My Oasis’ (featuring Jade Anouka)
- ‘Time After Time’
- ‘For the Lover That I Lost’
- ‘Kids Again’
- ‘Love Goes’ (featuring Labrinth)
- ‘Stay with Me’
Who did Sam work with on the album?
You may remember Sam's huge collab with Calvin Harris called 'Promises' which features on the record. The single was released ahead of the album in 2018 and has since been certified 3x Platinum by the BPI.
Sam also recorded the album's title track 'Love Goes' with Labyrinth.
Did Sam tour the album?
Due to the Covid pandemic, Sam didn't tour the album. But the singer did live stream a performance of the album from the iconic Abbey Road Studios. This was later released as a live version of the album, called 'Love Goes: Live at Abbey Road Studios'.
Listen to Sam Smith 'Love Goes (Live at Abbey Road):
Album artwork
The cover artwork includes a photograph of Sam laying in the grass on a sunny day. In keeping with the theme of the album, you could interpret from the image that Sam is showing signs of heartbreak, especially considering the tattoo on the singer's arm, which shows two people in love.
Now take a look at some of Sam's biggest collaborations:
'Latch' with Disclosure
Starting in 2012, Sam featured on Disclosure's hit 'Latch'. 'Latch' was the lead single from Disclosure's debut album 'Settle' and reached Number 11 in the UK.
'La La La' with Naughty Boy
One of Sam's earliest hits was 'La La La' with Naughty Boy, released in 2013. It went to Number 1 in the UK and has been certified 3x Platinum here. The song was featured on the deluxe edition of Sam's 2014 album 'In the Lonely Hour'.
'Lay Me Down' with John Legend
Sam re-released their song 'Lay Me Down' with John Legend for charity in 2015. The song became a Number 1 hit, being certified Platinum in the UK, and the pair performed it live on Comic Relief – Face the Funny.
'Promises' with Calvin Harris
In 2018, Calvin Harris and Sam teamed up for 'Promises', from Sam's third album 'Love Goes'. The song came about after Sam contacted Calvin on Instagram, with Sam saying that they "had an amazing day together writing the song". It went to Number 1 in the UK and has been certified 3x Platinum.
'Dancing With A Stranger' with Normani
'Dancing With A Stranger' was a hit in 2019 for Sam along with former Fifth Harmony singer Normani. The song was certified 3× Platinum in the UK and reached Number 3.
'I'm Ready' with Demi Lovato
Sam Smith was joined by Demi Lovato on their 2020 hit 'I'm Ready'. The song was co-written by both artists along with a team of songwriters and reached Number 20 in the UK.
'Love Goes' with Labrinth
Labrinth joined Sam on a song called 'Love Goes', which was featured on Sam's 2020 album of the same name.
'Unholy' with Kim Petras
Sam Smith and Kim Petras had huge success in October 2022 with their song 'Unholy'. The song was a Number 1 success in both the UK and USA, where they became the first publicly non-binary and transgender soloists respectively to get a #Hot100 Number 1. They also won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2023 Grammy Awards!
'Who We Love' with Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran joined Sam for a track on their fourth album 'Gloria' in 2023, working together on the song which was co-written by both artists.
'Gimme' with Koffee and Jessie Reyez
Sam Smith released 'Gimme' in 2023 with Koffee and Jessie Reyez, with the track featuring on the album 'Gloria'.
'Vulgar' with Madonna
Sam Smith and Madonna teamed up for a collab called 'Vulgar', releasing the song in 2023.
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'Desire' with Calvin Harris
Following the success of their track 'Promises', Calvin and Sam teamed up once again and released 'Desire' in July 2023. It peaked at Number 6 in the UK charts and has also been certified Platinum.
'In The City' with Charli XCX
Sam Smith and Charli XCX released 'In The City' in October 2023. The song was written by the pair, and Sam said: "Charli is a force and getting creative with her is so much fun. This track is about freedom and those unforgettable nights of abandon. I loved every minute we spent together making it."
'I'm Not The Only One' with Alicia Keys
Sam Smith and Alicia Keys teamed up to release a new version of Sam's 2014 hit 'I'm Not The Only One'. The track was originally included on the singer's debut album.
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