Wow_(Beck_song)

Wow (Beck song)

Wow (Beck song)

2016 single by Beck

"Wow" (occasionally stylized as "WOW") is a song by American musician Beck. It is the second single from his thirteenth studio album Colors. Billboard ranked "Wow" at number 60 on their Billboard's 100 Best Pop Songs of 2016" list.[2]

Quick Facts Single by Beck, from the album Colors ...

Background

Hip hop artist Chance the Rapper was originally intended to make a guest appearance on the track: Beck told NME, "Four or five months ago we tried to get Chance on 'Wow.' I'm not sure what happened with that."[3] A version with rapper Lil Yachty was also recorded.[4]

Usage in media

The song was featured in a 2017 Acura MDX car commercial that debuted in September 2016.[5][6]

Charts

Weekly charts

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Year-end charts

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Release history

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Certifications

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References

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    "Beck goes trap on OG Maco-sampling new single 'WOW'". 2 June 2016.
  2. [2]
    "Billboard's 100 Best Pop Songs of 2016: Critics' Picks". Billboard. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
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    "Beck Interview: Superstar Talks About New Single 'Wow'". NME. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
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    "Beck on Besting Beyonce at the Grammys, Rappers Like Lil Yachty and His Happy New Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  5. [5]
    Acura – MDX – Anthem. YouTube. 6 September 2016.
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    Acura – MDX – Wake. YouTube. 6 September 2016.
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    "Beck – Wow" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
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    Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts | Billboard JAPAN (retrieved June 23, 2016)
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    Billboard Japan Radio Songs | Charts | Billboard JAPAN (retrieved June 23, 2016)
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    "Beck Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
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    "Beck Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
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    "Beck Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
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    "Beck Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
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    "Beck Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  15. [15]
    "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. 9 December 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
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    "Alternative Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
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    "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  18. [18]
    "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. 13 December 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  19. [19]
    "Beck - Wow Single Date". iTunes. June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  20. [20]
    "Beck - Wow Radiodate". radioairplay.fm. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  21. [21]
    "American single certifications – Beck – Wow". Recording Industry Association of America.


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