| "Magnolia" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Gang of Youths | ||||
| from the album The Positions | ||||
| Released | 17 April 2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 5:11 | |||
| Lyricist(s) | David Le'aupepe | |||
| Producer(s) | Gang of Youths | |||
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"Magnolia" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 17 April 2015 as the third and final single from their debut studio album, The Positions. The song recounts the experience of frontman David Le'aupepe on a "week-long bender that precluded sleep and eating" and his subsequent attempt to commit suicide on 3 June 2014. The date, referenced within the lyrics, has since become known by fans as Magnolia Day.[1]
In 2018, the song was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for selling over 70,000 units.[2] "Magnolia" polled at number six in the Triple J Hottest 100 of the Decade.[3] It has been described as the band's breakthrough hit, having over 39 million streams on Spotify as of 2022.[4]
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (4 June 2018). "Gang of Youths' Dave Le'aupepe opens up about mental health struggles". Tone Deaf. The Brag. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Accreditations Documents" (PDF). Dropbox. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Martin, Josh (14 March 2020). "Tame Impala tops triple j's Hottest 100 of the Decade countdown". NME. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (1 November 2021). "The 10 biggest hits from Sydney rock legends Gang of Youths". Tone Deaf. The Brag. Retrieved 15 November 2023.