Levels

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About Levels

"Levels" (stylised as "LE7ELS") is a song by Swedish DJ Avicii. An early instrumental version of the song was first played by Avicii during an appearance on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix in December 2010, while the final version with Etta James's vocals was first performed at the Ultra Music Festival in March 2011, although the final instrumental version was played several times before the festival at clubs and events, even in December 2010. "Levels" was officially released on 28 October 2011 and peaked at number one in Sweden and on the Dance music charts in the United States and became a top ten hit in Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. "Levels" contains a vocal sample from the 1962 gospel-inspired song "Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Etta James, as written by Leroy Kirkland, Pearl Woods and James. It is the same sample previously used in Pretty Lights' 2006 song "Finally Moving" from his debut album, Taking Up Your Precious Time. Flo Rida's single "Good Feeling", which became a worldwide hit in late 2011, was primarily influenced by "Levels" and its Etta James sample. Several critics consider "Levels" to be Avicii's greatest song and one of the greatest EDM songs of all time, mostly due to its chart success and the recognizable synth riff. Following his death in 2018, a limited-edition vinyl of "Levels" sold for $563. 


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Avicii

Tim Bergling, (born 8 September 1989), known professionally as Avicii (pronounced ə-VEE-chee), is a Swedish DJ, remixer, model, and record producer. Avicii ranked No. 6 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2011, and ranked even higher coming at No. 3 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2012. more »

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Written by: Ash Pournouri, Leroy Kirkland, Tim Bergling, Etta James, Pearl Woods

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Facts
"Levels" was released on October 28, 2011 by Swedish DJ Avicii.
Chart Performance
Despite not reaching number 1 on many major music charts, the song has still achieved massive success worldwide with it peaking within top ten in more than fifteen countries.
Samples
The song notably includes a vocal sample from the 1962 gospel-inspired song "Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Etta James.
Music Video
The official music video of "Levels" was released on YouTube on November 29, 2011 and has received more than 450 million views.
Awards and Nominations
"Levels" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 54th Grammy Awards and won the award for Best Electronic Song at the 17th Billboard Music Awards.
Sales and Certifications
By January 2015, the single had sold 1.36 million copies in the United Kingdom, making it the country's 6th best-selling single of the 2011 decade.
Critic's Reception
It has been praised by many music critics and was also ranked the highest song by the influential music blog Dancing Astronaut in its 100 Tracks of the Decade list in 2019.
Performance and Legacy
This song is often recognized as the track that propelled Avicii to international fame, and helped popularize the electronic dance music genre.
Remix and Cover Versions
There are many remix versions of "Levels" available, with numerous DJs and artists including Skrillex and Cazzette having made their versions of the track.
Tragic Connection
"Levels" was performed at Avicii's tribute concert following his death in 2018, making it a poignant and memorable song in his discography.

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