Naïve (song)
"Naïve" is a song by British indie rock band The Kooks. It was released on 27 March 2006 as the fourth single from their debut studio album, Inside In/Inside Out (2006).
"Naïve" | ||||
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Single by The Kooks | ||||
from the album Inside In/Inside Out | ||||
B-side | "Tea and Biscuits" | |||
Released | 27 March 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
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Length | 3:24 | |||
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Producer(s) | Tony Hoffer | |||
The Kooks singles chronology | ||||
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"Naïve" charted at number five on the UK Singles Chart. The best-selling single of the band's career, it was the UK's nineteenth-best-selling single of 2006 and has since been certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. It performed well in New Zealand, reaching number 15 on the combined sales/airplay RIANZ chart. The song additionally charted in the United States, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music video
The official music video features Luke Pritchard singing the song whilst walking around a nightclub and reminiscing on memories of him and his girlfriend.
Track listings
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Italy (FIMI)[14] | Gold | 10,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | 3× Platinum | 1,800,000 |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Covers
- Lily Allen—for a live session on The Jo Whiley Show. Allen's version was featured on the soundtrack for the film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
- Former Sugababes member Mutya Buena—as a B-side for her debut single "Real Girl". It placed at number 87 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of the Past 20 Years (1993-2013), being one of a few songs to debut in the countdown without having made a yearly list beforehand.
- Amie J—for Aldo Vanucci Presents / Good Living Records
In popular culture
"Naïve" was featured on the soundtrack for the film 17 Again (2009) and the One Tree Hill episode "Resolve", as well as on the show's third soundtrack, The Road Mix and the 2009 video game Lego Rock Band.
Actress Jodie Comer stated in a 2018 interview that "Naïve" was her favourite song as a teenager, and that she considered having the song's title tattooed across the back of her neck before realising it was a bad idea.
References
- Naïve (UK 7-inch single vinyl disc). The Kooks. Virgin Records. 2006. VS 1911.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Naïve (UK & European CD single liner notes). The Kooks. Virgin Records. 2006. 0094635611700.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Naïve (Australian CD single liner notes). The Kooks. Virgin Records. 2006. 3737982.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Naïve (US promo CD liner notes). The Kooks. Astralwerks. 2006. ASW81779, 094638177906.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Ultratop.be – The Kooks – Naive" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- "Italiancharts.com – The Kooks – Naive". Top Digital Download.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – The Kooks" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – The Kooks – Naive" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Charts.nz – The Kooks – Naive". Top 40 Singles.
- "Kooks: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- "The Kooks Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
- "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2006". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- "Top AFP – Audiogest – Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- "Italian single certifications – The Kooks – Naïve" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 19 March 2018. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Naïve" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
- "British single certifications – Kooks – Naive". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 December 2020.