| "Pretty Brown Eyes" | ||||
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| Single by Cody Simpson | ||||
| from the album Surfers Paradise | ||||
| Released | 23 April 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Cody Simpson singles chronology | ||||
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"Pretty Brown Eyes" is a song by Australian singer Cody Simpson. It is the lead single from his second studio album, Surfers Paradise (July 2013). It was released ahead of the album on 23 April, as a digital download in Australia. The song reached the top 100 on the Canadian, Irish and United Kingdom's singles charts. It was co-written by Simpson with songwriting duo, Timothy and Theron Thomas (brothers from Planet VI or Rock City) and Vasquez Castillo. [1]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Pretty Brown Eyes" was first released onto YouTube on 22 April 2013, [2] however the link was deleted or moved to private section, since August 2014.
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ( ARIA) [3] | 90 |
| Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [4] | 61 |
| Ireland ( IRMA) [5] | 75 |
| UK Singles ( OCC) [6] | 61 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard) [7] | 8 |
| US Digital Song Sales ( Billboard) [8] | 68 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard) [9] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [10] | Gold | 40,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia [11] | 23 April 2013 | Digital download | Atlantic Records |
| United Kingdom [12] |
References
- ^ "ACE Repertory – Title 'Pretty Brown Eyes' – Work ID 885564379". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved 19 March 2018. Note: user may have to enter the title/performer for other tracks to access further information.
- ^ Cody Simpson – 'Pretty Brown Eyes' [Official Video]. YouTube
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 March 2014" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 1256. Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 4. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Cody Simpson Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Cody Simpson". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Cody Simpson Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cody Simpson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cody Simpson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Cody Simpson – Pretty Brown Eyes". Music Canada.
- ^ iTunes - Music - Pretty Brown Eyes - Single by Cody Simpson
- ^ iTunes - Music - Pretty Brown Eyes - Single by Cody Simpson
