Classic (The Knocks song) explained

Classic
Type:single
Artist:The Knocks featuring POWERS
Released:17 September 2014
Label:Neon Gold, Big Beat
Chronology:The Knocks
Prev Title:DYWT
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:Dancing with Myself
Next Year:2015

"Classic" is a song by New York City-based electronic music duo The Knocks. Released on 17 September 2014 through Neon Gold Records and Big Beat Records, it was the main single from the duo's third extended play, entitled So Classic (2015). The vocals featured are by Crista Ru, the lead singer of alternative pop duo POWERS. It was written by Ben Ruttner, James Patterson, Mike Del Rio, and Crista Ru.

The music video which served as an accompaniment to the song was uploaded to The Knocks' official YouTube account and, as of early 2024, has been viewed over 7.5 million times. The video is modeled after the video game The Sims 4.[1] [2]

The song appears in “Crystal Clear”, Season 18, Episode 21 of the animated comedy series American Dad!

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Video Premiere - Classic. Big Beat. 17 January 2016. 16 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Zeichner. Naomi. The Knocks Did A Live Action Version Of The Sims For A Music Video. BuzzFeed. 17 January 2016. 16 September 2014.