Learnalilgivinanlovin Explained

Learnalilgivinanlovin
Cover:	Learnalilgivinanlovin.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Gotye
Album:	Like Drawing Blood
Released:	2006 (Australia) 2008 (Belgium)
Recorded:	2003–2005
Genre:	Blue-eyed soul R&B
Length:	2:49 (album version)
Label:	Independent, Neon Gold
Producer:	Gotye
Next Title:	Hearts a Mess
Next Year:	2007

"Learnalilgivinanlovin" is a song by the Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye from his second album Like Drawing Blood released in Australia as a single in 2006. A new version of the song (with the chorus sung in a higher pitch) was released as a single in Belgium in 2008. Another version was released by Neon Gold Records.^[1]

Background

The song draws very heavy influence from Motown records of the late '50s and early '60s such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. Gotye uses a drum sample from The Ronettes' record, "Be My Baby" (which famously employs Phil Spector's Wall of Sound technique).

Music video

A music video to accompany the Australian version of "Learnalilgivinanlovin" was first released onto YouTube on 6 December 2007.^[2]

Track listing

Digital download^[3]

1. "Learnalilgivinanlovin" (Passion Pit Mix) – 4:35

Australian CD single

1. "Learnalilgivinanlovin" – 2:50
2. "Seven Hours with a Backseat Driver" – 4:44

In popular culture

The song was used in episode 3 of season 1 of the Australian TV series, Packed to the Rafters.

The song also appeared in the film Whip It, as well as on the soundtrack.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Learnalilgivinanlovin – Neon Gold Records . 2024-08-19 . en-US.
2. Web site: Gotye - Learnalilgivinanlovin. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/U-u-uA8I8Jg . 2021-12-14 . live. 6 December 2007 . YouTube.
3. https://itunes.apple.com/be/album/learnalilgivinanlovin-passion/id324816517 Learnalilgivinanlovin (Passion Pit Mix) - Single by Gotye