Harry Styles’ latest single As It Was debuts at number one with the biggest first-week sales of the year – knocking Dave off the top spot
Harry Styles’ latest single As It Was has debuted in the charts at number one, knocking Dave out of the top spot after his four-week reign.
The singer, 28, has secured 94,000 chart sales with his second solo number one single in the biggest first-week of sales this year.
As It Was racked up 10.5million streams over the past seven days, and has become the most-downloaded song of the last week, according to the Official Charts Company.
Impressive! Harry Styles’ latest single As It Was (music video pictured) has debuted in the charts at number one, knocking Dave out of the top spot after his four-week reign
It has been the biggest first week for any song since Sausage Rolls For Everyone by LadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John in December last year.
His incredible chart success has pushed Starlight by Dave to the number two spot after an impressive four weeks at the top.
Harry’s high-tempo, 1980s-inspired track is the first single from the singer’s third solo album Harry’s House, which will be released on May 20.
The new tune – which came out last week – is the first music that the Grammy-winning singer has released in more than two years.
Number one: His incredible chart success has pushed Starlight by Dave (pictured) to the number two spot after an impressive four weeks at the top
The former One Direction star released his self-titled debut album in 2017 and his second offering, Fine Line, in 2019.
As part of One Direction, he scored four UK number one singles and four UK number one albums, plus numerous top 10s.
Elsewhere on the albums chart, Red Hot Chili Peppers earn their fifth number one album with Unlimited Love – 20 years after claiming their first chart-topper.
Their 12th studio album sees members Anthony Kiedis, Flea and Chad Smith reunite with guitarist John Frusciante for the first time since his departure in 2009.
The LA rockers previously topped the charts in the UK with By The Way (2002), Live in Hyde Park (2004), Stadium Arcadium (2006) and I’m With You (2011).
Milestone: The former One Direction star, 28, secured 94,000 chart sales with his second solo number one single in the biggest first-week of sales this year
Following the death of singer Tom Parker, The Wanted’s greatest hits collection, Most Wanted, also rose 80 places to number 22 in the charts.
Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2021, and he died surrounded by family and friends on March 30.
Harry’s chart success came after he stripped down to nothing but his underwear in the music video for his much-anticipated track As It Was.
And fans of the Fine Line singer, 28, didn’t hold back as they commented on nearly-nude Harry as he stood in just a pair of red underpants during one section of the sensual music video for his new track.
Wow! Harry dropped a new music video from his new album Harry’s House for his highly-anticipated latest single, As It Was, where he strips down to nothing but his underwear
After watching the video, one excited fan declared they needed ‘hosing down’ after watching the sexy scene, while another admitted they were surprised to see the shirtless star, writing: ‘Who knew we’d get shirtess Harry?’
One fan said: ‘This new Harry Styles video. I need hosing down.’
While a second wrote: ‘WHO THOUGHT WE WOULD GET SHIRTLESS HARRY.’
Another admitted: ‘Harry Styles could do literally anything and it makes my brain go….’
Can’t wait! Harry’s high-tempo, 1980s-inspired track is the first single from the singer’s third solo album Harry’s House, which will be released on May 20
Stripping off! The music video for As It Saw saw Harry arrive at the pool and slowly remove items of clothing until he was until in a pair of red pants
A different person cheekily added: ‘Good morning to Harry Styles.’
One other said: ‘I want to hug shirtless Harry Styles.’
While many gushed over Harry’s toned physique, others simply raved on the new track.
One person said: ‘Yeah that new Harry Styles song is a 10/10.
While another said: ‘As It Was. IT IS JUST SO GOOD I AM OBSESSED.’
Embrace: Once almost nude the singer was seen hugging a woman dressed in a blue ensemble
A different person said: ‘Obssessed with the new Harry Styles song.’
A another concluded: ‘He is back with a bang I love it #AsItWas.’
Another begged: ‘Harry don’t do anything for the next five hours I need sleep.’
One other wrote: ‘Ok I love Harry Styles so much it turns out I will love him until eternity and I just cannot believe that kid from X-Factor is doing the s**t he’s doing now. Insane.’
Reaction: His fans didn’t hold back as they commented on nearly-nude Harry as he stood in just a pair of red underpants during one section of the sensual music video for his new track
In the song, the English hitmaker appears to reference his American girlfriend and mom-of-two, Olivia Wilde, 38, as he sings: ‘Leave America, two kids follow her.’
The singer has so far released two smash hit albums since his days as a member of boyband One Direction.
The song opens up with a child’s voice saying, ‘Come on, Harry, we wanna say goodnight to you,’ with some fans believing the voice to be one of Wilde’s children.
In the video, directed by Tanu Muino, the musician is seen wearing different red outfits, including a sparkly red sleeveless jumpsuit and red nail polish.
10/10: While many gushed over Harry’s toned physique, others simply raved on the new track
Sparkly: Harry was also seen in a red sequin jumpsuit for a ballroom scene with a female companion
The musician is seen chasing a female love interest who wears blue through a variety of artistic scenarios. At times the two appear to be running in circles.
‘Nothin’ to say/And everything gets in the way/Seems you cannot be replaced/And I’m the one who will stay,’ he sings, right before the chorus. ‘In this world, it’s just us/You know it’s not the same as it was.’
The song seems to detail some struggles with loneliness as well.
Connection: One of the dancers crawled over to Harry and hovered above him
Tender: He rested his arm on her shoulder as they sported similar jumpsuits
Intense: He gazed deeply into her eyes
‘Answer the phone/”Harry, you’re no good alone/Why are you sitting at home on the floor?/What kind of pills are you on?”/Ringin’ the bell/And nobody’s coming to help.’
It’s towards the end when the hitmaker appears to reference his girlfriend of one year as he sings: ‘Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet/I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was/Leave America, two kids follow her/I don’t wanna talk about who’s doin’ it first.’
In the end Styles finds himself alone, but not sad, as he finishes the video in a fun and energetic dance routine.
Dancing skills! One scene showed Harry dancing in a ballroom while another he was prancing outside
Wilde is a New York native and shares son Otis Sudeikis, seven, and daughter Daisy Josephine, five, with comedian Jason Sudeikis, 46.
Olivia and Jason broke off their seven-year engagement on November 13, 2020. Wilde was then spotted holding hands with Styles at his agent’s wedding in Montecito, California, on January 3, 2021.
Recently a source told ET that the couple ‘couldn’t be happier’ and that Harry’s mom adores Olivia.
Rock star: Harry didn’t hold back during the outside dance scene
Reaching for the stars: Harry let it all go during the incredible video
‘They’re well past the “crush” and infatuation phase and are solid partners.
They’re the real deal,’ the insider said. ‘Harry’s mother adores Olivia and her kids! Their families have blended so seamlessly.’
The sources added, ‘While they have busy schedules and a lot of personal commitments, they make a point to prioritize time with each other. They are pretty low-key and really just love spending time together along with their families and friends.’
Rise up! He looked up and raised his arms in the air in the sensational music video
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