The Wanted's 2011 single "Lightning" is a dance-pop track that saw the band deliver a more mature sound. It charted at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- "Lightning" was written by Max Martin, Shellback, and Savan Kotecha. It was produced by Max Martin and Shellback. The song was released as the second single from their second studio album, Battleground.
- The single was released on 16 October 2011 by Universal-Island Records Ltd. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song was also a hit in Ireland and Australia.
- The music video for "Lightning" was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Ray Kay. It features the band performing the song in a series of different locations. The video has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube.
The Wanted are a British-Irish boy band. They were formed in 2009 and had a string of hits in the UK and internationally.
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