"1950" is the debut single recorded by American singer-songwriter

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. It was released on December 10, 2017, by Zelig Recordings as the lead single from her debut EP, titled ''

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''. "1950" is a tribute to the 1952 novel ''

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. The song was performed on ''

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'' on November 8 and November 23, 2019 alongside her other single " Hit the Back".

Music video

The music video and the single were both released on February 23, 2018. The video was directed by Clare Gillen. As of July 2023, it has over 21 million views on

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Personnel

Credits adapted from

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– vocals, songwriting, production, programming, bass * Mike Malchicoff – production * Nick Long – songwriting * Dave Kutch – mastering engineer * Mike Malchicoff – recording engineer, mixing engineer * Tommy Brenneck – mixing engineer

Charts

Certifications

Release history

In other media

The 2020

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-winning animated short ''

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'' featured the song.

References

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