Fought & Lost
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| SinglebySam RyderfeaturingBrian May | ||||
| Released | 24 May 2023 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Parlophone | |||
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"Fought & Lost"is a song by British singer-songwriterSam Ryderfeaturing English musicianBrian Mayand Bulgarian musical composer George Strezov. It was released as a single on 24 May 2023 byParlophone Records.It was by written by Ryder alongsideJamie HartmanandTom Howe,who also produced the track.[1]Ryder performed the song withHannah Waddingham,at theGrammy Museum.[2]
Background and release
[edit]"Fought & Lost" is an original song written for season 3 episode 11 of the American comedy-drama seriesTed Lasso.[3]Ryder explained on his social media that he was offered the opportunity to write the song after meeting series starJason Sudeikisand composerTom Howeat theTaylor HawkinsTribute Concert in September 2022.
In an interview withChris Evans,Ryder described the song lyrically as a track "for the hope seekers & the faith keepers and the ones who foster the dream and keep its fire burning regardless of the knock backs, the almosts, the falls & the failures".[1]
Production and composition
[edit]"Fought & Lost" is a ballad featuring vocals from Sam Ryder with comparisons made to rock musicianFreddie Mercury.It features a guitar solo fromBrian May,from the British rock bandQueenand with a guest appearance from George Strezov, a composer from Bulgaria. The track was written by Ryder, Jamie Hartman and Tom Howe who co-produced the song.
Critical response
[edit]After "Fought & Lost" premiered for the first time onTed Lasso,Joe Tiller in a review fromDig!,described it as "Ryder continuing to showcase his versatility as an artist and his ability to craft music that resonates deeply with listeners". He gave praise towards Ryder's vocal ability and to the song lyrics, describing it as a "unforgettable musical journey".[4]
In a breakdown fromScreen Rant,Lewis Glazerbrook wrote how "Fought & Lost" is lyrically focused around individuals ability to bounce back from defeat in everyday aspects, ranging from emotional trauma, to mental health and physical injuries. They concluded that "the song centers on the ups and downs of life, and continuing to fight is better for someone than giving up completely".[5]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023
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Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series | Jamie Hartman,Tom Howe,andSam Ryder(fromTed Lasso) | Won | [6] |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics | Nominated | [7] |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| South Korea BGM (Circle)[8] | 157 |
| UK Singles Downloads(OCC)[9] | 14 |
References
[edit]- ^ab"Sam Ryder features in Ted Lasso after Almost spilling the beans to Chris Evans".Virgin Radio UK.24 May 2023.Retrieved26 May2023.
- ^Tangcay, Jazz (8 June 2023)."Hannah Waddingham and Sam Ryder Perform 'Ted Lasso' Original Song 'Fought & Lost' at Grammy Museum Event".Variety.Retrieved8 June2023.
- ^"Queen's Brian May featured on new Sam Ryder song," Fought & Lost "| ABC Audio Digital Syndication".digital.abcaudio.Retrieved27 May2023.
- ^Katkins, Jamie (26 May 2023)."Sam Ryder Releases 'Fought & Lost', Featuring Brian May: Listen".Dig!.Retrieved27 May2023.
- ^"Ted Lasso Season 3: What The" Fought & Lost "Song Really Means".ScreenRant.25 May 2023.Retrieved27 May2023.
- ^"2023 HMMA Winners & Nominees".Hollywood Music in Media Awards.Retrieved16 November2023.
- ^Benitez-Eves, Tina (12 July 2023)."2023 Emmy Award Music Nominees Revealed".American Songwriter.Retrieved13 July2023.
- ^"BGM Chart – Week 21 of 2023".Circle Chart(in Korean).Retrieved1 June2023.
- ^"Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved 2 June 2023.