Released June 30, 2014 | Length 4:27 | |
Label ALXNDR222PolydorInterscope Writer(s) Gregg AlexanderDanielle BriseboisNick LashleyNick Southwood Producer(s) Gregg AlexanderNick LashleyNick Southwood with additional vocal production by Danielle Brisebois | ||
"Lost Stars" is an original song performed by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine for the romantic comedy-drama film Begin Again. It was released on June 30, 2014 through ALXNDR, 222 Records, Polydor, and Interscope in the United States.
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The song was written and produced by Gregg Alexander, Danielle Brisebois, Nick Lashley and Nick Southwood. It is also performed by actress Keira Knightley in the film. The music was recorded in New York City at Electric Lady Studios in mid-2012.
It was performed live for the first time on the season finale of The Voice's seventh season by Levine and his team member Matt McAndrew. Their performance peaked at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Nominations
"Lost Stars" was nominated for a 2015 Critics Choice Award for Best Original Song, but lost to "Glory" by John Legend and Common from Selma. The song was also nominated for Best Original Song at the 2015 Academy Awards, where it also lost to "Glory".
Stevie McCrorie version
In April 2015, Stevie McCrorie, winner of the fourth series of The Voice UK, released a cover version of "Lost Stars" as his winner's single after he won. He released the single in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2015 as a digital download.
Live performances
On 4 April 2015, McCrorie performed the song live on The Voice UK final.