The Mother We Share

2012 song by Chvrches

"The Mother We Share" is a 2012 song by the Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches. It is the first single from their first studio album The Bones of What You Believe which was released in 2013.[1]

"The Mother We Share"
Single by Chvrches
from the album The Bones of What You Believe
Released2 October 2012 (2012-10-02)
GenreSynth-pop
Length3:09
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Chvrches
Chvrches singles chronology
"The Mother We Share"
(2012)
"Recover"
(2013)
Music video
"The Mother We Share" on YouTube

Track listing

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All songs written and composed by Chvrches. 

No. Title Length
1. "The Mother We Share"   3:09
2. "The Mother We Share" (A JD Twitch Optimo Remix) 5:00
3. "The Mother We Share" (Miaoux Miaoux Remix) 4:37
Total length:
12:46

Personnel

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Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18] Gold 35,000 
Canada (Music Canada)[19] Gold 40,000 
United Kingdom (BPI)[20] Gold 400,000 
United States (RIAA)[21] Gold 500,000 

 sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
United Kingdom 2 October 2012 Digital download National Anthem [22]
5 November 2012 10" vinyl [23]
15 September 2013 Digital download (reissue) Virgin [24]
United States 19 November 2013 Digital download Glassnote [25]
3 March 2014 Hot adult contemporary radio [26]

References

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  1. Minsker, Evan (5 August 2013). "Video: Chvrches: "The Mother We Share"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  2. "Chvrches – The Mother We Share" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  3. "Chvrches – The Mother We Share" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  4. "Chvrches Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  5. "Chvrches Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  6. "Chvrches Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  7. "Chvrches – The Mother We Share" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  8. "Chvrches Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  11. "Chvrches Chart History: Hot Singles Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  12. "Chvrches Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  13. "Chvrches Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  14. "Chvrches Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  15. "Chvrches Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  16. "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  17. "Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  18. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  19. "Canadian single certifications – Chvrches – The Mother We Share". Music Canada. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  20. "British single certifications – Chvrches – The Mother We Share". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  21. "American single certifications – Chvrches – The Mother We Share". Recording Industry Association of America.
  22. "CHVRCHES Downloads". 7digital (UK). Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  23. "ANTHEM0003: CHVRCHES "The Mother We Share"". National Anthem. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  24. "The Mother We Share [Explicit]: Chvrches: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  25. "The Mother We Share EP (Explicit) | CHVRCHES". 7digital (US). Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  26. "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2014.