Dandelions (song)

"Dandelions" is a song by Canadian singer Ruth B., originally released as a promotional single from her 2017 album Safe Haven. It was re-issued separately in a "slowed + reverb" version in August 2021.[1] In 2022, the song charted internationally after going viral on TikTok.

"Dandelions"
"Slowed + reverb" version cover
Promotional single by Ruth B.
from the album Safe Haven
ReleasedApril 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)
Length3:53
Label
Songwriter(s)Ruth Berhe
Producer(s)Joel Little

Background

Ruth B. called the track "probably the lightest and cutest song" on Safe Haven and said she started writing it after watching an interview with Sia, part of whose advice on songwriting was to choose a "pretty word" to "write around". Ruth B. then "look[ed] out the window" several weeks later and "saw a dandelion, and [...] started writing the song" in part because she thought "dandelion" was a "pretty word".[2]

Charts
Chart performance for "Dandelions"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] 58
Global 200 (Billboard)[4] 51
Greece International (IFPI Greece)[5] 62
Ireland (IRMA)[6] 84
Malaysia (RIM)[7] 6
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 100
Portugal (AFP)[9] 63
Singapore (RIAS)[10] 4
South Africa (RISA)[11] 80
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 100
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] 80
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 43
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[15] 9
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 37

Release history
Release history and formats for "Dandelions"
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various April 28, 2017 Original
[17]
August 27, 2021 Slowed + reverb [1]

References
  1. "Dandelions (slowed + reverb) – Single by Ruth B." Apple Music. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  2. Stubblebine, Allison. "Ruth B Makes Her Long-Awaited Debut". Nylon. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  3. "Ruth B Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  4. "Ruth B Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  5. "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  6. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  7. "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved March 25, 2022 – via Facebook.
  8. "Ruth B. – Dandelions" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  9. "Ruth B. – Dandelions". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  10. "RIAS Top Charts Week 13". Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original on April 9, 2022.
  11. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 16-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  12. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 7". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  13. "Ruth B. – Dandelions". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  15. "Ruth B Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  16. "Ruth B Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  17. "Album Dandelions, Ruth B." Qobuz. April 28, 2017. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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