"Fade Away" is a song by New Zealand band Six60, released as a single in November 2020, during promotion for the band's documentary film Six60: Till the Lights Go Out. The song was the most played track on New Zealand radio by a domestic artist in 2021.
Background and composition
The song was written and produced by the band members in collaboration with American music producers Jake One and Malay, and is a pop ballad that features elements of hip-hop.
Release and promotion
"Fade Away" was released as a single on 13 November 2020. The song's release coincided with the world premiere of band's documentary Six60: Till the Lights Go Out (2020). After the release of the track, the band performed Six60 Saturdays, a summer tour of New Zealand held across six dates in January and February 2021.
At the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards, "Fade Away" was recognised as the song most played on radio for the year.
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal.
Jacob Dutton – songwriting Marlon Gerbes – songwriting James Ho – production, songwriting Dave Kutch – mastering engineer Raul Lopez – mixer Paul Shelton – songwriting Six60 – performer Matiu Walters – songwriting
Charts
Chart (2020) Peakposition
Year-end charts
Chart (2021) Position New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 33
Certifications
References