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"Thinkin Bout You" is a song by American recording artist Frank Ocean, released as the lead single from his debut studio album ''Channel Orange'' (2012). The song was written by Ocean and produced by Shea Taylor. Originally to be featured on Bridget Kelly's debut album, Ocean released his original version of the track for free on his tumblr in 2011. In May 2012, the song was officially sent to radio and released on iTunes as a single by Ocean. Kelly would later release her own version of the track entitled "Thinking Bout Forever". Lyrically, the track is about a relationship just out of his reach and the turmoil that ensues. The track also explores feelings of regret and heartbreak. The song received highly positive reviews from music critics, who praised the atmospheric production, Ocean's falsetto and writing ability. Some critics noted the possible bisexual undertones featured on the track. In September 2012, the song peaked at position 32 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, 117 on the UK Singles Chart, and 13 on the Heatseekers Songs chart. In 2011, the song received a music video directed by visual art group High5Collective released on September 15. Ocean appears in the violent clip revolving around an inter-dimensional love story and zombies. Ocean performed the track during his seven-show tour through North America and Europe in November 2011, at the April 2012 Coachella Musical Festival, and his supporting tour for ''Channel Orange''. "Thinkin Bout You" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than one million units in the United States. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013 for Record of the Year. ==Background== In early 2011, Roc Nation recording artist Bridget Kelly and her production team had approached Ocean to write a song for her debut studio album.〔 The song in question eventually became "Thinking About You", which Kelly commented; “it’s sort of a vulnerable track and I wanted everyone to feel me on it.” On July 28, 2011, Ocean leaked his demo version of the song onto his tumblr account, with the title stylized as "Thinking Bout You".〔Fitzmaurice, Larry (2011-07-28). (Video: Frank Ocean: New Frank Ocean: Thinking About You ). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2011-11-123.〕 The song was then promptly taken down by Ocean.〔 Kelly, who had already performed an acoustic version of the song, retitled her version "Thinking About Forever" following the release of Ocean's version.〔 Kelly's version found its way onto her debut EP ''Every Girl'' (2011).〔 Kelly was ultimately fine with Ocean's decision, however she noted that she didn't like how most people thought Ocean's version was the original, and how people assumed her version was a cover version.〔 About the confusion of the track, Kelly stated Ocean later stated why he chose to release his own version of the song, stating that it was still extremely personal to him. On March 8, 2012, a re-mastered version of the song premiered on IHeartRadio, intended to be the lead single from Ocean's debut album.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Thinkin Bout You - Single by Frank Ocean - United States )〕 At a listening party in June 2012, it was confirmed that the track would appear on Ocean's ''Channel Orange'', which was released on July 17, 2012. The version of the track eventually featured on the album was remodified for a second time, this time to include additional strings and further remastered production.〔 It was released as a digital download on April 17, 2012.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You MP3 Music Download )〕 The song was subsequently released to mainstream radio in the United States on January 29, 2013. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thinkin Bout You」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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