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"Untouched" is a song by Australian recording group The Veronicas, which is featured on their second studio album ''Hook Me Up'' (2007). The song was written by Jessica and Lisa Origliasso, and Toby Gad and was produced by Gad as well. It was released as the second single from the band's album in Australia on 10 December 2007, and the first single in the UK and US. "Untouched" received generally positive reviews from music critics, which applauded the departure from their previous music, with some highlighting it as the album's standout track and comparing it to the work of Pink and Avril Lavigne. The song was commercially successful worldwide, as the song reached number seventeen on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming the group's only top twenty there and was known as their breakthrough single. The song also peaked at number eight in the UK, number two in their native Australia, number nine in New Zealand and at number one in Ireland. The song was certificated platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over one million shipments there. An accompanying music video was released for the single, directed by Anthony Rose, where it was shot in Sydney, Australia. The video starts with a lot of pictures in the hallway. The video received generally positive reviews, having over 25 million hits on YouTube, remaining the group's highest viewing video. The song was featured in ''90210'' and then in ''Hellcats'' and also on EA Sports FIFA 09. The song has also been nominated for different awards, being nominated for Highest Selling Single at the ARIA Music Awards and nominated for Favorite Song at the Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards. ==Background and composition== "Untouched" was written by The Veronicas twins Jessica Origliasso, Lisa Origliasso and Toby Gad, with Gad also producing the track. Writing and recording of the song took place at Jessica and Lisa's home in Los Angeles, California The song relates to Jessica and Lisa's feelings of separation from loved ones. In an interview with Rachel Jones of Female First, Lisa explained the theme of "Untouched": "It's about not physically being able to touch someone or be with them but kind of needing that person". "Untouched" is an electropop song set in common time with an energy-filled fast tempo of 176 beats per minute. The song is written in the key of F-sharp minor.〔 The song begins with strings, which are sometimes performed by a real string section in live performances, followed by guitars and synthesized drums. Lisa and Jess's vocal ranges span from A3-E5.〔 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「Untouched (song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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