"Glitterball" is a song by British

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. It features vocals from British singer and songwriter

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. The song was released as a

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in the

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on 24 July 2015 and is the fifth single from their debut studio album ''

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'' (2015). The single peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. It was at number 78 on the year-end chart in the UK for 2015.

Music video

The music video for Glitterball was filmed on location in

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. It features Henderson and both members of Sigma.

Track listing

*Digital download #"Glitterball" – 3:46 *Digital download – remixes #"Glitterball" – 3:59 #"Glitterball" – 3:44 #"Glitterball" – 2:56 #"Glitterball" – 4:42 #"Glitterball" – 3:18 #"Glitterball" – 3:36 #"Glitterball" – 3:44 #"Glitterball" – 4:39

Critical reception

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described it as a "euphoric ... hands-in-the-air anthem".

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

{{authority control 2015 songs 2015 singles Sigma songs Ella Henderson songs Songs written by Wayne Hector Songs written by Jim Eliot Songs written by Mima Stilwell All Around the World Productions singles Number-one singles in Scotland