"The Wolves" is the debut single by the English singer-songwriter

Ben Howard Benjamin John Howard (born 24 April 1987) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and composer. His self-released debut extended play (EP) ''Games in the Dark'' (2008) was followed by two more EPs, '' These Waters'' (2009) and '' Old Pine'' ...

, from his first studio album, ''

Every Kingdom ''Every Kingdom'' is the debut studio album by the English singer-songwriter Ben Howard. It was released in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2011 as a digital download, CD, LP, and 200-copy limited edition cassette by Island Records. It reached ...

''. The song was written by Howard and produced by Chris Bond. It is a re-recording of the original version found on the 2009 EP, ''

These Waters ''These Waters'' is an EP by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard. It was released on 7 July 2009 as a digital download and on CD, but is no longer available for purchase. The songs on the EP were written by Howard and produced by Dan Gautreau, ...

''. Released in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2011 as a digital download and on CD, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 97 and reached a peak chart position of number 70. The single's cover art was designed by Owen Tozer. The single was re-released on 23 February 2012 containing one extra version of the song. The song finds Howard using

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lyrics to lament about human nature.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "The Wolves" was released on

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on 22 June 2011 with a total length of three minutes and nineteen seconds. The video is also included on the deluxe edition of the studio album ''

''.Every Kingdom (Deluxe Edition)
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- iTunes Store

Track listing

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Release History

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wolves (Ben Howard song) 2009 songs 2011 debut singles Ben Howard songs Island Records singles Songs written by Ben Howard Songs based on fairy tales Songs about wolves