How London Used To Be

How London Used To Be is a song by British recording artist Jack Stevens and was released as the fourth single from his album Close Encounters.

Background
'How London Used To Be' was written by Shell Ruin and produced by Knobfeelers. The song is notable for showcasing a different sound for Jack, relying on live instrumentation rather than his trademark electropop sound. The song was signalled as an album stand out by critics but received a mixed reception from fans. The track was officially announced as the final single from Close Encounters on March 23, 2021.

Music Video
An accompanying music video for the single was filmed in March 2021 and premiered through Jack's official YouTube channel on April 15, 2021. Directed by Sophie Muller, the video used state of the art CGI technology to insert Jack into his old videos and have him interacting with his old self.

Reception
The video was a big success with fans who loved the nostalgia of using old video footage in a new way. The video was the top of the YouTube trending charts for it's first few days on the website.

Digital

 * 1) How London Used To Be (Knobfeelers Clapham Your Cheeks Mix)
 * 2) How London Used To Be (Indigo 'Off' Peak Underground Ride)
 * 3) How London Used To Be (Shell Ruin Alternative Mix)
 * 4) How London Used To Be

7" Vinyl

 * 1) How London Used To Be
 * 2) How London Used To Be (Knobfeelers Clapham Your Cheeks Mix)

Chart Performance
‘How London Used To Be’ peaked at number one on the official Urapopstar singles chart, with sales of 130,392 copies in it's first week on sale. The single has been certified Platinum for sales of 603,337 copies.