Swedish House Mafia ‘Don’t You Worry Child’ Turns 12 Years Old

Swedish House Mafia timeless hit Don’t worry, child‘ celebrates its 12th anniversary as a dancefloor staple and a monumental hit. Released in 2012, the song became the supergroup’s final single before their brief disbandment in early 2013. Featured on their compilation album So farmarked the end of an era with a powerful vocal performance from the Swedish singer Jan Martin.

From studio to stardom

The song’s beginnings are as compelling as its success. In May 2010, Jan Martin And Michel Zitron the chorus of the song, inspired by Zitron’s personal experiences. Zitron’s reflections on his turbulent family life in Stockholm formed the poignant lyrics of the song. The pre-chorus, which captures the essence of young love, came from the songwriters’ own memories. The demo was originally intended for another project, but was eventually moved to Sebastian Ingrosso by Swedish House Mafia in December 2010.

In January 2011, after receiving the demo, Ingrosso shared it with Ax And Steve Angello in Los Angeles. The emotional response of Ax was so intense that it convinced the group to include the song in their repertoire. Despite a lengthy production process marked by personal tensions, the group premiered “Don’t worry, child” during their Future Music Festival tour in Australia. The song’s live debut took place during their concert in Milton Keynes Bowlfollowed by his radio debut on Piet Tong‘s BBC Radio 1 show on August 10, 2012.

“Don’t worry, child” climbed the charts quickly. It debuted at number one in the UK with 135,000 copies sold in its first week and remained a bestseller throughout 2012. In the US, the song reached number 6 on the Billboard Top 100becoming Swedish House Mafia‘s only top ten hit. It has sold over 3 million copies in the US and over 5.5 million copies worldwide.

The song’s video, filmed during their final UK performance in Milton Keyneshas become the most viewed video for Swedish House Mafia on YouTubewith an impressive 1 billion views as of August 19, 2024. This milestone highlights the lasting legacy of “Don’t worry, child” and its impact on the dance music landscape.