The 18-month-old track is a surprise hit thanks to its use in a preview for Ben Stiller’s upcoming film.
The song’s presence prompted alternative KROQ Los Angeles to give the song 17 spins between Aug. 26 and Sept. 1, according to Nielsen BDS. Republic is exploring a potential radio campaign. The track has been posted on SoundCloud with a tag for the Walter Mitty soundtrack.
The five most popular versions of the trailer uploaded to YouTube have been viewed more than 4.4 million times as of Monday.
“There’s a great feeling of momentum,” says Republic executive VP Charlie Walk. “Come November and December, that’s a big song helping set them up [for their next album] and the soundtrack. [The trailer] is one of the great music videos.”
Universal Music Group’s Republic will release the soundtrack around the time the film opens on Dec. 25.
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