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"Space Man" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, released as a single on 22 February 2022 through Parlophone Records. It represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, after being internally selected through TaP Music and the BBC, the British broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest. Co-written by Ryder, Amy Wadge and Max Wolfgang, it appears on Ryder's debut studio album There's Nothing but Space, Man!, which was released on 9 December 2022.
"Space Man" received positive reviews from critics, who praised Ryder's vocals, and they additionally commended his positive attitude and desire to see change how the British public and press view the Eurovision Song Contest. Described as an uplifting pop track, it became a fan favourite to win the contest. Ryder embarked on a promotional tour for the song, including giving televised performances at Capital's Summertime Ball and at the Platinum Party at the Palace.
At the contest in Italy, Ryder finished in second place with 466 points, becoming the highest scoring UK Eurovision entrant and winning the jury vote with 283 points, and scoring the third highest jury votes by a contestant. He gave the UK their best result since 1998 and its first top three result since 2002. "Space Man" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the highest-charting UK Eurovision entry since Gina G's "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" in 1996. It has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
"Space Man" was released on 22 February 2022 onto all streaming platforms. Ryder was announced as the UK's Eurovision entry on March 10, 2022, by Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1, with the song being previously featured on ‘Tune of the Week’. The music video premiered onto the Eurovision Song Contest's official YouTube channel on the same day and was filmed in Budapest, Hungary. It was included on the 2022 edition of Now That's What I Call Music!. It appears on Ryder's debut studio album There's Nothing but Space, Man!.
On 18 May, Ryder released a Eurovision guitar solo version after his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. On 1 June, limited signed Platinum Jubilee editions were released on 7 June. On 23 March 2023, Ryder's jumpsuit that he had worn at the Eurovision final was displayed in Liverpool, ahead of the city hosting the contest in May.
"Space Man" was co-written and composed by Sam Ryder, Grammy nominated winning singer-songwriter Amy Wadge, and Max Wolfgang. It was recorded at Cube Recording Studios in Cornwall, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in London. It was also produced by Canadian record producer Koz. "Space Man" is a pop track, showing 70s pop influences like Elton John and Queen, and runs for a total of 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
"Space Man" was met with universal acclaim, and became a fan favourite to win the contest. The Evening Standard described the song as "a solidly written pop song; whether it'll win over our European cousins remains to be seen." James Hall in The Daily Telegraph stated "Ryder represents our greatest hope of rising from the Eurovision ashes for years. [...] Not only can he sing, but he can perform too thanks to his time on the metal circuit and in Nashville. He has charisma. [...] Picking him is a clever move." Simon Duke in the Chronicle Live stated "Following his first rehearsal in Turin, Italy, he has been declared as the UK's best Eurovision hope in years". El Hunt for magazine Bustle described "Space Man" thus: "Covered with galactic sliding guitars and more than a hint of Elton John, the song imagines floating in space as a lonely, isolated astronaut with the longing to be grounded back down to earth again. And fair play, it's not too bad." Caroline Frost in The Spectator said "Listen to this year's entry, and you will hear hints of Sir Elton's 'Rocket Man' and 'Tiny Dancer'. At last we’re taking it seriously, and we're channelling the best of British pop music, one of our greatest soft powers. But this year, for the first in decades, we can at least say we tried. And everyone loves a trier."
George Griffiths from The Official Charts Company said "'Space Man' is one of the most exciting entries the UK has sent in recent memory. [...Ryder's] entry, is a scatter-shot pop banger, with an electrifying chorus that does seem at points like it's lifting up into the atmosphere. One thing is certain the UK are taking Eurovision seriously this year." Angelica Frey in The Guardian stated "'Space Man' has filching celestial vibes from Elton John’s 'Rocket Man', to the Beatles’ 'Across the Universe' and R.E.M.'s 'Man on the Moon'. His strident chorus notes really hit you between the eyes but 'Space Man' is our best entry for many years." William Lee Adams from Vice and Wiwibloggs described his entry as a "emotive ballad with his voice gliding across varied terrain, from deep to gritty to a glorious falsetto. I still can’t help but root for Sam." Nick Reilly for Rolling Stone UK stated: "Ryder is the UK’s brightest Eurovision hope we've had in years and is the strongest song that we have sent in a decade. A good song is nothing without a great singer, and Ryder’s impressive vocal range proves that he’s a huge talent in his own right. His entry allows those vocals to soar once more. Anchored by a soaring, stadium-sized chorus that is bound to grab the hearts of the continent." Rachel Aroesti for The Guardian stated: "the song is a rollicking power ballad about loneliness that recalls classic British pop such as Elton John’s 'Rocket Man', Bowie’s 'Starman', and Queen. Co-written with Ed Sheeran collaborator Amy Wadge, it is slick, dramatic and formidably catchy, and it’s not hard to see why Ryder is our best bet in ages."
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"Space Man" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, released as a single on 22 February 2022 through Parlophone Records. It represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, after being internally selected through TaP Music and the BBC, the British broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest. Co-written by Ryder, Amy Wadge and Max Wolfgang, it appears on Ryder's debut studio album There's Nothing but Space, Man!, which was released on 9 December 2022.
"Space Man" received positive reviews from critics, who praised Ryder's vocals, and they additionally commended his positive attitude and desire to see change how the British public and press view the Eurovision Song Contest. Described as an uplifting pop track, it became a fan favourite to win the contest. Ryder embarked on a promotional tour for the song, including giving televised performances at Capital's Summertime Ball and at the Platinum Party at the Palace.
At the contest in Italy, Ryder finished in second place with 466 points, becoming the highest scoring UK Eurovision entrant and winning the jury vote with 283 points, and scoring the third highest jury votes by a contestant. He gave the UK their best result since 1998 and its first top three result since 2002. "Space Man" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the highest-charting UK Eurovision entry since Gina G's "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" in 1996. It has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
"Space Man" was released on 22 February 2022 onto all streaming platforms. Ryder was announced as the UK's Eurovision entry on March 10, 2022, by Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1, with the song being previously featured on ‘Tune of the Week’. The music video premiered onto the Eurovision Song Contest's official YouTube channel on the same day and was filmed in Budapest, Hungary. It was included on the 2022 edition of Now That's What I Call Music!. It appears on Ryder's debut studio album There's Nothing but Space, Man!.
On 18 May, Ryder released a Eurovision guitar solo version after his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. On 1 June, limited signed Platinum Jubilee editions were released on 7 June. On 23 March 2023, Ryder's jumpsuit that he had worn at the Eurovision final was displayed in Liverpool, ahead of the city hosting the contest in May.
"Space Man" was co-written and composed by Sam Ryder, Grammy nominated winning singer-songwriter Amy Wadge, and Max Wolfgang. It was recorded at Cube Recording Studios in Cornwall, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in London. It was also produced by Canadian record producer Koz. "Space Man" is a pop track, showing 70s pop influences like Elton John and Queen, and runs for a total of 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
"Space Man" was met with universal acclaim, and became a fan favourite to win the contest. The Evening Standard described the song as "a solidly written pop song; whether it'll win over our European cousins remains to be seen." James Hall in The Daily Telegraph stated "Ryder represents our greatest hope of rising from the Eurovision ashes for years. [...] Not only can he sing, but he can perform too thanks to his time on the metal circuit and in Nashville. He has charisma. [...] Picking him is a clever move." Simon Duke in the Chronicle Live stated "Following his first rehearsal in Turin, Italy, he has been declared as the UK's best Eurovision hope in years". El Hunt for magazine Bustle described "Space Man" thus: "Covered with galactic sliding guitars and more than a hint of Elton John, the song imagines floating in space as a lonely, isolated astronaut with the longing to be grounded back down to earth again. And fair play, it's not too bad." Caroline Frost in The Spectator said "Listen to this year's entry, and you will hear hints of Sir Elton's 'Rocket Man' and 'Tiny Dancer'. At last we’re taking it seriously, and we're channelling the best of British pop music, one of our greatest soft powers. But this year, for the first in decades, we can at least say we tried. And everyone loves a trier."
George Griffiths from The Official Charts Company said "'Space Man' is one of the most exciting entries the UK has sent in recent memory. [...Ryder's] entry, is a scatter-shot pop banger, with an electrifying chorus that does seem at points like it's lifting up into the atmosphere. One thing is certain the UK are taking Eurovision seriously this year." Angelica Frey in The Guardian stated "'Space Man' has filching celestial vibes from Elton John’s 'Rocket Man', to the Beatles’ 'Across the Universe' and R.E.M.'s 'Man on the Moon'. His strident chorus notes really hit you between the eyes but 'Space Man' is our best entry for many years." William Lee Adams from Vice and Wiwibloggs described his entry as a "emotive ballad with his voice gliding across varied terrain, from deep to gritty to a glorious falsetto. I still can’t help but root for Sam." Nick Reilly for Rolling Stone UK stated: "Ryder is the UK’s brightest Eurovision hope we've had in years and is the strongest song that we have sent in a decade. A good song is nothing without a great singer, and Ryder’s impressive vocal range proves that he’s a huge talent in his own right. His entry allows those vocals to soar once more. Anchored by a soaring, stadium-sized chorus that is bound to grab the hearts of the continent." Rachel Aroesti for The Guardian stated: "the song is a rollicking power ballad about loneliness that recalls classic British pop such as Elton John’s 'Rocket Man', Bowie’s 'Starman', and Queen. Co-written with Ed Sheeran collaborator Amy Wadge, it is slick, dramatic and formidably catchy, and it’s not hard to see why Ryder is our best bet in ages."