: Mike Scott of The Waterboys noted that Goulding changed a few lines in her version, such as "as long as your father told you" instead of the original "as long as you are". Original Artist The Waterboys (1990) Movie Soundtrack About Time (2013) UK Peak Position Certifications 2× Platinum (UK), Gold (US, AU, etc.) Charity Connection BBC Children in Need 2013
: Beyond peaking at #3 in the UK, it reached the top 10 in seven different charts and has been certified 2× Platinum in the United Kingdom. Ellie Goulding How Long mov
The official music video for her version—directed by Mike Sharpe—originally intercut footage of her on a beach with scenes from About Time to highlight the film's themes of enduring love and time travel. Key Facts and Achievements : Mike Scott of The Waterboys noted that
: Released on November 10, 2013, as the second single from her album Halcyon Days , it also served as the official song for the BBC’s 2013 Children in Need appeal. Key Facts and Achievements : Released on November
While Ellie Goulding's version is the lead single associated with the film, it is not actually featured within the movie itself. Instead, the film features a different cover by Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, and Ben Coleman. Goulding’s rendition was primarily used for the film’s promotional materials and the official soundtrack.
Ellie Goulding's cover of is a prominent track from the soundtrack of the 2013 romantic comedy-drama About Time , directed by Richard Curtis. Originally written by Mike Scott and performed by the folk rock band The Waterboys in 1990, Goulding’s version became a major commercial success, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Connection to "About Time"
: The song’s second music video features scenes from the short film Tom & Issy , starring Goulding herself and Dylan Edwards. It was also later featured in the 2017 film The Killing of a Sacred Deer .