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"
: 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. Ellie Goulding How Long mov
: 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 Ellie Goulding's cover of is a prominent track
: 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 . : Mike Scott of The Waterboys noted that