Always (Switchfoot song)
Encyclopedia
"Always" is a song written and recorded by the alternative rock
band Switchfoot
. It was released in conjunction with "Mess of Me
" as one of two lead singles from their seventh studio album
, Hello Hurricane
. While "Mess of Me" was worked to modern and mainstream rock formats, "Always" was worked to Christian AC/CHR by the band's CCM distributor, Credential Recordings
/EMI CMG. It was also released as a single in Japan, while an accompanying music video was made available there.
For its radio release, the band reworked a new version of the song with an added interlude guitar solo part, and a shortened bridge. On September 28, Jon Foreman
announced via Twitter that he was "heading up with Tim to work with Rob Cavallo and Mike Elizondo on a song called 'Always' - excited to see where it heads!"
On October 28, the radio edited version was debuted on AOL radio.
On iTunes, an alternate acoustic version of the track is also available with purchase of Hello Hurricane.
on January 4, 2010.
.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
. It was released in conjunction with "Mess of Me
Mess of Me
"Mess of Me" is a song written and recorded by the alternative rock band Switchfoot and was the lead single off their seventh studio album, Hello Hurricane. It was shipped to Modern Rock/Alternative, Mainstream rock, and Active rock radio formats, while a music video was sent to all applicable...
" as one of two lead singles from their seventh studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, Hello Hurricane
Hello Hurricane
Hello Hurricane is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band Switchfoot. On February 13, 2011, the album won the award for Best Rock Gospel Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. It was co-produced by the band and Mike Elizondo, after initially self-producing their work, as well as test...
. While "Mess of Me" was worked to modern and mainstream rock formats, "Always" was worked to Christian AC/CHR by the band's CCM distributor, Credential Recordings
Credential Recordings
Credential Recordings is a Nashville-based record label, focusing generally on the pop rock genre. It began branching out when it agreed on a distribution agreement with Lowercase people records for Switchfoot singer Jon Foreman's solo EPs, which tend to be more folk-acoustic in style...
/EMI CMG. It was also released as a single in Japan, while an accompanying music video was made available there.
Song history
"Always" was first played live on September 10th, 2009, at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.For its radio release, the band reworked a new version of the song with an added interlude guitar solo part, and a shortened bridge. On September 28, Jon Foreman
Jon Foreman
Jonathan Mark Foreman is the lead singer, lead guitarist, main songwriter and co-founder of the alternative rock band Switchfoot. He started Switchfoot in 1996 with drummer Chad Butler and bassist Tim Foreman ....
announced via Twitter that he was "heading up with Tim to work with Rob Cavallo and Mike Elizondo on a song called 'Always' - excited to see where it heads!"
On October 28, the radio edited version was debuted on AOL radio.
On iTunes, an alternate acoustic version of the track is also available with purchase of Hello Hurricane.
Remix
"Always" has been remixed by Max Vangeli and AN21. It was released August 6, 2010 on Atlantic.Live performance
Switchfoot performed "Always" live on The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is a Peabody Award-winning American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson. Ferguson, the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise, follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup...
on January 4, 2010.
In popular culture
- The song was featured in a February 18, 2010 episode of Grey's AnatomyGrey's AnatomyGrey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
. - It was later featured in a scene during an episode of The HillsThe HillsThe Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
on June 1, 2010.
Chart positions
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Christian Songs | #16 |
| Christian AC | #29 |
| Christian CHR | #17 |
Awards
In 2010, the song was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards41st GMA Dove Awards
The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at the The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard....
.