Anything (3T song)
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"Anything" is the name of a song composed and recorded by 3T
, co-written by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen (none-credited). The song "Anything" was indirectly presented to 3T's thru Quincy Jones
, after Quincy Jones met Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen briefly at the "Bowery Bar " New York 1994, where Mintman gave Quincy Jones his demo tape. It was their first released single, and was extracted from their first album Brotherhood
. This single received a Gold Certification on January 26, 1996. It reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart
as it was unable to breach the five-week reign at number one of "Spaceman
" by Babylon Zoo
, and #15 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
. The song was the 18th biggest selling boyband single of the 90's in the UK selling 480,000 copies.
CD maxi
12" maxi
3T
3T is an American R&B / Pop music group featuring the three sons of Tito Jackson and Delores "Dee Dee" Jackson. The band members include, from eldest, Tariano Adaryll Jackson II , Taryll Adren Jackson and Tito Joseph Jackson .-Career:3T released their debut album Brotherhood in 1995...
, co-written by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen (none-credited). The song "Anything" was indirectly presented to 3T's thru Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Quincy Delightt Jones, Jr. is an American record producer and musician. A conductor, musical arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter. His career spans five decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend...
, after Quincy Jones met Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen briefly at the "Bowery Bar " New York 1994, where Mintman gave Quincy Jones his demo tape. It was their first released single, and was extracted from their first album Brotherhood
Brotherhood (3T album)
Brotherhood is the first studio album released by group 3T. Produced by their uncle Michael Jackson and Kenneth Komisar, the album was released on Jackson's record label, MJJ Music. It has reportedly sold around six million copies worldwide...
. This single received a Gold Certification on January 26, 1996. It reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
as it was unable to breach the five-week reign at number one of "Spaceman
Spaceman (song)
"Spaceman" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jas Mann, of Babylon Zoo. Known for its heavily distorted guitars and metallic, robotic-sounding vocals, it went straight to Number 1 on the UK singles chart on 21 January 1996, selling 418,000 copies in the first week of release...
" by Babylon Zoo
Babylon Zoo
Babylon Zoo were a British rock band of the mid-1990s from Wolverhampton, England, fronted by Jas Mann. They were best known for the song "Spaceman", which on its release on 21 January 1996, went straight to #1 on the UK Singles Chart, selling 418,000 copies in the first week of...
, and #15 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. The song was the 18th biggest selling boyband single of the 90's in the UK selling 480,000 copies.
Music video
The video features 3T pleading to a girl that they will do anything for her because they want toTrack listings
CD single- "Anything" (Single Edit With Acappella Intro) – 4:24
- "What Will It Take" – 5:16
CD maxi
- "Anything" (Single Edit With Acappella Intro) – 4:24
- "Anything" (Cool Out Urban Mix) – 4:00
- "Anything" (2B3 Street Level Mix) – 4:32
- "Anything" (2B3 Instrumental Mix) – 4:33
- "Anything" (Misty Funk Mix) – 4:22
- "Anything" (Cory's R&B Smooth Mix) – 3:50
12" maxi
- "Anything" (2B3 Street Level Mix) – 4:32
- "Anything" (2B3 Instrumental Mix) – 4:33
- "Anything" (Single Edit With Acappella Intro) – 4:24
- "Anything" (Misty Funk Mix) – 4:22
- "Anything" (Cool Out Urban Mix) – 4:00
- "Anything" (Cory's R&B Smooth Mix) – 3:50
Official versions
- "Anything" (Album Version) - 5:21
- "Anything" (Single Edit With Acappella Intro) – 4:24
- "Anything" (Acoustic Version) - 4:02
- "Anything" (Cool Out Urban Mix) – 4:00
- "Anything" (Cory's R&B Smooth Mix) – 3:50
- "Anything" (Misty Funk Mix) – 4:22
- "Anything" (2B3 Street Level Mix) – 4:32
- "Anything" (2B3 Instrumental Mix) – 4:33
- "Anything" (The 3T & D.T. Remix) - 4:49
- "Anything" (Spanish Version) - 4:34
Peak positions
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australian ARIA Single Chart | 5 |
Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 13 |
Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 9 |
Dutch Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
5 |
French SNEP Chart | 6 |
German Singles Chart | 12 |
Irish Singles Chart | 2 |
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 4 |
Norwegian Singles Chart | 3 |
Swedish Singles Chart | 2 |
Swiss Singles Chart | 8 |
UK Singles Chart | 2 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
15 |
U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream | 18 |
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 7 |
End of year charts
End of year chart (1996) | Position |
---|---|
Australian Singles Chart | 31 |
Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 46 |
Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 25 |
Dutch Top 40 | 11 |
French Singles Chart | 38 |
Swiss Singles Chart | 21 |
UK Singles Chart | 20 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 43 |
Certifications
Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
---|---|---|---|
France | Silver | February 8, 1996 | 250,000 |
Norway | Gold | 1996 | 5,000 |
U.S. | Gold | January 26, 1996 | 500,000 |