Faded (soulDecision song)
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"Faded" is a pop song and international debut single by Canadian boy band
soulDecision
. It incorporates soul, 1980s pop music
and hip hop
. The song was written by lead singer Trevor Guthrie
, who described the song as "being intoxicated and letting one's object of affection know how you feel." The song was very successful, reaching #1 in Canada and being nominated for song of the year at 2001 Juno Awards
.
.
in an apartment building having various rooms. One room was a house party, another of the band performing in an all white room, and another of the band singing together. The video was released in 1999 in Canada and then internationally in 2000. The video reached the #4 spot on MTV
's TRL
and #5 on MuchMusic Countdown.
Canada Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/soulDecision-Faded/release/499021
Canada Vinyl, 12", Promo http://www.discogs.com/soulDecision-Faded/release/1643718
"22 Green" and "Morning Sun Dubly" remixes were reproduced and mixed by Mark Ryan
.
as well, peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100
. The single was the biggest hit internationally for soulDecision
's and the biggest hit of the band's lifespan.
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
soulDecision
SoulDecision
soulDecision is a Canadian pop group active from 1993 to 2005, best known for their hit single "Faded".-Career:The group was formed in Vancouver under the original name Indecision by singers Trevor Guthrie and David Bowman, and keyboard player Ken Lewko, who were studying music together at Capilano...
. It incorporates soul, 1980s pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
. The song was written by lead singer Trevor Guthrie
Trevor Guthrie
Trevor Guthrie is the former lead singer of the now defunct pop group soulDecision and is now a solo artist.- Early years :...
, who described the song as "being intoxicated and letting one's object of affection know how you feel." The song was very successful, reaching #1 in Canada and being nominated for song of the year at 2001 Juno Awards
Juno Awards of 2001
The Juno Awards of 2001 were held in Hamilton, Ontario Canada during the weekend of 3-4 March 2001.The primary ceremonies were hosted by Rick Mercer at Copps Coliseum on 4 March 2001 and broadcast on CBC Television...
.
Versions
The song has three versions: one with the beginning lyrics "When I get you all alone, I'm gonna take off all your clothes"; an edited version with "When I get you all alone, I'm gonna move in nice and close"; and a third version featuring a verse by rapper ThrustThrust (rapper)
Chris France , better known by his stage name Thrust, is a Canadian rapper from Toronto, Ontario. He is most known for his appearance on the Rascalz' 1998 single "Northern Touch" which also features Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, and Checkmate...
.
Music video
The video was shot in VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
in an apartment building having various rooms. One room was a house party, another of the band performing in an all white room, and another of the band singing together. The video was released in 1999 in Canada and then internationally in 2000. The video reached the #4 spot on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's TRL
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
and #5 on MuchMusic Countdown.
Track listing
US Single http://www.discogs.com/soulDecision-Faded/release/1598123- Faded (Radio Version) 3:28
- Faded (22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit) 3:29
Canada Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/soulDecision-Faded/release/499021
- Faded (Radio Version) 3:28 Rap [Featuring] - Thrust
- Faded (Album Version) 3:29
- Faded (22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit) 3:29
Canada Vinyl, 12", Promo http://www.discogs.com/soulDecision-Faded/release/1643718
- A1 Faded (Album Version] 3:29
- A2 Faded (Morning Sun Dubly) 7:15
- B1 Faded (22 Green Club Mix) 9:05
- B2 Faded (22 Green Club Mix Radio Edit) 3:29
"22 Green" and "Morning Sun Dubly" remixes were reproduced and mixed by Mark Ryan
H.A. Der-Hovagimian
H.A. Der-Hovagimian born in Toronto, Canada, is a Canadian-Armenian music composer, songwriter and producer.He signed his first recording contract with the newly found Hi-Bias Records imprint at the age of 17...
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Chart performance
The single proved successful in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as well, peaking at #22 on the 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 single was the biggest hit internationally for soulDecision
SoulDecision
soulDecision is a Canadian pop group active from 1993 to 2005, best known for their hit single "Faded".-Career:The group was formed in Vancouver under the original name Indecision by singers Trevor Guthrie and David Bowman, and keyboard player Ken Lewko, who were studying music together at Capilano...
's and the biggest hit of the band's lifespan.
| End of year chart (2000) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 66 |