Like Mary Warner
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"Like Mary Warner" is the fifth single
by Russia
n girl group
Serebro
, released on 24 August 2009 (see 2009 in music
). The song is notable for its homophonic
name as 'Mary Warner' can be interpreted as 'marijuana
', the direct Russian name given to the English version is titled "Как марихуана" (Kak marihuana; Like marijuana). It is the first single to feature lyrics by the group's latest member, Anastasia Karpova
, and the song was not included on Serebro's debut album Opiumroz
. The Russian version
, "Сладко" (Sladka; Sweet), topped the Russian Airplay Chart, becoming the band's fourth number one in Russia. Both versions of the song were composed by Maxim Fadeev
and the Russian version was written by band member Olga Seryabkina
. It is the only single from the band that was not released as a CD Single
.
(Released on their website)
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Serebro
Serebro
Serebro are a Russian trio, formed in Moscow, Russia in 2006. They are also famously known as the band who finished third in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki with the song "Song #1"...
, released on 24 August 2009 (see 2009 in music
2009 in music
The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
). The song is notable for its homophonic
Homophony
In music, homophony is a texture in which two or more parts move together in harmony, the relationship between them creating chords. This is distinct from polyphony, in which parts move with rhythmic independence, and monophony, in which all parts move in parallel rhythm and pitch. A homophonic...
name as 'Mary Warner' can be interpreted as 'marijuana
Cannabis (drug)
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among many other names, refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug or for medicinal purposes. The English term marijuana comes from the Mexican Spanish word marihuana...
', the direct Russian name given to the English version is titled "Как марихуана" (Kak marihuana; Like marijuana). It is the first single to feature lyrics by the group's latest member, Anastasia Karpova
Anastasia Karpova
Anastasia Karpova is a Russian singer, best known as a member of girl group Serebro. She became a Serebro member after Marina Lizorkina left the band in 2009.- Early life :Anastasia Karpova was born on 2 November 1984 in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia...
, and the song was not included on Serebro's debut album Opiumroz
Opiumroz
OpiumRoz is the debut studio album of Russian girlband Serebro. It was released 25 April 2009 by Moonlit Records in Russia, and 2 March 2010 by Symbolic Records. It was produced by Maxim Fadeev and some of Serebro themselves. The album originally had a projected release date of 17 October 2008 but...
. The Russian version
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
, "Сладко" (Sladka; Sweet), topped the Russian Airplay Chart, becoming the band's fourth number one in Russia. Both versions of the song were composed by Maxim Fadeev
Maxim Fadeev
Maxim "Max" Aleksandrovich Fadeev is a Russian singer-songwriter, composer and producer.-Early life and career:Maxim Fadeev was born on 6 May 1968 in Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, USSR. When he was a child, he attended a musical school in Kurgan, and learned how to play bass guitar...
and the Russian version was written by band member Olga Seryabkina
Olga Seryabkina
Olga Yurievna Seryabkina is a Russian singer–songwriter. She is famous for being a member of girl group Serebro, which won the third place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007.-Early life and career :...
. It is the only single from the band that was not released as a CD Single
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
.
Track listing
Digital Download(Released on their website)
- "Сладко (Pop Edit)" (Maxim Fadeev, Olga Seryabkina) — 03:56
- "Сладко (Andrei Harchenko RemixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
)" (Maxim Fadeev, Olga Seryabkina, Andrei Harchenko) — 04:00 - "Like Mary Warner" (Maxim Fadeev) — 03:56
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Moscow Airplay Chart | 1 |
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5 |
Personnel
- Anastasia KarpovaAnastasia KarpovaAnastasia Karpova is a Russian singer, best known as a member of girl group Serebro. She became a Serebro member after Marina Lizorkina left the band in 2009.- Early life :Anastasia Karpova was born on 2 November 1984 in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, Russia...
, Olya Seryabkina, Elena TemnikovaElena TemnikovaElena Vladimirovna Temnikova is a Russian singer. She came to prominence as a contestant in the talent show Star Factory and as one of the three members of the Russian girl group Serebro.-2003—2006: Star Factory and solo career:...
— vocals - Maxim FadeevMaxim FadeevMaxim "Max" Aleksandrovich Fadeev is a Russian singer-songwriter, composer and producer.-Early life and career:Maxim Fadeev was born on 6 May 1968 in Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, USSR. When he was a child, he attended a musical school in Kurgan, and learned how to play bass guitar...
— composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...