Like Whoa
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"Like Whoa" is a song by American pop duo Aly & AJ, written and recorded by the duo for their second studio album, Insomniatic
. It is the second and final single from the album, released in 2008. The single release in the UK was cancelled for unknown reasons. It was their final single to be released before changing their name to 78violet.
", were released to UK radio stations to promote Insomniatic, and "Like Whoa" later became the official next single. It was picked by a massive 95% of Disney voters.
"Like Whoa" is a song about the thrill feeling of being in a new relationship.
The album version of the song was used in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Minutemen
, and can also be heard playing during High School Musical 3: Senior Year
. The remix of the song was made digitally available on March 18, 2008 on iTunes, alongside an acoustic version and interview. Aside from the release on iTunes, the song has only been played on Radio Disney
stations throughout the United States
during January and February.
An acoustic version, performed on Radio Disney
, is available on the "Like Whoa" EP released in March 2008.
The song is also a playable track on Band Hero
.
"Like Whoa" is a playable track in The Smurfs Dance Party
.
Todd Sterling, from Wal-Mart
, praises the song: ""Like Whoa," a penetrating, bass driven cut compares the sensation of falling in love with a rollercoaster ride. The song, lathered in slippery keyboard effects and programmed drums, is a melodically layered chunk of pop candy."
Logan Leasure, from Jesus Freak Hideout
, named the song a "sure-to-be-hit" and describes it as "an upbeat, catchy song that gives a positive outlook on life."
, that the video for "Like Whoa" would be shot during the same week. The girls also stated that they shot the video with director Scott Speer
and that "it's very different from what we've already done". Pictures from the shoot of the music video had leaked onto the internet on December 15, 2007, showing them in four different sets, Aly jumping on the trampoline
, both of them on a sofa and similar scenes with microphone
s as in the music video of "Potential Breakup Song
" amongst others.
The video premiered on YouTube
on January 18, 2008. Disney Channel
first aired the music video with footage of the original movie, Minutemen
, on January 19, 2008 to promote the film. The video, without the footage from Minutemen and with new scenes, was released on January 31, 2008 on the Hollywood Records
YouTube
channel. When Aly & AJ were backstage at the Littlest Pet Shop event in 2008, a new version of the "Like Whoa" video, which combines scenes from both the previous two videos, as well as new scenes, premiered.
The video has been released to Canada
's MuchMusic
, Yahoo!
and it also has been shown on MTV Asia
, reaching #2 on the Chart Attack. To date, the video has garnered, on combined Hollywood Record's account and Aly & AJ's account, over 28 million views.
, reaching a peak position of number sixty-three (#63) on the Billboard
Hot 100
, enough to earn a Gold certification. The song also debuted at number sixty-six (#66) on the Canadian Hot 100, already peaking higher than preceding single "Potential Breakup Song" (at #72).
Upon release of the remix (single) version, the track re-entered the Hot 100 at #92 after falling off the week before its release.
Insomniatic
Insomniatic is the second studio album by American teen pop duo Aly & AJ. The album was released on July 10, 2007 in the United States, and was later released in the UK and Italy on October 22, 2007 with new cover art...
. It is the second and final single from the album, released in 2008. The single release in the UK was cancelled for unknown reasons. It was their final single to be released before changing their name to 78violet.
Song information and reception
The song, along with "Bullseye", "Silence", and "Potential Breakup SongPotential Breakup Song
"Potential Breakup Song" is a electropop song written by American teen pop duo Aly & AJ, and is the first single from their second studio album, Insomniatic . It was a very successful single in the summer and early fall of 2007, topping many video countdowns, and becoming Aly & AJ's most successful...
", were released to UK radio stations to promote Insomniatic, and "Like Whoa" later became the official next single. It was picked by a massive 95% of Disney voters.
"Like Whoa" is a song about the thrill feeling of being in a new relationship.
The album version of the song was used in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Minutemen
Minutemen (film)
Minutemen is a 2008 science-fiction Disney Channel Original Movie.The film was written by John Killoran and David Diamond and David Weissman and directed by Lev L. Spiro, who received a Director's Guild nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programs for it...
, and can also be heard playing during High School Musical 3: Senior Year
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
High School Musical 3: Senior Year is a 2008 American romantic musical film and the third and final installment in the High School Musical trilogy. Its theatrical release in the United States began on October 24, 2008...
. The remix of the song was made digitally available on March 18, 2008 on iTunes, alongside an acoustic version and interview. Aside from the release on iTunes, the song has only been played on Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
stations throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
during January and February.
An acoustic version, performed on Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
, is available on the "Like Whoa" EP released in March 2008.
The song is also a playable track on Band Hero
Band Hero
Band Hero is a spinoff video game as part of the Guitar Hero series of music video games, released by Activision on November 3, 2009, for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS consoles...
.
"Like Whoa" is a playable track in The Smurfs Dance Party
The Smurfs Dance Party
The Smurfs Dance Party is a dance game developed and published by Ubisoft, exclusively for the Wii. The game was released on July 19, 2011...
.
Critical reception
The song mainly got positive comments on album reviews. UMusic describes the song: "Like Whoa" starts with soft cooing and transitions into a high energy danceable chorus."Todd Sterling, from Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
, praises the song: ""Like Whoa," a penetrating, bass driven cut compares the sensation of falling in love with a rollercoaster ride. The song, lathered in slippery keyboard effects and programmed drums, is a melodically layered chunk of pop candy."
Logan Leasure, from Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout
Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website. The website specializes in reviewing, previewing, and selling Christian albums. The website is known for its album reviews, independent music, artist interviews, concert dates and ministry through devotionals and prayer...
, named the song a "sure-to-be-hit" and describes it as "an upbeat, catchy song that gives a positive outlook on life."
Track listings and formats
- iTunesITunes StoreThe iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
EP
Music video
On December 3, 2007, Aly & AJ announced, via a blog on their MySpaceMySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
, that the video for "Like Whoa" would be shot during the same week. The girls also stated that they shot the video with director Scott Speer
Scott Speer
Scott Speer is an American music video director born in San Diego, California.-Career:At age 23 he was signed with HSI Productions, and in 2006 Speer received the MVPA Award for Directorial Debut of the Year for the music video of "Stars" by Switchfoot.In 2007 he won his first MTV Video Music...
and that "it's very different from what we've already done". Pictures from the shoot of the music video had leaked onto the internet on December 15, 2007, showing them in four different sets, Aly jumping on the trampoline
Trampoline
A trampoline is a device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs. People bounce on trampolines for recreational and competitive purposes....
, both of them on a sofa and similar scenes with microphone
Microphone
A microphone is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal. In 1877, Emile Berliner invented the first microphone used as a telephone voice transmitter...
s as in the music video of "Potential Breakup Song
Potential Breakup Song
"Potential Breakup Song" is a electropop song written by American teen pop duo Aly & AJ, and is the first single from their second studio album, Insomniatic . It was a very successful single in the summer and early fall of 2007, topping many video countdowns, and becoming Aly & AJ's most successful...
" amongst others.
The video premiered on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
on January 18, 2008. Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
first aired the music video with footage of the original movie, Minutemen
Minutemen (film)
Minutemen is a 2008 science-fiction Disney Channel Original Movie.The film was written by John Killoran and David Diamond and David Weissman and directed by Lev L. Spiro, who received a Director's Guild nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programs for it...
, on January 19, 2008 to promote the film. The video, without the footage from Minutemen and with new scenes, was released on January 31, 2008 on the Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel. When Aly & AJ were backstage at the Littlest Pet Shop event in 2008, a new version of the "Like Whoa" video, which combines scenes from both the previous two videos, as well as new scenes, premiered.
The video has been released to Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
, Yahoo!
Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is an American multinational internet corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The company is perhaps best known for its web portal, search engine , Yahoo! Directory, Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Groups, Yahoo! Answers, advertising, online mapping ,...
and it also has been shown on MTV Asia
MTV Southeast Asia
MTV Southeast Asia is a 24-hour music/entertainment television network, owned by MTV Networks Asia Pacific, a division of Viacom. The channel is shown in the Southeast Asia region including Singapore , Malaysia , Hong Kong , Indonesia , Thailand , Vietnam , Philippines MTV Southeast Asia is a...
, reaching #2 on the Chart Attack. To date, the video has garnered, on combined Hollywood Record's account and Aly & AJ's account, over 28 million views.
Chart performance
As of February 27, 2008, the album version has logged over 558,084 digital downloads in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, reaching a peak position of number sixty-three (#63) on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
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...
, enough to earn a Gold certification. The song also debuted at number sixty-six (#66) on the Canadian Hot 100, already peaking higher than preceding single "Potential Breakup Song" (at #72).
Upon release of the remix (single) version, the track re-entered the Hot 100 at #92 after falling off the week before its release.
Charts
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company 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 ... ) |
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