"Nothing Special" was first featured on illScarlett

IllScarlett

IllScarlett is a Canadian rock and reggae band.Their sound can be defined as pop infused rock reggae. They have made a name for themselves in the Canadian music scene and are making their name known throughout the United States and around the world...

's first studio album, Clearly in Another Fine Mess

Clearly in Another Fine Mess

Clearly in Another Fine Mess is the second album by illScarlett, it was released at their CD Release concert on February 4, 2006 at the sold out Opera House in Toronto. This album was released independently following the independent success of 2004 iLLP...

. It was re-released on the band's second album, All Day With It

All Day with It

Ultimate Collector's Edition Bonus Disc-Album:-Singles:-Art/Photography:*Adrian Forrow - Illustrations*John Wellman - Graphic Design*Richard Sibbald - Photography-Instruments:*Alex Norman - Guitar*Johnny Doherty - Bass*Swavek Piorkowski - Drums...

, as the first single from the album. The song got into heavy rotation at Toronto's 102.1 The Edge

CFNY-FM

CFNY-FM, promoted under the branding 102.1 The Edge, is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 102.1 FM. The station rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s due to its freestyle DJing format and unique choice to play alternative music...

, and Ottawa's Live 88.5, and has reached #1 on the 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:...

 Countdown

Countdown (MuchMusic TV series)

The MuchMusic Top 30 Countdown is a ninety-minute music video program block, that airs on Canadian music television station MuchMusic. Countdown is one of the oldest programs that continues to be aired on Much Music since its debut...

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Music video

The video was directed by Chris Sargent who has also directed videos for Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire was a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consisted of George Pettit , Dallas Green , Wade MacNeil , Chris Steele , and Jordan Hastings .They describe their music as "the sound of two Catholic high-school girls...

. It features the band inside a house doing various activities in sped-up motion, while Alex Norman's mouth moves at normal speed to sync up with the singing.

Charts

Chart	Position
Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...	87

Nomination

The song and band were nominated for a People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group

MuchMusic Video Award for Peoples Choice: Favourite Canadian Group

The Award for Peoples Choice: Favorite Canadian Group is an award presented at the MuchMusic Video Awards. It must be given to a Canadian duo or group.-Winners:...

 award at the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards

2008 MuchMusic Video Awards

The 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards were held in Toronto, Ontario at MuchMusic's headquarters on June 15, 2008 with the rain-soaked Red carpet arrivals that started at 8:00pm ET, but was slightly delayed by rainstorms that soaked the crowds and artists, the awards started at 9:00 and ended at 11:00...

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