Reminiscing
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"Reminiscing" is a 1978 song written by Graeham Goble
, and performed by Australian rock music group Little River Band
. It remains their greatest success in the United States
, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart that same year. The song is about a couple reminiscing about the past, with certain music (such as Glenn Miller
or Cole Porter
tunes) reminding them of certain memories. Barry Manilow
covered the song for his 1996 album Summer of '78
. Fellow Australian band Madison Avenue
, covered the song. The single was released during 2001 and certified Gold by ARIA
.
The original Little River Band song was used for the 2010 film The Other Guys
starring Will Ferrell
and Mark Wahlberg
.
k.d. lang
recorded the song for the Australian version of her album Sing It Loud
.
Biz Markie
sampled the song for his song "Throwback" on the album Weekend Warrior
.
later covered the song during 2001. Their version became a top ten success in their home country.
The song was also used in the movie "Date Night" and was played in the background during the Las Vegas scene of "Knocked Up". An instrumental of the song is played during the "Strike Out" episode of the sitcom "King Of Queens".
Graeham Goble
Graeham George Goble is a musician, singer/songwriter and record producer, best known as a founding member of rock performers Little River Band ....
, and performed by Australian rock music group Little River Band
Little River Band
Little River Band is an Australian rock band, formed in Melbourne in early 1975.The group chose the name after passing a road sign leading to the Victorian township of Little River, near Geelong, on the way to a performance. Little River Band enjoyed sustained commercial success in not only...
. It remains their greatest success in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, peaking at #3 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...
chart that same year. The song is about a couple reminiscing about the past, with certain music (such as Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller
Alton Glenn Miller was an American jazz musician , arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known "Big Bands"...
or Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre...
tunes) reminding them of certain memories. Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana ."...
covered the song for his 1996 album Summer of '78
Summer of '78
Summer of '78 is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1996. The album was a collections of popular songs mostly from the 1970s, and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.- Track listing :#"Summer Of '78" - 1:48...
. Fellow Australian band Madison Avenue
Madison Avenue (band)
Madison Avenue was an Australian house music duo consisting of writer-producer Andy Van Dorsselaer and singer-lyricist Cheyne Coates. Madison Avenue is best known for the song "Don't Call Me Baby", which peaked at number two on the Australian singles charts in 1999.- History :Before joining Madison...
, covered the song. The single was released during 2001 and certified Gold by ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
.
The original Little River Band song was used for the 2010 film The Other Guys
The Other Guys
The Other Guys is a 2010 American action comedy film directed and co-written by Adam McKay, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, and featuring Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes, Steve Coogan, and Ray Stevenson...
starring Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
John William "Will" Ferrell is an American comedian, impressionist, actor, and writer. Ferrell first established himself in the late 1990s as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, and has subsequently starred in the comedy films Old School, Elf, Anchorman, Talladega...
and Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg is an American actor, film and television producer, and former rapper. He was known as Marky Mark in his earlier years, and became famous for his 1991 debut as a musician with the band Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. He was named No. 1 on VH1's 40 Hottest Hotties of...
.
k.d. lang
K.D. Lang
Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
recorded the song for the Australian version of her album Sing It Loud
Sing It Loud (album)
Sing It Loud is the thirteenth studio album by k.d. lang and was released on . It is her first collection of original material since 2008's Watershed.-Track listing:All songs written by k.d...
.
Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
sampled the song for his song "Throwback" on the album Weekend Warrior
Weekend Warrior (album)
Weekend Warrior is the fifth and latest studio album by the American recording artist Biz Markie, released in November 18, 2003, on Tommy Boy Entertainment, ten years after his last release, his 1993 album, All Samples Cleared! Production was handled by Cool V, DJ Mark the 45 King, and Biz Markie...
.
Charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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... |
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Madison Avenue version
Australian band Madison AvenueMadison Avenue (band)
Madison Avenue was an Australian house music duo consisting of writer-producer Andy Van Dorsselaer and singer-lyricist Cheyne Coates. Madison Avenue is best known for the song "Don't Call Me Baby", which peaked at number two on the Australian singles charts in 1999.- History :Before joining Madison...
later covered the song during 2001. Their version became a top ten success in their home country.
Formats and track listings
CD single- "Reminiscing" (Da Classic Remix Edit)
- "Reminiscing" (Original Mix)
- "Everything You Need" (Olav Basoski Remix)
- "Reminiscing" (Da Classic Remix)
- "It's Alright" (Album Mix)
The song was also used in the movie "Date Night" and was played in the background during the Las Vegas scene of "Knocked Up". An instrumental of the song is played during the "Strike Out" episode of the sitcom "King Of Queens".
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA End of Year Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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