Shape of My Heart
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"Shape of My Heart" is the first studio single from the American pop band Backstreet Boys
's album Black & Blue
. Released in October 2000, the song debuted at number-nine on the Billboard Hot 100
chart. It reached number-one on the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream chart. On MTV
's Total Request Live
the music video broke the Backstreet Boys' own record for longest running number-one song, which was previously held by "Larger Than Life
." The video spent 61 days at the top position. The song was the groups third single to reach number-one worldwide.The song also earned a Grammy award nomination during the 44th Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
On the 2000s "Around the World in 100 Hours" Black & Blue
promo trip, Backstreet Boys sang a cappella version of the song every continent they landed on.
In 2008, one of the song's writers, Lisa Miskovsky
, released her own version of the song, "Another Shape of My Heart".
from October 1 to October 2, 2000 at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The entire video is shot in monochrome
with a blue tint, creating a black and blue look.
The video shows the Backstreet Boys rehearsing lines onstage in an empty theater. Another set of scenes shows a man and a woman rehearsing on the stage while another man and woman watch from a desk in front of the audience in which the band sits. The characters from these scenes also feature in the scenes with the band rehearsing.
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
's album Black & Blue
Black & Blue
Black & Blue is the follow-up album to the Backstreet Boys' 1999 studio release Millennium. It is their fourth album and their third American release. In the United States, Black & Blue sold 1.6 million discs in its first week of release, making them the first group in Soundscan history to have...
. Released in October 2000, the song debuted at number-nine 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. It reached number-one on the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream chart. 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 Total Request Live
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...
the music video broke the Backstreet Boys' own record for longest running number-one song, which was previously held by "Larger Than Life
Larger than Life (Backstreet Boys song)
"Larger than Life" is a song by the Backstreet Boys, released as the second single from their 1999 album, Millennium. It was written by Max Martin, Kristian Lundin and Brian Littrell and is mainly a tribute to the group's fans. The song broke the record for longest running #1 on MTV's Total Request...
." The video spent 61 days at the top position. The song was the groups third single to reach number-one worldwide.The song also earned a Grammy award nomination during the 44th Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
On the 2000s "Around the World in 100 Hours" Black & Blue
Black & Blue
Black & Blue is the follow-up album to the Backstreet Boys' 1999 studio release Millennium. It is their fourth album and their third American release. In the United States, Black & Blue sold 1.6 million discs in its first week of release, making them the first group in Soundscan history to have...
promo trip, Backstreet Boys sang a cappella version of the song every continent they landed on.
In 2008, one of the song's writers, Lisa Miskovsky
Lisa Miskovsky
Lisa Miskovsky is a Swedish musician. Her mother is Finnish and her father is from the Czech Republic.-Biography:...
, released her own version of the song, "Another Shape of My Heart".
Music video
The music video for "Shape of My Heart" was directed by Matthew RolstonMatthew Rolston
Matthew Russell Rolston is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour...
from October 1 to October 2, 2000 at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The entire video is shot in monochrome
Monochrome
Monochrome describes paintings, drawings, design, or photographs in one color or shades of one color. A monochromatic object or image has colors in shades of limited colors or hues. Images using only shades of grey are called grayscale or black-and-white...
with a blue tint, creating a black and blue look.
The video shows the Backstreet Boys rehearsing lines onstage in an empty theater. Another set of scenes shows a man and a woman rehearsing on the stage while another man and woman watch from a desk in front of the audience in which the band sits. The characters from these scenes also feature in the scenes with the band rehearsing.
Track listings
- Shape of My Heart - 3:47
- All I Have to Give (Acapella) - 3:48
- The One (Jack D.Elliot Radio Mix) - 3:46
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 5 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 4 |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 11 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 25 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 2 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 3 |
| European Hot 100 Singles | 1 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 3 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 6 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 1 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 1 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 1 |
| UK Singles Chart | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
Release history
| Format | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Radio | |
| CD single |