Ten Days
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"Ten Days" is a pop song by Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins
, and the second single from her debut album The Sound of White
. The single was released in Australia on 15 November 2004 and peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA singles chart. It was written by Higgins and Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children
. By the end of 2004 it had been certified Gold selling over 35,000 copies. It was also voted the No. 6 song in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2004
.
while still at high school. After she left school she spent much of 2002 on a backpacking trip to Europe. When she returned she began writing music for her debut album, The Sound of White. The lyrics for "Ten Days" were inspired by Higgins' breakup with her boyfriend when she travelled to Europe. The song was written by Higgins and Jay Clifford, the guitarist and lead singer of US band Jump, Little Children
.
at No. 14 and later rose to No. 12. It stayed on the chart for 20 weeks and was certified Gold. It spent five weeks on the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
(RIANZ) Singles Chart, peaking at No. 39. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2005, her first single to be released there, and reached No. 133 on the UK Singles Chart
.
In 2005, the song was nominated for an Australasian Performing Right Association
(APRA) song writing award for 'Song of the Year' but was beaten by her own debut single, "Scar". The music video for "Ten Days" features footage of Higgins travelling through Europe.
Missy Higgins
Melissa "Missy" Morrison Higgins is an Australian pop singer-songwriter, musician and actor. Her No. 1 albums in Australia are The Sound of White and On a Clear Night , and her Top Ten singles are "Scar", "The Special Two", "Steer" and "Where I Stood". From a musical family in...
, and the second single from her debut album The Sound of White
The Sound of White
The Sound of White is the debut studio album by Australian pop singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, released 6 September 2004 on Eleven. Higgins had secured recording contracts with Eleven and Warner Bros. while still in high school, after winning a competition for unsigned artists run by radio station...
. The single was released in Australia on 15 November 2004 and peaked at No. 12 on the ARIA singles chart. It was written by Higgins and Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children
Jump, Little Children
Jump, Little Children, later known as Jump, was a band formed in 1991 in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Known for their unique sound, energetic live performances, and willingness to interact with fans, the band built a strong following over their fourteen years together...
. By the end of 2004 it had been certified Gold selling over 35,000 copies. It was also voted the No. 6 song in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2004
Triple J Hottest 100, 2004
The 2004 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on 26 January 2005. It was the twelfth such countdown of the most popular songs of the year, according to listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J....
.
Background
Higgins signed a recording contract with ElevenEleven: A Music Company
Eleven: A Music Company is an Australian record label known for its small but successful roster, including Silverchair and Missy Higgins. The company was founded on 11 November 2000 by leading artist manager John Watson.-History:...
while still at high school. After she left school she spent much of 2002 on a backpacking trip to Europe. When she returned she began writing music for her debut album, The Sound of White. The lyrics for "Ten Days" were inspired by Higgins' breakup with her boyfriend when she travelled to Europe. The song was written by Higgins and Jay Clifford, the guitarist and lead singer of US band Jump, Little Children
Jump, Little Children
Jump, Little Children, later known as Jump, was a band formed in 1991 in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Known for their unique sound, energetic live performances, and willingness to interact with fans, the band built a strong following over their fourteen years together...
.
Release
"Ten Days" was released on 15 November 2004. It entered the ARIA Singles ChartARIA 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...
at No. 14 and later rose to No. 12. It stayed on the chart for 20 weeks and was certified Gold. It spent five weeks on the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand...
(RIANZ) Singles Chart, peaking at No. 39. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2005, her first single to be released there, and reached No. 133 on the UK Singles Chart
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 ...
.
In 2005, the song was nominated for an Australasian Performing Right Association
Australasian Performing Right Association
The Australasian Performing Right Association is a copyright collective representing New Zealand and Australian composers, lyricists and music publishers. The association's head offices located in Sydney Australia, and it has branch offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth...
(APRA) song writing award for 'Song of the Year' but was beaten by her own debut single, "Scar". The music video for "Ten Days" features footage of Higgins travelling through Europe.
Track listing
CD Single- "Ten Days"
- "Greed For Your Love" (Live)
- "Scar" (Live)
- "The Special Two" (Live)
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia 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... |
12 |
| End of Year Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia 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... |
74 |