321 (Hedley song)
2006 single by Hedley
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"321" is a song by Canadian rock group Hedley. It was released in March 31, 2006, as the fourth single from their debut self-titled studio album. The music video for the song topped the MuchMusic Countdown and was nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award in 2006.
| "321" | ||||
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| Single by Hedley | ||||
| from the album Hedley | ||||
| Released | March 31, 2006 | |||
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| Genre | Pop punk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Universal Canada | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Brian Howes | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "321" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
"321" was written by Chris Crippin, Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac, Dave Rosin and Jim Vallance, while production was handled by Brian Howes, who also attributed songwriting for the track.[2] It was written in June 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia.[3] It was recorded at Armoury Studios, Greenhouse Studios and Hipposonic Studios in Vancouver.[3] The song is about expressing both anger and regret towards a girl following an emotional meltdown.[4] According to songwriter Jim Vallance, he came up with the song title because he thought "321" would "make a great title."[3] The song won the SOCAN No. Song 1 Award in 2007.[3]
Music video
Personnel
Credits for "321" adapted from album's liner notes.[2]
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Hedley
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Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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| Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)[8] | 21 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9] | 28 |