Because of You (98 Degrees song)
1998 single by 98 Degrees
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"Because of You" is a 1998 song by American vocal group 98 Degrees, released as the second single from their second album, 98 Degrees and Rising (1998). It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1998. Worldwide, it reached number seven in Canada and also charted in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
- Chung King (New York City)
- Murlyn (Stockholm, Sweden)
- 4:55 (album version)
- 3:55 (radio edit)
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| Single by 98 Degrees | ||||
| from the album 98 Degrees and Rising | ||||
| B-side | "True to Your Heart" | |||
| Released | September 15, 1998 | |||
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| Label | Motown | |||
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Music video
The music video for "Because of You", directed by Wayne Isham, takes place in San Francisco. It follows a teenage girl traveling around the city by bus, taxi, and trolley, with the 98 Degrees band members appearing on billboards. They are also seen on the beach, in a garden of flowers, and on the Golden Gate Bridge. The video utilizes quick zooming and morphing effects.
Track listings
US CD and cassette single[1][2]
- "Because of You" (radio edit) – 3:55
- "True to Your Heart" (LP version featuring Stevie Wonder) – 4:15
UK CD single[3]
- "Because of You" (album version) – 4:55
- "Was It Something I Didn't Say" – 5:02
- "Because of You" (Hex Hector remix radio edit 2) – 3:36
- "Because of You" (Kano Dub) – 7:02
Australasian CD single[4]
- "Because of You" (radio edit) – 3:58
- "True to Your Heart" (LP version featuring Stevie Wonder) – 4:17
- "Because of You" (album version) – 4:56
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1998–1999) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 63 |
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[6] | 5 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 7 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[8] | 20 |
| Europe (European Hit Radio)[9] | 47 |
| Germany (GfK)[10] | 99 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[11] | 4 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12] | 43 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[13] | 35 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 36 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] | 9 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 3 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 15 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 39 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[24] | Platinum | 1,000,000[25] |