I Sat by the Ocean
2013 single by Queens of the Stone Age
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"I Sat by the Ocean" is the second single by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age from their sixth studio album, ...Like Clockwork (2013). It was released on August 6, 2013, shortly after the band's performance at Lollapalooza music festival on August 4.[1]
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| Single by Queens of the Stone Age | ||||
| from the album ...Like Clockwork | ||||
| Released | August 6, 2013 | |||
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| Length | 3:55 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
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On July 31, 2013, Queens of the Stone Age performed the song on the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, together with the first single from the album, "My God Is the Sun".[2]
Personnel
Queens of the Stone Age
- Joshua Homme – lead vocals, guitar, slide guitar, shakers
- Troy Van Leeuwen – guitar, claps
- Michael Shuman – vocals, bass, tambourine
- Dean Fertita – Wurly, piano, guitar, slide guitar
Additional musician
- Joey Castillo – drums, claps
Technical personnel
- Joshua Homme & Queens of the Stone Age – production
- Mark Rankin – engineering, mixing
- Alain Johannes – additional engineering
- Justin Smith – additional engineering
- Gavin Lurssen – mastering
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Canada Rock (Billboard)[5] | 15 |
| Finland Airplay (Radiosoittolista)[6] | 70 |
| UK Streaming (OCC)[7] | 96 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 15 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[11] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||