Old School (Hedley song)
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| Single by Hedley | ||||
| from the album Famous Last Words/Never Too Late | ||||
| Released | August 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
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| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Canada | |||
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"Old School" is a song by Canadian pop rock group Hedley. It was released in August 2008 as the fourth single from their second studio album, Famous Last Words. The song was serviced to contemporary hit radio in the United States on March 31, 2009.[1]
In an interview with Muskoka Region, singer Jacob Hoggard said of the song; "That's about every guy that's ever had a group of friends and now he's got a job and two-and-a-half kids and all the responsibilities of life. It's such a nostalgic song. It's every working man's song."[2]
Composition
"Old School" was written by Chris Crippin, Jacob Hoggard, Dave Rosin, Tommy Mac and Dave Genn.[3] It was produced by Greig Nori and Genn.[4] The song has been described as melancholy with nostalgic lyrics.[5]
Chart performance
"Old School" debuted at number 100 on the Canadian Hot 100 for the week ending July 19, 2008, before it was officially released as a single in August 2008.[6] The song later peaked at number 10.[7] The song also reached number nine and number three on the Canada CHR/Top 40 and Canada Hot AC airplay charts, respectively.[8][9]
Personnel
Credits for "Old School" adapted from album's liner notes.[4]
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Hedley
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