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{{short description|Single from the band 311}}
{{short description|Single from the band 311}}
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{{Infobox song
{{infobox song
| name = Amber
| name = Amber
| cover =
| cover =
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| artist = [[311 (band)|311]]
| artist = [[311 (band)|311]]
| album = [[From Chaos]]
| album = [[From Chaos]]
| released = October 2001
| released = {{start date|2002|2|11}}
| format =
| recorded =
| recorded =
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
| venue =
| genre = [[Reggae rock]]
| genre = [[Reggae rock]], [[alternative rock]]
| length = 2:58 (radio edit)<br>3:29 (album version)
| length =
* 3:29 (album version)
* 2:58 (radio edit)
| label = [[Volcano Records]]
| label = [[Volcano Records|Volcano]]
| writer = [[Nick Hexum]]
| writer = [[Nick Hexum]]
| producer =
| producer =
* Saint
* 311
| prev_title = [[I'll Be Here Awhile]]
| prev_title = [[I'll Be Here Awhile]]
| prev_year = 2001
| prev_year = 2001
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| next_year = 2002
| next_year = 2002
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"'''Amber'''" is a song from the band [[311 (band)|311]]. Focusing more on their [[reggae]] roots, the song is about [[Nick Hexum|Nick Hexum's]] then fiancée and then [[Eden's Crush]] member [[Nicole Scherzinger]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nick Hexum of 311 (Song Fact)|url=http://www.311.com/2015/06/nick-hexum-of-311-song-fact|website=311.com/Songfacts|accessdate=21 November 2016}}</ref> Scherzinger appears briefly in the music video, playing in the ocean with Hexum. Although it is not one of the highest-charting singles (hitting number 13 on the [[Alternative Songs|Modern Rock]] chart), it ended up their longest lasting on the Alternative Rock chart and remains their most popular single to date. It is also their only single that received a certification by the [[RIAA]], achieving Gold status. It is considered to be the band's signature song along with "[[Down (311 song)|Down]]" and "[[All Mixed Up (311 song)|All Mixed Up]]".
"'''Amber'''" is a song from American rock band [[311 (band)|311]]. A [[reggae rock]] song, "Amber" was inspired by vocalist [[Nick Hexum]]'s relationship with singer [[Nicole Scherzinger]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nick Hexum of 311 (Song Fact)|url=http://www.311.com/2015/06/nick-hexum-of-311-song-fact|website=311.com/Songfacts|accessdate=November 21, 2016}}</ref> Scherzinger appears briefly in the music video, playing in the ocean with Hexum. It reached number 13 on the ''Billboard'' [[Alternative Airplay|Modern Rock Tracks]] chart. It was certified 3× Platinum by the [[RIAA]].


The song's intro was remixed on ''[[Greatest Hits '93–'03]]''.
The song's intro was remixed on ''[[Greatest Hits '93–'03]]''.


==Use in media==
==Composition==
The song is composed in the key of [[C major]].
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A live performance video clip of "Amber" was featured on the DVD extras for the 2004 movie, ''[[50 First Dates]]'' starring [[Adam Sandler]] and [[Drew Barrymore]]. The CD version of "Amber" was featured in the movie itself.


==In popular culture==
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The song was also on the soundtrack for the movie ''[[Dear John (2010 film)|Dear John]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reelsoundtrack.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/dear-john-soundtrack/ |title=All 15 Songs from the Dear John Soundtrack « Reelsoundtrack Blog |publisher=Reelsoundtrack.wordpress.com |date=2011-01-07 |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref>
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A live performance video clip of "Amber" was featured on the DVD extras for the 2004 movie, ''[[50 First Dates]]'' starring [[Adam Sandler]] and [[Drew Barrymore]], and the album version of "Amber" was featured in the film.


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The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2010 film ''[[Dear John (2010 film)|Dear John]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reelsoundtrack.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/dear-john-soundtrack/ |title=All 15 Songs from the Dear John Soundtrack |publisher=Reelsoundtrack |date=January 7, 2011 |accessdate=July 13, 2012}}</ref> The song is also featured in the 2008 movie, ''[[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]]''.
The song is also featured in the background of a bar scene in the movie [[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]].


==Charts==
==Charts==
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== Certifications ==
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==References==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|award=Platinum|number=3|certyear=2023|title=Amber|artist=311|type=single|access-date=September 8, 2023|relyear=2001}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|nosales=true|noshipments=true}}


==Release history==
{{Reflist}}
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!scope="col"|Region
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Format(s)
!scope="col"|Label(s)
!scope="col"|{{abbr|Ref(s).|Reference(s)}}
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!scope="row" rowspan="2"|United States
|February 11, 2002
|[[Alternative radio]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Volcano Records|Volcano]]
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Going for Adds|magazine=[[Radio & Records]]|issue=1439|page=30|date=February 8, 2002}}</ref>
|-
|February 18–19, 2002
|{{hlist|[[Hot adult contemporary]]|[[modern adult contemporary]] radio}}
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Amber|magazine=Radio & Records|issue=1439|page=24|date=February 8, 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Going for Adds|magazine=Radio & Records|issue=1440|page=33|date=February 15, 2002}}</ref>
|}

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==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{youtube|SUFSB2plwzM|"Amber" Official music video}}
* {{YouTube|SUFSB2plwzM|"Amber" Official music video}}
* {{MetroLyrics song|311|smamber}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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[[Category:2001 singles]]
[[Category:2001 singles]]
[[Category:Reggae fusion songs]]
[[Category:311 (band) songs]]
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[[Category:Rock ballads]]
[[Category:Songs written by Nick Hexum]]
[[Category:Songs written by Nick Hexum]]
[[Category:Music videos directed by The Malloys]]
[[Category:Music videos directed by The Malloys]]
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[[Category:2001 songs]]
[[Category:Volcano Entertainment singles]]
[[Category:Volcano Entertainment singles]]
[[Category:Reggae fusion songs]]
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[[Category:Rock ballads]]




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Latest revision as of 00:49, 4 November 2024

"Amber"
Single by 311
from the album From Chaos
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2002 (2002-02-11)
GenreReggae rock, alternative rock
Length
  • 3:29 (album version)
  • 2:58 (radio edit)
LabelVolcano
Songwriter(s)Nick Hexum
Producer(s)
  • Saint
  • 311
311 singles chronology
"I'll Be Here Awhile"
(2001) 		"Amber"
(2002) 		"Creatures (For a While)"
(2002)

"Amber" is a song from American rock band 311. A reggae rock song, "Amber" was inspired by vocalist Nick Hexum's relationship with singer Nicole Scherzinger.[1] Scherzinger appears briefly in the music video, playing in the ocean with Hexum. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA.

The song's intro was remixed on Greatest Hits '93–'03.

Composition

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The song is composed in the key of C major.

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A live performance video clip of "Amber" was featured on the DVD extras for the 2004 movie, 50 First Dates starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the album version of "Amber" was featured in the film.

The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2010 film Dear John.[2] The song is also featured in the 2008 movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position[3]
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks 13
US Billboard Adult Top 40 27
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] 3

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] 3× Platinum 3,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
United States February 11, 2002 Alternative radio Volcano [6]
February 18–19, 2002
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References

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  1. ^ "Nick Hexum of 311 (Song Fact)". 311.com/Songfacts. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "All 15 Songs from the Dear John Soundtrack". Reelsoundtrack. January 7, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  3. ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/311/chart-history/
  4. ^ "311 Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "American single certifications – 311 – Amber". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1439. February 8, 2002. p. 30.
  7. ^ "Amber". Radio & Records. No. 1439. February 8, 2002. p. 24.
  8. ^ "Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1440. February 15, 2002. p. 33.
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