Some Nights (song)
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"Some Nights" is a song by American indie pop band Fun. It was released on June 4, 2012, as the second single from their second studio album of the same name. The song was written by Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff. The music video was also released on June 4th, 2012. "Some Nights" turned out to be a hit, peaking at number 6 on the Hot 100 chart, and becoming their second Top 10 single, as well as their second song to reach platinum status in the USA.
Composition
Musically, "Some Nights" is an indie pop song with strong elements of power pop and afrobeat. It is written in the key of C major. The lyric "this is it boys, this is war" first appeared in Nena's 1983 hit "99 Luftballons". The song also uses melodic references from the 1970 hit song "Cecilia" written by Paul Simon and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel.
Critical reception
The Re-View gave "Some Nights" a positive review, calling it a "bolder, catchier and more striking track than its predecessor, upping the stakes when it comes to both style and substance." In closing, he cited the track as one that would "cement [fun.] as one of the most intriguing and exciting new bands to emerge from the States in recent years."[1]
Chart performance
"Some Nights" has reached number 1 in Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. The song has also reached the top ten in the US, Canada, Ireland and has charted in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Music video
The music video for "Some Nights" was released on MTV.com at 3:55pm (Eastern Time), on June 4th, 2012. The video was produced by Eklavya Sehrawat and directed by Anthony Mandler. The video, a reenactment of The Civil War, has the band singing from afar as war breaks out with lead singer Nate appearing as the commander of the Union force. The story also follows two particular soldiers from each side of the conflict. From the Confederacy the song follows a middle aged farmer clearly in love with his life, land and animals, while from the Union side the story follows two young lovers torn apart as the young man heads off to the fight. The broken loves, of beauty and of nature, eventually clash in the battle with consequences for both the loser and winner, showing the personal costs of war will continue far beyond the battleground.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Some Nights (Intro)" | 2:18 |
| 2. | "Some Nights" | 4:37 |
| 3. | "We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Carry On" | 4:40 |
| 5. | "It Gets Better" | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Why Am I The One" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "All Alone" | 3:06 |
| 8. | "All Alright" | 3:59 |
| 9. | "One Foot" | 3:32 |
| 10. | "Stars" | 6:55 |
| 11. | "Out on the Town (Bonus Track)" | 4:21 |
Credits and personnel
- Lead vocals – Nate Ruess
- Piano, bass guitar, keyboards, background vocals - Andrew Dost
- Guitar, drums, background vocals - Jack Antonoff
- Keyboards, programming, background vocals - Jeff Bhasker
- Additional programming - Pat Reynolds
- Additional background vocals - Joi Starr
- Producers – Jeff Bhasker
- Lyrics – Jeff Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, John Dough
- Label: Fueled by Ramen
In media
"Some Nights" appeared in the series finale of Harry's Law, and has been used in television spots for the American Broadcasting Company program Secret Millionaire. The song was also used in promos for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. Fun. also performed this song on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It was also used as the official theme song for the Extreme Created Championship Wrestling pay-per-view Summer Smash.
Charts and certifications
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Cover-versions
On Air With Ryan Seacrest reviews a collaborative video version of Some Nights performed by nine, "YouTube stars". Produced by Jake Coco and W. G. Snuffy Walden, vocalists include Jake Coco, Corey Gray, Caitlin Hart, Madilyn Bailey, Savannah Outen, Jess Moskaluke, Sara Niemietz, Eppic, and Black Prez. Released on Jake Coco's YouTube channel on August 11 2012. [24]
References
- ^ "fun.: Some Nights (Official Music Video)".
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart - 23/07/2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ^ "Fun. – Some Nights" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ "Fun. – Some Nights" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Fun. – Some Nights" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ a b http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/song/fun/some-nights/28115580
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 33, 2012". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Media Forest Week 30, 2012". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest.
- ^ "Top Digital Download - Classifica settimanale dal 13/08/2012 al 19/08/2012" (in Italian). Federation of the Italian Music Industry. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Japan Hot 100 Singles 2012-08-11". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "Top 40: fun. - Some Nights" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "Fun. – Some Nights" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Fun. – Some Nights". Top 40 Singles.
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- ^ "Fun. – Some Nights". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Fun Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fun Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fun Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Fun Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "ARIA Singles Chart - 20/08/2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Fun. – Some Nights". Music Canada. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Fun. – Some Nights". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 16, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ Vulpo, Michael (13 August 2012). "YouTube Stars Collaborate for Cover of Fun.'s 'Some Nights' [VIDEO]". Some Nights. Los Angeles, California: Ryan Seacrest Productions. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
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