1901 (song)
"1901" | ||||
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Single by Phoenix | ||||
from the album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 23 February 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Synth-rock[1] | ||||
Length | 3:13 | |||
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Phoenix singles chronology | ||||
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"1901" is a song by French
Origin and description
It was released in February 2009 as the album's lead
Phoenix performed "1901" on television programs such as The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien,[7] Late Show with David Letterman,[8] Saturday Night Live,[9] and MTV's It's On with Alexa Chung.[8]
Critical reception
The song has received very positive reviews from
Usage in Media
The song was featured in the 2011 video game Test Drive Unlimited 2 as a song on the in-game radio station, RoadRock, NHL 2K10, and NBA 2K13, which the latter was picked by Jay-Z.
Track listing
- Promo CD single
- "1901" – 3:13
Charts
For the week ending December 19, 2009, "1901" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 90. It peaked at number 84 for the week ending January 23, 2010. The single reached number 73 on the Canadian Hot 100. The single topped the Billboard alternative chart for two weeks and became the second longest running song on the chart at the time at 57 weeks.[citation needed]
Chart (2009–11) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 73 |
Canada Rock ( Canadian Rock)[3]
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28 |
UK Physical Singles (OCC) | 31 |
US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 84 |
US | 1 |
US Rock Songs (Billboard)[3]
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3 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[3]
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6 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[3] | 34 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[18] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Accolades
Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
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Spin | U.S. | Best Songs of 2009[19] | 2009 | 2 |
Pitchfork Media
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U.S. | Top 100 Tracks of 2009[20] | 2009 | 3 |
Slant Magazine | U.S. | Top 25 Songs of 2009[21] | 2009 | 3 |
Consequence | U.S. | Top 50 Songs of 2009[22] | 2009 | 1 |
Rolling Stone | U.S. | Best Songs of 2009[23] | 2009 | 5 |
Rolling Stone | U.S. | Best Songs of the Decade[24] | 2009 | 80 |
Pitchfork | U.S. | Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s[11] | 2009 | 228 |
Triple J | Australia | Hottest 100 Countdown 2009[25] | 2010 | 13 |
Birdy version
"1901" | ||||
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Single by Birdy | ||||
from the album Birdy | ||||
Released | 9 March 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Indie folk | |||
Length | 5:11 | |||
Label | Warner | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Rich Costey | |||
Birdy singles chronology | ||||
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English singer Birdy released a cover version of the song on March 9, 2012 as a digital download in the United Kingdom.
Music video
The music video for "1901" was uploaded to YouTube on October 25, 2009.[26] Featured artists include Helen George and Ian Roe.[citation needed]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "1901" | 5:11 |
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[27] | 12 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[28] | 11 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 9 March 2012 | Digital download | Warner |
See also
- List of Billboard number-one alternative singles of the 2010s
References
- ^ Payne, Chris (15 April 2013). "Phoenix, 'Bankrupt!': Track-by-Track Review". Billboard. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ "New Phoenix Video - '1901'". Stereogum. 2009-05-14. Archived from the original on 2009-05-17. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "'1901' - Phoenix". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc.). Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "Chart Beat Wednesday: Phoenix, Black Eyed Peas, Kutless". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc.). Retrieved 2010-02-17.
- ^ "Phoenix Add Extra London Date". Clash. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "12 Best Spin Sessions of 2009". Spin. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
- ^ "Phoenix Play Conan, Cadillac Crossover Commercial". Stereogum. 2009-09-16. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ a b "Phoenix Play '1901' For Alexa Chung, David Letterman". Stereogum. 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "Uninspired SNL At Least Yields Extra Phoenix". Stereogum. 2009-04-05. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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Crock, Jason (2009-03-08). "Track Reviews - Phoenix - '1901'". Pitchfork Media. Archivedfrom the original on 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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"The Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s: 500-201". Pitchfork Media. 2009-08-17. Archived from the originalon 2010-06-22. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "Pitchfork's 20 Greatest Songs of the '00s (and 15 Greatest Songs of 2009 So Far)". Stereogum. 2009-08-21. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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Haynes, Gavin (2009-05-15). "Album review - Phoenix". IPC Media). Archivedfrom the original on 2009-05-21. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ Sawdey, Evan (2009-05-27). "It's Not a Miracle They Needed..." PopMatters. Archived from the original on 2009-05-30. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ "A Playlist of the Best for Your Summer Mix". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2009-07-05. Archived from the original on 2009-07-06. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "20 Best Summer Songs of 2009". Spin. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ "British single certifications – Phoenix – 1901". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Phoenix – 1901". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "The 20 Best Songs of 2009". Spin. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "Pitchfork Staff Lists: The Top 100 Tracks of 2009". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
- ^ "2009: Year in Music". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
- ^ "CoS Year-End Report: The Top 50 Songs of '09: 25-1 - Consequence". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "The 25 Best Songs of 2009". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 21, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
- ^ "100 Best Songs of the Decade". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "Hottest 100 Countdown 2009". Triple J. January 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ^ "Phoenix - 1901". YouTube.com. October 25, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
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