Irresistible (Jessica Simpson song)
"Irresistible" | ||||
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Single by Jessica Simpson | ||||
from the album Irresistible | ||||
Released | April 17, 2001[1][2][nb 1] | |||
Recorded | 2000 | |||
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Length | 3:13 | |||
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"Irresistible" on Youtube.com |
"Irresistible" is a song by American recording artist Jessica Simpson that Columbia Records released in 2001, as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. Its title and concept were proposed by singer-songwriter Pamela Sheyne, while Arnthor Birgisson, an acquaintance of Sony chief executive officer Tommy Mottola, and his partner Anders Bagge developed the melody and co-wrote the verses with Sheyne. It is more sexually suggestive than Simpson's previous songs.
The song, composed in the
The accompanying music video, directed by
Critics gave "Irresistible" mostly mixed reviews. Although a few praised the song for its theme and production, most criticized Simpson's singing style, the sexual nature of the song's lyrics, and the over-use of digital sound enhancers. The song reached number two on Poland, number eleven on the
Writing and recording
"Irresistible" (also registered as "Irresistable" with the
"Pam came up with the title 'Irresistible', and as she started talking about the whole concept we immediately became inspired and began working on the music. You know, when we hear a concept or a title that we like—no matter if it's ours or somebody else's—both Anders and I get a feel for the song's vibe; a feel for whether a keyboard or guitar should be used to give it a certain character, be it upbeat or melancholic. So, when Pam mentioned the title, we immediately came up with the tempo and the whole feeling of the song, and then she came up with the lyrics. There was a really good flow to that song. We played around with the melody, put down the demo, and it was done."[6]
Vocals were recorded and engineered by Robert Williams using a Sony C-800G Studio Tube
Composition
"Irresistible" is a moderately paced
"Irresistible" is a
Remixes and release
"Irresistible" was commissioned for
Critical reception
"Irresistible" was received with mostly mixed reviews by music critics. Although a few critics called the song a "peppy" number,
However, Siobhan Grogan of
Irresistible ranked at number 87 on Top 100 Pop Songs of 2001 by
Chart performance
North America
"Irresistible" experienced moderate commercial success worldwide, reaching the top forty of the charts in eleven countries. In the United States, the song initially debuted at number five on the
Europe and Oceania
Abroad, in the United Kingdom, "Irresistible" debuted at number eleven on the
In Norway, "Irresistible" debuted at number eighteen on the
Music video
Fraser Middleton of
The
Shot in a set with futuristic backdrops, Simpson assumes the role of a spy on a mission in the video. It begins with Simpson exiting a helicopter then entering a building to compromise evidence in a laboratory there. Simpson takes the elevator which opens onto a pathway. While she is walking, a gadget appears on the floor followed by a small explosion. In the next scene, Simpson walks through a water tunnel, out of which she is pulled by a robotic hand. As the video progresses, Simpson is shown dancing in a room full of mirrors. Scenes of ninjas climbing up a rope hanging from top of the building are inter-cut with scenes of Simpson dancing until the laboratory explodes. Simpson is next shown dancing on the rooftop alongside the ninjas before a helicopter arrives and Simpson boards it.The video premiered on
Live performances
"Irresistible" was included on the
Simpson performed the song on
In late 2001, Simpson sang the song as part of MTV's Spring Break program, held in
Track listings
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Credits and personnel
Album version[7]
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Remixes[25]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[135] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref(s). |
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United States | April 17, 2001 | Contemporary hit radio | Columbia | |
Denmark | June 11, 2001 | CD | Sony Music | [137] |
France | Maxi-CD | [138] | ||
Netherlands | June 23, 2001 | CD | [34] | |
Germany | June 25, 2001 | [33] | ||
United States | June 26, 2001 | 12-inch vinyl | Columbia | [30] |
Australia | July 2, 2001 | CD | Sony Music | [35] |
Sweden | [37] | |||
United Kingdom |
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Columbia | [139] |
Notes
General
- ^ The release indicates the "earliest known" release date.
Specific
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References
- Dougherty, Terri (2004), People in the News: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, ISBN 1-59018-721-0
- Mitchell, Susan K. (2007), Today's Superstar Entertainment: Jessica Simpson, ISBN 978-0-8368-8201-8
External links
- Jessica Simpson "Irresistible" lyrics at Rhapsody.com
- Jessica Simpson "Irresistible" music video on YouTube