Love Like Woe
"Love Like Woe" | ||||
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Single by The Ready Set | ||||
from the album I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming | ||||
Released | March 29, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:20 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | J. R. Rotem | |||
The Ready Set singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Love Like Woe" on YouTube |
"Love Like Woe" is the debut single by American
Background and release
"Love Like Woe" was written based on experiences Witzigreuter had seen his friends grappling with. He stated, "It's about a situation where you want to be with someone but they are tough to deal with so you are trying to salvage the relationship."[3] The song was originally titled, "Sign of Relief".[4] An early version of the song was sent to Pete Wentz who took one listen to the song and ended up signing him to his record label, Decaydance.[5] In 2010, Witzigreuter worked with rap duo New Boyz and released a mash-up version of the song.[6] The song reached number 10 on AOL Radio.[7]
The song earned The Ready Set, MTV Push Artist of the Week in September 2010.[8] As of October 2010, "Love Like Woe" sold 46,000 digital downloads in the US.[9] In November 2010, the single won a BDS Certified Spin Award based on the 50,000 spins it received.[10]
Composition
The song was written by
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
About.com | [11] |
"Love Like Woe" was received with positive reviews from music critics. Bill Lamb of
Music video
The first music video for "Love Like Woe" was released on March 31, 2010.[15] It has received over 30 million hits on YouTube. It takes place in the middle of the woods where Jordan and a group of people are having a party in a shack. Outside, zombies try to enter the party with little success.[15] The music video was directed by Isaac Ravishankara.[16] According to Witzigreuter, the video took twelve hours to film.[17]
A second version of the music video was released in February 2011.[18] It features Witzigreuter getting ready to impress a girl when he drives up to her mother's house. He gathers a red heart-shaped box of candy, a large bouquet, and several animals, only to find out that his interest wasn't at her mother's house that day. The video also cuts in between him singing the song and his romantic interest getting ready for the day. This version of the music video was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero.[19]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Love Like Woe" |
| J. R. Rotem | 3:20 |
2. | "Love Like Woe" (X-Mix Chartbusters Vol. 63 Version) |
| J. R. Rotem | 4:42 |
3. | "Love Like Woe" (New Boyz Mash-Up) |
| 3:09 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Love Like Woe" (Digital Dogs Radio Mix) |
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| 3:51 |
Charts
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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Canada | 30 |
South Korea ( GAON) (International Chart)[21]
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185 |
US Billboard Hot 100[22] | 27 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[23] | 35 |
US | 15 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[25] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Version | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | Original | March 29, 2010 | Digital download | Sire/Reprise | [26] |
United States | May 25, 2010 | Contemporary hit radio | Reprise | [27] | |
Various | New Boyz Mash-Up | July 12, 2010 | Digital download | Sire/Reprise | [6] |
References
- ^ "Love Like Woe - The Ready Set". Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Kohli, Rohan (March 31, 2010). "The Ready Set Music Video For "Love Like Woe" - News Article - AbsolutePunk.net". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Sara Brown (November 3, 2010). "The Ready Set is a go". Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ @thereadyset (April 1, 2020). "i used to hate obvious titles like, love like woe was originally called sign of relief ๐ค" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Cara Carriveau (November 9, 2010). "The Ready Set Interview". Chicago Music Guide. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Love Like Woe (New Boyz Mash-Up) - Single by The Ready Set". Apple Music. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "The Ready Set โ Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ a b Chris Ryan (September 27, 2010). "MTV PUSH Artist Of The Week: The Ready Set". MTV. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100" (PDF). p. 50. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "BDS Certified Spin Awards November 2010" (PDF). p. 24. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c Lamb, Bill. "The Ready Set - 'Love Like Woe' Review". About.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- Alfred Music Publishing. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "The Ready Set: Love Like Woe Was Never Meant To Be The Hit". Fuse. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "THE READY SET Interview- blowing up from 'Love Like Woe', Vans Warped Tour". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Peter Gaston (March 31, 2010). "Exclusive Pics: Pete Wentz Goes Zombie!". Spin. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Love Like Woe Version 2 - IMVD". Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Bamboozle California Q&A: The Ready Set". Alternative Press. May 6, 2010. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Michele Bird (February 14, 2011). "The Ready Set premiere Valentine's Day video for Love Like Woe". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Love Like Woe Version 1 - IMVD". Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "The Ready Set Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- GAON. Archived from the originalon December 26, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "The Ready Set Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "The Ready Set Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "The Ready Set Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications โ The Ready Set โ Love Like Woe". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Love Like Woe - Single by The Ready Set". Apple Music. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Archived from the original on December 20, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2022.