Sweeter (song)
"Sweeter" | ||||
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Single by Gavin DeGraw | ||||
from the album Sweeter | ||||
Released | October 31, 2011 (Promotional single)[1] March 12, 2012 (Official single)[2] | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Pop-funk[3] | |||
Length | 3:43 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gavin DeGraw, Ryan Tedder | |||
Producer(s) | Ryan Tedder | |||
Gavin DeGraw singles chronology | ||||
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"Sweeter" is a song by American recording artist
Background and composition
"There is always that risk and trying to get that correct is a fine line. Some people will hate you for sounding vulnerable at all, so you can't win 'em all, right? You have to accept that stuff... The things that make writing challenging are things that make it the most enjoyable."
—Gavin DeGraw talking to Billboard about the song.[5]
The song finds DeGraw fantasizing about another guy's girl. He told Billboard magazine many of the songs on the album "ride the vulnerability spot."
In an interview with Amanda Hensel from "Pop Crush", DeGraw explained the recording sessions with Tedder:
"That day we wrote the song ‘Sweeter,’ which became the title track to the record. We were really excited about it, we felt it has something very gritty about it, but at the same time very soulful. There’s an element of the Black Keys to it, there’s an element of Sly and the Family Stone to it and it still had that anesthetic hook, which we were stoked about."[10]
Critical reception
Music video
A music video for the song was shot in February. It was shot at 4 am and. On set, Gavin told
The video directed by Lenny Bass and shot in Brooklyn and features Sports Illustrated model Genevieve Morton. The video begins in a bar setting where DeGraw woos Morton away from a less than enthusiastic boyfriend and they take off on an afternoon adventure together.[14]
Chart performance
The song debuted at number ninety on the
Even though is not officially released, the song is being played on many American radio stations and is charting on the
Live performances
Gavin performed the song for the first time on
Charts
Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
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Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] | 76 |
US | 16 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[23] | 18 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "charts.nz – Gavin DeGraw – Sweeter". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- Sony Music Entertainment. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ a b Coachman, Kristen (September 20, 2011). "Music Review: Gavin DeGraw – Sweeter". Blog Critics. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Sweeter by Gavin DeGraw – Songfacts". Songfacts. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and More!". FMQB. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ^ a b George, Kat (March 13, 2012). "Gavin DeGraw Takes Us Behind The Scenes On The Set Of "Sweeter"". VH1 News. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ Sciarretto, Amy (May 17, 2011). "Gavin DeGraw to Release "Sweeter" on August 9th". Artist Direct. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ a b TJ (March 29, 2012). "Video: Gavin DeGraw Performs "Sweeter" On 'Jay Leno'". Neon Limelight. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ Hensel, Amanda (January 20, 2012). "Gavin DeGraw Talks 'Sweeter' and Ryan Teddet, Denies Being a Sex Symbol". Pop Crush. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ Maerz, Melissa (August 31, 2011). "Sweeter (2011) - Review - Music Reviews and News". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ Baber, Andy. "Gavin DeGraw – Sweeter – album reviews – musicOMH". MusicOMH. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- E! Online. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ a b ""Sweeter" Video Premiere Tonight | The Official Gavin DeGraw Site". Gavin Degraw.com. March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "ONLY MEMBERS – Hot AC 7-Day Report | Published (U.S.) Panel | Rolling Chart | Mediabase 24;7 Charts". All Access. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "Gavin DeGraw Music News & Info | Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ "Gavin DeGraw Album & Song Chart History | Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ a b "Gavin DeGraw Music News & Info | Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ a b Sciarretto, Amy (May 1, 2012). "Gavin DeGraw Returns to 'DWTS' Stage to Perform 'Sweeter'". Popcrush. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
- ^ "Gavin DeGraw Performs "Sweeter"". YouTube/Jimmy Kimmel Live!. May 21, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
- ^ "Gavin DeGraw – Sweeter" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Gavin DeGraw Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Gavin DeGraw Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.