Down (311 song)
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| Single by 311 | ||||
| from the album 311 | ||||
| Released |
July 9, 1996 (pop radio release) November 26, 1996 (CD single release) | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal, rap metal, funk metal | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
| Label | Capricorn Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Nick Hexum, S.A. Martinez | |||
| Producer(s) | Ron Saint Germain | |||
| 311 singles chronology | ||||
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"Down" is a song by the band 311. It is the first song on their third album, 311. It was their first #1 single on the Billboard Alternative Songs charts, and along with their self-titled album, was largely responsible for launching them into main-stream success. An accompanying video for the song was in rotation on MTV at the time of its release. Due to its massive popularity it was also included as the first song on their live album, Live, and on their greatest hits album, Greatest Hits '93-'03. Since its release it has also become a staple of their live concerts, and is usually dedicated "to all the old-school 311 fans."
"Down" was released as downloadable content for the music video game Rock Band 3 on October 2, 2012.
Music video
The music video consists of the band performing in a warehouse and includes scenes of the band members singing the song in various backgrounds, such as a rotating coin, a circle with flowing sparks, and even dancing in front of a paper wall display. Also included are scenes in which the band members are meditating with an obese spiritual man who sometimes floats in the air through the power of meditation while one of the band members experiences it.
Cover versions
Boston-based grindcore band Anal Cunt performed a version of this song, entitled "311 Sucks", on their 1997 album I Like It When You Die. The "cover" consists of singer Seth Putnam mocking the band by singing gibberish in tune with the song's original music; after one verse and one chorus, the song ends abruptly with the shouted words "you fucking suck".
Track listing
- "Down (Album Version)
- "Down (Live)
- "Jackolantern's Weather" (Album Version)
- "Do You Right" (Album Version)
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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| Canadian RPM Top Singles[1] | 60 |
| Canadian RPM Alternative 30[2] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | 37 |
| US Billboard Alternative Songs[3] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks[3] | 19 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Top Singles - Volume 64, No. 8, October 07 1996". RPM. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
- ↑ "Rock/Alternative - Volume 64, No. 4, September 09 1996". RPM. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American singles chart
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