Its Times Like These You Learn to Love Again
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| Single by Foo Fighters | ||||
| from the anthology One by One | ||||
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| Released | Jan fourteen, 2003 (2003-01-14) | |||
| Recorded | May 2002 | |||
| Studio | 606 (Alexandria, Virginia) | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | four:26 | |||
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"Times Like These" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It is the fourth track from their fourth album One by One, and was released equally its second single on Jan 14, 2003.
Composition [edit]
The lyrics talk over how Dave Grohl felt "like I wasn't entirely myself" during the three-calendar month hiatus the Foo Fighters entered following the tense and unsatisfying first recording sessions for One by One, as well equally his uncertainty about the future of the band.[1] [ii] The lyric "I'm a new day rising" is a reference to the anthology New Day Rising by Hüsker Dü, i of Grohl'southward favorite groups.
"Times Like These" is in D Mixolydian style and the department that begins at 0:13 is in 7/4 time. The chorus of the song is also grouped in confined of 3 rather than the regular bars of 4. Somewhat unusually, the song intro starts in 8/4 time for 4 bars, then switches to 7/4 for 8 bars and then 6 bars of viii/iv once more before leading into the first verse, which is also in 8/4. It is set at 145 BPM.
After the album version ended its run on the charts, a solo acoustic version of the song performed by Grohl was released and had some success on popular and adult contemporary radio just by and large it enjoyed great success on rock and alternative radio simply similar the original electric version.
Music videos [edit]
Two music videos were made for the studio version of the vocal and a third music video was made for an acoustic version of the song. All 3 versions were made available via the DVD release "Low/Times Like These"(2003):
Version 1 [edit]
Directed by Liam Lynch. The band is shown performing the song against changing backgrounds, consisting mainly of brightly colored kaleidoscopic forms similar to those found in music visualization, giving the video a psychedelic, hopeful, joyful mood. In the end, the backgrounds blink out to reveal that the ring are performing confronting a greenscreen in a studio. This version is often referred to as the "UK version" and received little airplay in the Usa as the ring ultimately opted to film some other video shortly subsequently.
Version 2 [edit]
Directed by Marc Klasfeld. The video was shot on the Mojave River Bridge in Victorville, CA and shows the band performing the song on location, below and in front of a bridge. A girl wanders onto the bridge and eventually tosses her Game Male child Advance at them. Gradually, more than and more people arrive at the span and starting time throwing other inanimate objects (including appliances, instruments, and furniture) backside and effectually the oblivious band members. The items never hit any of them, though they come close. The actions of the participants would propose that their motivations and intentions are to cast off the textile trappings of society which prohibit them from living freely.
Two cars are and then simultaneously dropped off the bridge and behind the ring, resulting in clouds of smoke and fire. This is followed by an entire house (only with walls and roof) beingness dropped onto the ring by a crane, and the walls falling onto the ground without anyone getting injure. A continuity error occurs at the end: when the firm falls apart, the roof is missing.
Some of the extras featured in the video were fans selected through the band'due south official web site.[3]
Acoustic version [edit]
A music video was produced for the acoustic version. It consists solely of clips of Grohl recording the song'due south song, guitar, and piano tracks in the studio. It was co-directed by Grohl and Pecker Yukich.
Alive performances [edit]
- An acoustic version recorded on Nov 29, 2002 at the BBC Radio 1 Studio during The Jo Whiley Prove's Live Lounge segment was released on the Radio 1's Live Lounge – Volume 2 compilation.
- A live version recorded on Dec 4, 2002 at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway was released on the special Norwegian edition of 1 by I.
- The band performed the song with jazz pianist Chick Corea at the 2004 Grammy Awards.
- A live version filmed at Hyde Park on June 17, 2006 was released on the Live at Hyde Park DVD.
- An acoustic version recorded in August 2006 at Pantages Theatre was released on Peel and Basic.
- A live version recorded on July 7, 2007 at Wembley Stadium in London during Live Globe was released on the "Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis" CD.
- A alive version filmed at Wembley Stadium on June seven, 2008 was released on the Live at Wembley Stadium DVD.
- The band performed the vocal live at the iPhone 5 launch event on September 21, 2012.
- Subsequently Dave Grohl had broken his leg in 2015, and was unable to perform at Glastonbury Festival, Florence and the Machine stepped in for the Foo Fighters and sang a rendition of the song in Grohl'due south laurels. The Foo Fighters later managed to perform the vocal at Glastonbury in 2017, opening their set up and dedicating it to Florence Welch.
- Foo Fighters performed the song for their second number during their 2020 advent on Sat Night Live.
- Performed as function of the "Celebrating America" broadcast for President Joe Biden'due south inauguration celebration on January 20, 2021.
In media [edit]
The acoustic version of this song was used in episode 20 of season 4 ("The Nascence and Death of the Twenty-four hour period") of One Tree Hill during the graduation scene, which is as well when Haley's h2o breaks.
This is also used as the theme song for a video montage showing memorable past goals at Turf Moor for all of Burnley FC'south home games from 2009 to the present.
It was used by George W. Bush for his 2004 re-election campaign without the band'south knowledge. "That was weird," Grohl remarked. "And to me information technology just seemed like a pretty skillful example of how completely out of affect he was. You read those lyrics: they're well-nigh hope and love and compassion. And wait at his administration: war and fear and death. Information technology was laughable. You lot couldn't accept picked a worse vocal. That's why I jumped on the John Kerry campaign. I thought, 'I guess the right matter to do is to go play the song where it'south needed – where it makes sense.'"[four]
The acoustic version was used at the end of episode 21 ("Coalition of the Willing") of the American idiot box series Jericho.
The acoustic version was used by the Calgary Flames during their 2003–04 NHL season cup run, for their opening.
It was released every bit a Rock Band and Stone Band two DLC track on Xbox Live and PSN on December 23, 2008.
Information technology was featured in the 2003 moving-picture show American Wedding.
The song and the acoustic version were both featured in the 2012 ESPY Awards in a montage to commemorate the by 20 years in sports.
"Times Like These" was featured in the 2007 annual WWE Tribute to the Troops.
The Washington Nationals Radio Network plays function of the track as the bridge to the mail service-game bear witness subsequently any game the Nationals win.
An audio-visual encompass version of the song appears in a Dart/T-Mobile commercial as of March 2020.
The Seattle Kraken of the NHL employ the song when they win games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Rails listings [edit]
- UK CD1
- "Times Like These"
- "A Life of Illusion" (Joe Walsh cover)
- "Planet Claire" (The B-52's cover) (Live at New York City, New York, 31 October 2002 with Fred Schneider)
Enhanced Section ("Squeamish Hat")
Enhanced Section ("Back Slapper")
- United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland CD2
- "Times Similar These"
- "Normal"
- "Learn to Wing" (Live in Los Angeles, California, 22 Oct 2002)
Enhanced section ("Japanese Grunge")
- Japan EP
- "Times Like These"
- "A Life of Illusion" (Joe Walsh cover)
- "The 1"
- "Normal"
- "Planet Claire" (The B-52's comprehend) (Live in New York City, New York, 31 Oct 2002 with Fred Schneider)
- "Learn to Fly" (Live at Los Angeles 22 Oct 2002)
- 7" Vinyl
- "Times Like These"
- "A Life of Illusion" (Joe Walsh cover)
Personnel [edit]
- Dave Grohl – pb vocals, rhythm guitar
- Chris Shiflett – lead guitar
- Nate Mendel – bass
- Taylor Hawkins – drums
Charts and certifications [edit]
Alive Lounge Allstars charity single [edit]
| "Times Like These" | |
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| Unmarried by Live Lounge Allstars | |
| Released | 23 April 2020 |
| Venue | Households of diverse artists |
| Length | iv:16 |
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| "Times Like These" (BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Alive Lounge) on YouTube | |
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BBC Radio 1 organised the "biggest ever" Live Lounge cover version as function of their Stay at Dwelling project.[17] The rails was produced past Fraser T. Smith and was performed by the charity supergroup Live Lounge Allstars. Each member recorded and filmed their contribution to the song from their corresponding households in order to encourage social distancing.[xviii] The vocal was released on 23 April 2020 and the video premiered as office of The Big Night In telethon.[nineteen] Among various charities worldwide, profits from the single volition primarily get to Children in Need and Comic Relief, also as WHO'due south COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.[xx] Inside 12 hours of the song'due south initial release, information technology gained 43,000 digital downloads and entered the top 5 on the Great britain Singles Chart.[21] The song reached number 1 on its second week, earning 66,000 nautical chart sales (78% of which were downloads).[22] This song also became the first song produced by BBC Radio 1 to top the chart, and the first BBC release to reach number one since "Perfect Day" in 1997.[22] A lyric video of the embrace version was released on 29 April 2020.[23]
Artists [edit]
The song was performed by the following artists (in alphabetical social club):[24] [25] [26] [27]
Vocals [edit]
- AJ Tracey
- Anne-Marie
- Ben Johnston (of Biffy Clyro)
- Celeste
- Chris Martin (of Coldplay)
- Dan Smith (of Bastille)
- Dave Grohl (of Foo Fighters)
- Dermot Kennedy
- Dua Lipa
- Ellie Goulding
- Grace Carter (chorus)
- Hailee Steinfeld (chorus)
- Jess Glynne
- Luke Hemmings (of 5 Seconds of Summer)
- Mabel
- Mike Kerr (of Royal Blood)
- Paloma Faith
- Rag'n'Bone Man
- Rita Ora
- Simon Neil (of Biffy Clyro)
- Sam Fender
- Sean Paul
- Sigrid
- Yungblud
- Zara Larsson
Instruments [edit]
- Ben Johnston (of Biffy Clyro) – percussion
- Ben Thatcher (of Royal Blood) – percussion
- Chris Martin (of Coldplay) – piano
- Chris Woods (of Bastille) – glockenspiel
- Dave Grohl (of Foo Fighters) – drums
- Ellie Goulding – acoustic guitar
- Fraser T. Smith – guitar, percussion, piano
- James Johnston (of Biffy Clyro) – bass
- Luke Hemmings (of 5 Seconds of Summer) – acoustic guitar
- Sigrid – piano
- Simon Neil (of Biffy Clyro) – acoustic guitar, electrical guitar, violin
- Taylor Hawkins (of Foo Fighters) – drums, percussion
- Yungblud – acoustic guitar
- Wayne Sermon - guitar
Charts [edit]
Certifications [edit]
Other notable covers [edit]
- Glen Campbell recorded the song for his 2008 album Run across Glen Campbell.
- Ryan Adams performed acoustic covers of the song during a 2008 bout of Europe, and has connected to occasionally cover information technology alive both with a backing ring and solo since.
- R&B vocalist JoJo performed an acoustic cover on BBC Radio one Live Lounge, playing the verses and chorus without the sections in 7/4 time.
- American band Shinedown covered the song on their 2011 live album Somewhere in the Stratosphere.
- Florence and the Automobile performed a cover during Glastonbury 2015 as a tribute to the Foo Fighters, whom they'd replaced every bit headliners after Dave Grohl broke his leg.
- Trance DJ and producer Ciaran McAuley recorded the song in collaboration with vocalist Roxanne Emery under their HØLY WATERS alias.
References [edit]
- ^ Moll, James (2011). Back and Along.
- ^ Apter, Jeff (2008). The Dave Grohl Story. Music Sales Grouping. ISBN978-0-85712-021-ii.
- ^ "Official FooFighters.com news headline, "Wanna be in a Foo video?" (bottom of page)". Archived from the original on October 17, 2003. Retrieved 2017-09-14 .
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- ^ "Foo Fighters – Times Like These". ARIA Top l Singles. Retrieved November xiv, 2016.
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- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Peak 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
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- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved Apr 16, 2017.
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- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November fourteen, 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Clan. Retrieved xiii December 2014.
- ^ "British unmarried certifications – Foo Fighters – Times Like These". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 22 May 2020. Select singles in the Format field.Select Gilt in the Certification field.Type Times Like These in the "Search BPI Awards" field and and then press Enter.
- ^ "American single certifications – Foo Fighters – Times Like These". Recording Manufacture Association of America. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ Carr, Flora (21 Apr 2020). "BBC Radio 1 to record "biggest e'er" Alive Lounge for charity". Radio Times . Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "BBC - BBC Radio 1 to record biggest always Alive Lounge for charity amid Coronavirus crisis, featuring Dua Lipa, Chris Martin of Coldplay, AJ Tracey, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, YUNGBLUD and more". BBC. xx Apr 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Music artists unite for Live Lounge charity single". BBC News. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Rowley, Glen (20 Apr 2020). "Dua Lipa, Chris Martin to Cover Foo Fighters' 'Times Like These' for Charity". Billboard . Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Ainsley, Helen (24 April 2020). "Live Lounge Allstars charity single enters Peak 5 just hours afterwards release". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ a b Copsey, Rob (one May 2020). "Radio 1's Stay Home Live Lounge single claims Number ane". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Live Lounge Allstars – Times Like These (Lyric Video – BBC Radio 1 Stay Dwelling house Live Lounge)". YouTube. BBC Radio 1. 29 Apr 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Copsey, Rob (23 April 2020). "Radio one unveil all-star Alive Lounge charity single: Listen". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Times Like These (BBC Radio 1 Stay Dwelling house Live Lounge) on Tidal". Tidal . Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (23 Apr 2020). "Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to join huge 'Times Like These' cover". NME . Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Live Lounge Allstars - Times Like These (BBC Radio 1 Stay Dwelling house Live Lounge)". BBC Radio 1. YouTube. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 24 Apr 2020.
- ^ "Alive Lounge Allstars – Times Like These (BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge)" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Hot Canadian Digital Vocal Sales: May 9, 2020". Billboard . Retrieved May v, 2020.
- ^ "Live Lounge Allstars Chart History (Euro Digital Vocal Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish gaelic Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 18, 2020" [Tip parade list from week 19, 2020] (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved viii May 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Summit 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Times Like These | total Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Live Lounge Allstars Chart History (Hot Rock & Culling Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Alive Lounge Allstars Nautical chart History (Digital Vocal Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Alive Lounge Allstars Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ "British single certifications – Live Lounge Allstars – Times Like These". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 September 2020. Select singles in the Format field.Select Silver in the Certification field.Blazon Times Like These in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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