Chemistry (Semisonic song)

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"Chemistry"
Semisonic Chemistry Single.jpg
Single by Semisonic
from the album All About Chemistry
ReleasedJanuary 8, 2001 (2001-01-08)
GenreRock[1]
Length
  • 4:09 (album version)
  • 3:53 (edit)
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Dan Wilson
Producer(s)Semisonic
Semisonic singles chronology
"Secret Smile"
(1999) 		"Chemistry"
(2001) 		"Get a Grip"
(2001)
Music video
Semisonic - Chemistry on YouTube

"Chemistry" is a song by American rock band Semisonic. It was their first single on their 2001 album, All About Chemistry. Released to radio on January 8, 2001, it reached number six on the US Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, number 21 in New Zealand, number 35 in the United Kingdom, and number 39 in Ireland.

Music video[]

The music video for this song was filmed in 2000 in a house in Silver Lake, California. The video was directed by Liz Friedlander.[1][2] It features the journey of a small silver ball which, at one stage, passes through a Rube Goldberg machine, and includes a series of domestic disasters.

Track listings[]

Charts[]

Chart (2001) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 39
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 85
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 21
Scotland (OCC)[10] 24
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 35
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] 6
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 31
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[14] 39

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
United States January 8, 2001 (2001-01-08)
MCA [1][15]
Australia February 12, 2001 (2001-02-12) CD [16]
United States February 13, 2001 (2001-02-13) Contemporary hit radio [17]
United Kingdom February 19, 2001 (2001-02-19)
  • CD
  • cassette
 [18]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Semisonic Plays with 'Chemistry'". Billboard. March 14, 2001. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
  2. ^ "Chemistry : Video Shoot". Semisonic. Archived from the original on December 20, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
  3. ^ Chemistry (US promo CD liner notes). Semisonic. MCA Records. 2001. MCAR 25284-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Chemistry (European CD single liner notes). Semisonic. MCA Records. 2001. 155 793-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Chemistry (European enhanced CD single liner notes). Semisonic. MCA Records. 2001. MCSTD 40248, 155 801-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Chemistry (European & Australian enhanced maxi-single liner notes). Semisonic. MCA Records. 2001. 155 792-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Semisonic". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Semisonic – Chemistry" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  9. ^ "Charts.nz – Semisonic – Chemistry". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  12. ^ "Semisonic Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  13. ^ "Semisonic Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "Semisonic Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  15. ^ "Semisonic: 'Chemsitry'" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1383. January 5, 2000. p. 1. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  16. ^ "The ARIA Report: ARIA New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 12th February 2001" (PDF). ARIA. February 12, 2001. p. 22. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  17. ^ "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1388. February 9, 2000. p. 69. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  18. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting February 19, 2001: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. February 17, 2001. p. 35. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

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