Ocean Avenue (song)

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"Ocean Avenue"
Yellowcard- Ocean Ave single.jpg
Single by Yellowcard
from the album Ocean Avenue
B-side"Firewater"
ReleasedDecember 15, 2003 (2003-12-15)
StudioSunset Sound (Hollywood, California)
GenrePop punk[1]
Length3:18
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Neal Avron
Yellowcard singles chronology
"Way Away"
(2003) 		"Ocean Avenue"
(2003) 		"Only One"
(2005)

"Ocean Avenue" is a song by American rock band Yellowcard. "Ocean Avenue" was released to radio on December 15, 2003, as the second single from the band's fourth studio album of the same name (2003). The song is notable for having launched the band into the mainstream, receiving numerous spins on MTV and heavy crossover airplay on alternative and mainstream radio. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Background[]

According to former guitarist Ben Harper, "Ocean Avenue" is written about Jacksonville, FL. "It’s this place where we used to hang out in Jacksonville. Instead of talking about a girl, it’s talking about a scene and a feeling that we want to get back to: hanging out and writing, before we moved back to California."[2] The lyrics also reference Cherry Street, where Key's childhood home is located in Neptune Beach. [3]

Music video[]

The music video depicts frontman Ryan Key facing his fate in different ways before starting over again using a time loop device (similar to that of the film Run Lola Run), each scenario beginning with Key waking face down on the sidewalk surrounded by broken glass, and ending with his fateful encounter with a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. The video became a TRL favorite, reaching number 1 on the countdown, and later received the MTV2 Award at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.[4]

The briefcase featured in the video features adorned with a lamb symbol, the same symbol featured in the video for Brand New's "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades". Both videos were directed by Marc Webb, who used the lamb as his trademark. The briefcase appeared again in video for Yellowcard's "Rough Landing, Holly", also directed by Webb.

This was the last music video to feature Alex Lewis as the band's bassist.

Track listings[]

European and Australian CD single[5]

  1. "Ocean Avenue" – 3:18
  2. "Way Away" (acoustic version) – 3:52
  3. "Firewater" – 3:20

UK 7-inch single[6]

A. "Ocean Avenue" – 3:18
B. "Firewater" – 3:20

Charts and sales[]

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States December 15, 2003 (2003-12-15) Alternative radio Capitol [18]
United Kingdom September 6, 2004 (2004-09-06) CD Parlophone [19]

References[]

  1. ^ Chesler, Josh (August 31, 2015). "10 Best Pop-Punk Songs of All Time". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. ^ Richardson, Sean (April 2004). "Stomping grounds". The Boston Phoenix. Archived from the original on February 2, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
  3. ^ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/yellowcard/ocean-avenue
  4. ^ Jones, Tekindra (September 23, 2004). "CD Review: Yellowcard – "Ocean Avenue"". The Daily Vidette. Archived from the original on August 13, 2007. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  5. ^ Ocean Avenue (European & Australian CD single liner notes). Yellowcard. Capitol Records. 2004. 7243 5 48765 2 3.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Ocean Avenue (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Yellowcard. Parlophone. 2004. CL 860, 7243 5 48765 7 8.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ "Issue 748" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1564. July 16, 2004. p. 31. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "Charts.nz – Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  11. ^ "Yellowcard: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  12. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  13. ^ "Yellowcard Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  14. ^ "Yellowcard Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  15. ^ "Yellowcard Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  16. ^ "Yellowcard Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  17. ^ "American single certifications – Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  18. ^ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  19. ^ "Ocean Avenue". Amazon. Retrieved July 2, 2021.


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