"Since U Been Gone" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson from her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). "[104] The song was used in twelfth season of Brazilian soap opera Malhação. ", "Green Day Clean Up, Kelly Clarkson Gets Wet, 50 Rips Into Fat Joe At VMAs", "Exclusive: Stars' Favorite (& Craziest!) All three judges were impressed with Ben Folds commenting "You guys gave voices to the instruments" while Shawn Stockman, praising the rhythm and percussion section, renamed Kevin and Avi "Meat and Potatoes". During the show we are taken back to the performers time in high school, theatre school and then their more recent adult life. 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He also added that it was one of the several surprises from the concert. The music video for this song is about a girl going into her ex-boyfriend's house and destroying everything. Despite fulfilling the judges' desire to hear something original, his rendition of the song drew criticism from the judges, with Simon Cowell commenting that Hall seemed like a dancer trying to sing. D. A Day To Remember Lyrics. Addressing the audience as their lost friend, Lamb wonders out loud what they… #TransFringe: Shows by trans and non-binary folk at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019. I could get used to this. [118] In April 2017, it appeared at number two of Billboard's 100 greatest choruses of the 21st century[119] and is also one of Clarkson's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits. It was then given to Hilary Duff, but she rejected the song because she could not reach its higher notes. [46] During the week ending April 9, 2005, "Since U Been Gone" ascended to a new peak of number two on the Billboard Hot 100, second to 50 Cent's "Candy Shop". [94] The song was included as the opening track of the American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits, a compilation album that celebrates 10 years of American Idol which features tracks from nine winners of the show. [33] Steve Lampiris of ZME Music opined that the song is "one of very few perfect pop songs released in the last ten years," stating that it is hard to determine the principal reason that makes the song very successful. 2. Kelly Clarkson-Wikipedia. We put some heavier guitars and harder drums on it. She realises that he fell in love quickly and didnt really know who they were inside.They have now broken up and she is … Colder Than My Heart, If You Can Imagine. 1. [111], Bill Lamb of About.com ranked the song as the 29th best pop song of all time, expressing that "Kelly Clarkson has stated that she insisted on adding the rock feel to the recording. 1 of 16. Monument. [2] Clarkson told MTV that the song is about a relationship turned sour although it was going well at the very beginning. [90] American rock band A Day to Remember recorded their own version of "Since U Been Gone" which was included in the reissued version of their album, For Those Who Have Heart. 3. 1 of 20. Bm. Tuning: G C E A. Since U Been Gone - song by Kelly Clarkson | Spotify We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. AZLyrics. "Since U Been Gone" was released as the album's lead single in November 2004 and became Clarkson's most successful single on the Hot 100 despite peaking at number two. In Australia, the song debuted and peaked at number three on February 13, 2005. Rolling Stone ranked it at number 482 of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2010. The next scene shows Clarkson in the bathroom where she fixes her face in the mirror, she opens the medicine cabinet and tossing all the pills in the medicine cabinet over her shoulder and messing all the bathroom items on the floor, squirting the toothpaste into the sink. [9] Yeah Yeah Yeahs songwriter Karen O said noticing the similarity was "like getting bitten by a poisonous varmint". The following tracks will sound good when mixed with Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone, because they have similar tempos, adjacent Camelot values, and … "[92] A cover of the song by Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club was included in their "Ten Days, Ten Covers, Ten Years" project where they covered a song every day for ten days. 1. According to the Since U Been Gone Songfacts, the song almost didn't make it onto the Breakaway album; when Clarkson heard the first, acoustic version of the tune, she didn't like it. 4.9 out of 5 stars 9 ratings. [47] This made "Since U Been Gone" the first pop song by a solo female artist to reach the top two chart positions in 2005. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. [53] As of September 2017, "Since U Been Gone" has sold 2,973,000 paid digital downloads. [3] Dr. Luke also explained that Hilary Duff's management was interested in the song but rejected it because Duff could not reach the song's higher notes. D. 2. 1 of 17 . 1 of 14. '"[33] On the other hand, Johnni Macke of E! In the United States, the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, behind "Candy Shop" by 50 Cent and Olivia. 3. It is a story of longing, loss, memory and friendship and is told with passion and resilience. "[26] In an interview with Dan Snierson of Entertainment Weekly, it was noted that Clarkson sang "So together but so broken up inside/ 'Cause I can't breathe" in "Behind These Hazel Eyes", but in "Since U Been Gone", she sang "But since you been gone/ I can breathe for the first time." For the 1970s rock song, see, "I went to Max Martin's studio in Sweden. Her rendition was praised by the judges; Louis Walsh felt that her performance was effortless while Kelly Rowland remarked that "Amelia Lily hits those notes in her sleep! When asked whether she was a bipolar asthmatic, Clarkson responded that "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is about a dipstick who is unhappy because she has completely screwed up, and "Since U Been Gone" is an expression of relief because her ex is now miserable. He opined that the two songs allow the melodies to represent themselves because the tight musical arrangements complement Clarkson's vocals. 2. Writer(s): Martin Karl Sandberg, Lukasz Gottwald. 3. "[12] Clarkson also explained that when she first heard "Since U Been Gone", she felt that it sounded a little bit pop for her direction, and she decided to tweak the song musically by incorporating drums and guitars. I said, "Ah, I love this song,' and Max was like, 'If they would just write a damn pop chorus on it!' "Since U Been Gone" was inspired by the 2003 song "Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Martin originally wrote "Since U Been Gone" with Pink in mind, but she turned it down. He added that the songs sound mainstream and youthful. And when he said that, it was like, light bulb. "[29] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine thought that Clarkson did a good impression of Pat Benatar in "Since U Been Gone". [6], "Maps" and "Since U Been Gone" share similar introductions, post-chorus guitar breaks, middle eights, and are both in the key of G major. 2. This article is about a song recorded by Kelly Clarkson. [32], Stephen Thompson of NPR Music called the song "one of the decade's finest pop anthems" which is infused with energy, charisma and full-throated intensity. "Since U Been Gone" was also a worldwide success, peaking in the top five in Austria, Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. [17] The song, which is set in common time with a moderate tempo of 132 beats per minute, is written in the key of G major. Am. She explained, "In the beginning, I'm like tipping things over and smearing mud all over the walls and it seems like my apartment, but it ends up being the other girl's that he's with, so it's a humorous video. 2fr. “Since U Been Gone is buoyant, as theatre becomes a place of exploration, distraction and safety” “poignant and current… the words within Since U Been Gone are what make it feel special and intriguing” Cast & Creatives. He commented on its status as a blueprint for female pop songs, as seen in song productions by artists such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Pink. 2. [40] The song received a nomination in the category of Song of the Year: Mainstream Hit Radio at the 2005 Radio Music Awards[41] but lost to Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together". Price: £17.49: See all 6 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. [13], "Since U Been Gone" is a pop rock[14] and power pop[15] power ballad[16] written and produced by Max Martin and Dr. ", "Kelly Clarkson's Top 5 Most Memorable Live Performances", "50's Cannons, Kelly's Showers, VMA Winners' Water Walkway: How'd They Do That? [55] It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments of over 70,000 units. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson Album: Breakaway Track 2 2004 Standard Tuning No Capo G: 320003 or 320033 Am: x02210 Em: x22000 F: x33211 or 133211 Bm: x24432 C: x32010 D: xx0232 [Intro] G [Verse] G Am Here's the thing we started out friends Em F G It was cool but it was all pretend, yeah yeah Am Em F Since you been gone G Am You dedicated you took the time Em F G … It is an uptempo pop rock and power pop power ballad that infuses electronic sounds with a mixture of a soft and loud alternative rock sound. The music video was nominated for three awards in the 2005 MTV Music Awards, winning two out of the three awards namely Best Female Video and Best Pop Video. 1. [116] The AOL Radio Staff put the song at number 10 on their list of 10 Best Break Up Songs. "[115] Rolling Stone ranked "Since U Been Gone" at number 482 of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2010,[1] whose readers listed it as the ninth-ranked single of the last decade. Since U Been Gone est une chanson de Kelly Clarkson, . [107] The song propelled Clarkson to success in mainstream pop music and was regarded as a power pop milestone in the 2000s. Teddy Lamb's Since U Been Gone is a 'remembering play', an autobiographical look at the history of a best-friendship, and how one friend lives on after the other passes away. The song, which was written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, was released as the lead single from Breakaway two weeks before the album was released. 3. [80] Clarkson performed the song on Saturday Night Live in 2005,[81] along with the 2006 BRIT Awards which took place in Earls Court, London. We recorded it there with Max and the co-writer of the song, Lukasz Gottwald. F. 1. [10], "Since U Been Gone" was the last track that Clarkson recorded for Breakaway;[7] it was recorded in Sweden. 'Why don't we do that, but put a big chorus on it?" 1 of 13. Since U Been Gone is an intimate love letter to someone who is no longer here. "[85] In 2011, Clarkson performed "Since U Been Gone" as well as "Mr. Know It All" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show while promoting her fifth album, Stronger. [59] In Ireland, it entered the Irish Singles Chart at number eight on the week ending July 7, 2005[60] and peaked at number four three weeks later. [24], The song's narrative is in first person, from the point of view of a woman who is relieved with the end of her relationship. [7] Both Martin and Dr. Luke were associated with pop music, but they wanted to produce rock songs. G. 2. Follow @genius The song was performed by Todrick Hall on the eighth season of American Idol. "[114] The A.V. [43], "Since U Been Gone" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 70 for the week ending December 18, 2004. [88], "Since U Been Gone" has been covered by many artists. Later, Clarkson takes a framed photo of her ex-boyfriend with another girl in the living room, before pushing a tall CD rack over. She cuts up dresses, rifling through the closets and pulling out clothes, destroying them and singing in a pile of them. Download Pdf. 3. The singer (narrator) feels like she fell for them to quickly and is glad that they broke up. Strumming. Kelly Clarkson performed a high energy version of her song "Since U Been Gone" barefoot wearing a torn up halter top and Capri pants. "Since U Been Gone" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson from her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). C. 1. [61] Elsewhere in Europe, the song was also a success; it peaked at number three in Austria,[62] number seven in Switzerland,[63] number nine in Norway,[64] number 10 in the Netherlands,[65] and number 16 in Sweden. [86] At the VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul television special, Clarkson performed a medley of "You Keep Me Hangin' On", "Spotlight", "Real Love", and "Since U Been Gone" with Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson. Club staff rated the song as one of their favorite gleeful breakup songs, writing "The minute that bass and drum machine start, this song is an anthem of the scorned, a call to self-actualization, and an instant hands-in-the-air dance party. 1 of 27. [102] Lanford Beard of Entertainment Weekly noted that the song was used during the audition sequences in the film, writing "Set to Kelly Clarkson’s "Since U Been Gone," it arranged the singers in a clever a cappella tapestry that simultaneously landed laughs and showed off their talents. D. 3. When she gets to a container of birth control pills, she turns on the water in the sink, snaps the pills out, and drops them down the drain. [77][78] Clarkson told People that one of her favourite moments on television was performing "Since U Been Gone" at the MTV Video Music Awards, saying "I hate being all dressed up, so the fact that I was soaking wet with mascara smeared all over my face was definitely the highlight of my evening! [35] In 2015, Gary Trust of Billboard wrote that "Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone", co-written by Max Martin, especially helped lead to pure pop's reemergence, and the breakthroughs of Rihanna, Katy Perry, [Taylor] Swift and Lady Gaga would soon follow (as well as [Britney] Spears' own revival)", stating that the song "began to erode hip-hop's early '00s reign, with women at the forefront of turning the tide. Dave Donelly of Sputnikmusic praised Walker's cover for sticking closely to Clarkson's version. 4 contributors total, last edit on Dec 09, 2020. About Since U Been Gone 'He was a boy, she was a girl. "Since U Been Gone" is a song written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald and recorded for American singer Kelly Clarkson's second album, Breakaway (2004). Speak Of The Devil. [83] Clarkson's performance of the song at the Beacon Theatre, New York City stirred crowd into a frenzy, causing the show to be closed abruptly. He commented, "It's just one great hook after another. Clarkson hides her face as she walks away from them. [44] On its second week, the song moved to number 53,[45] before jumping to number 38 the following week. Since you've been gone You dedicated, you took the time Wasn't long 'til I called you mine Yeah, yeah Since you've been gone And all you'd ever hear me say Is how I pictured me with you That's all you'd ever hear me say But since you've been gone I can breathe for the first time I'm so moving on Yeah, yeah Thanks to you Now I get what I want [50] It also spent seven consecutive weeks at number one on the US Pop Songs. [34] In 2014, Ryan Kailath of NPR Music argued that the song succeeded by borrowing from musical trends that preceded it, such as 1990s R&B and alternative rock. 4,078 views, added to favorites 179 times. 1 of 26. 3. On September 27, 2011, Joseph Gordon-Levitt covered the song in the style of Axl Rose on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Realizing that her record had more of a rock influence, Clarkson finally agreed to collaborate with them."[7]. [75] Performing barefoot,[76] Clarkson sang the song as rain cascaded onto the audience. Follow @genius on Twitter for updates 1 of 18. The following tracks will sound good when mixed with Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone, because they have similar tempos, adjacent Camelot values, and complementary styles. [26] Gary Trust of Billboard thought that "Since U Been Gone" is a defining song of the 2000s. [2], In an interview for Blender, Martin and Dr. Luke revealed that they had originally intended Pink to sing "Since U Been Gone", however, she turned it down. "[7] The music video premiered on Total Request Live on November 16, 2004. She then smashes the framed photo through a glass table, breaking it in half. Nothing packs more romantic rage than the original Idol's 2004 kiss-off to a coldhearted ex. [52] "Since U Been Gone" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 25, 2006. View interactive tab. 1 of 15. It also peaked in the top ten in Norway, Germany, and Switzerland. Katy Kroll of Rolling Stone lambasted their cover for being "pitchy" and "almost unlistenable",[99] Gord Craig of Leader-Post felt that Brown did not deliver her best although she sounded great with Legend. [70][71] MusicOMH ranked the music video as the 86th best video of the last decade. [7] The song was officially released to mainstream radio stations in the United States on November 16, 2004 as the lead single of Breakaway. She added, "You know, 'Why don't I just go trash her house? Three weeks later, it peaked at number 11 and matched that position for three non-consecutive weeks. "[7] Clarkson expressed that in the music video, viewers would get to see her act out of character. Grey Haymes of Times Union remarked that the song was "re-made and re-modeled with a throbbing, fuzzed-out bassline and an irresistible techno pulse as the foundation for her hook-filled pop song." According to MTV, Clarkson had already finished recording her materials for her second album, Breakaway in late 2004 when she was advised by her A&R to fly to Sweden to meet with Martin and Dr. [22] The same opinion was echoed by Entertainment Weekly staff who thought that the song highlighted Clarkson's "sublime" vocals and praised the song for its "addictive" hook. Rock guitarist Russ Ballard originally wrote Since You Been Gone and released it in 1976. [72] In February 2012, the music video received a Pop-Up Video treatment by VH1 which shows "pops up" bubbles containing trivia, witticisms and borderline sexual innuendos throughout the video. It worked. [39] It also won the award for Best Pop Sing-Along Song at the 2005 XM Nation Music Awards. “Since U Been Gone” was released as the second single from Kelly Clarkson ’s second album, Breakaway. The song has been ranked 342nd by Billboard on its 600 most massive smashes over the chart's six decades. [27], The song received positive reviews upon its release. Download Pdf. "[103] Christy Lemire of The Boston Globe was positive of the song's incorporation in the film during the audition process due to its beautiful editing which makes "it feels like a fresh take on the tried-and-true, bad-first-date montage. It was driving him nuts, because that indie song was sort of on six, going to seven, going to eight, the chorus comes ... and it goes back down to five. 90,480 views, added to favorites 4,071 times. [67], Stephen Thompson of NPR Music was disappointed with the music video because it "undercuts its message to an alarming degree: The words say 'Since you've been gone / I can breathe for the first time,' but the pictures say, 'Breaking up with you necessitates destroying all of your property. When friends die and pronouns change, what's left of the memories that don't fit anymore? >> This won a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. "[109] The song was ranked by Pitchfork Media as the 21st best track of the 2000s; they wrote that "'Since U Been Gone' gave us one of the most blunt rallying cries of the last ten years, a perfectly realized sing-along chorus that will be a karaoke staple for years. [...] And so I do it in the video. But since you been gone I can breathe for the first time I'm so moving on, yeah yeah Thanks to you Now I get what I want Since you been gone You had your chance, you blew it Out of sight, out of mind Shut your mouth, I just can't take it Again and again and again and again Since you been gone (since you been gone) I can breathe for the first time [93] "Since U Been Gone" was sampled in Girl Talk's "Here's The Thing" on his 2008 album, Feed the Animals. Since U Been Gone Since U Been Gone Submit Corrections. [49] After the week ending March 26, 2005, the song topped the US Pop 100 for six consecutive weeks, through the week ending March 26, 2005. It was included in the setlist of her My December Tour as an encore. [31] The staff of Slant Magazine later ranked "Since U Been Gone" at number thirteen in their list of Best Singles of the Aughts, writing that the song proves Clarkson's powerful ability as a vocalist as well as her versatility as an artist. [37][38] At the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, the song won the category of Choice Single. Last edit on Oct 04, 2017. He praised the way Clarkson sings the chorus, which implies that she was the one who ended the relationship. It's written in a way that is so transparent in terms of drawing from a lot of what's vaguely edgy and popular right now, but put together in such a perfect little package. Recommendations for Harmonic Mixing. [98] On June 13, 2012, John Legend and his duet partner, Meleana Brown, covered "Since U Been Gone" in Duets. Em. The final scene shows the couple seeing their damaged apartment in shock and the scene of the locket swinging. Since U Been Gone ukulele chords by Kelly Clarkson. [54], Internationally, "Since U Been Gone" was a commercial success. [48] Fred Bronson of Billboard noted that had "Since U Been Gone" moved to number one, it would become the 41st chart-topper for the American Idol franchise. You dedicated you took the time Wasn't long till I called you mine Yeah yeah Since you've been gone. The Plot To Bomb The Panhandle. "http":"https";t.getElementById(r)||(n=t.createElement(e),n.id=r,n.src=i+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js",s.parentNode.insertBefore(n,s))}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Davis said, "Max was looking to move on from what he had done with Backstreet Boys, and I really spent time convincing them that an 'American Idol' winner could bring all the feeling and passion that was required to the song. I also really appreciate the more advanced pop pastiche aspects of it. "Since U Been Gone" was covered by many artists, notably the American rock band A Day to Remember, indie rocker Ted Leo as well as the Canadian indie rock band, Tokyo Police Club, and used in Brazilian soap opera Malhação. Em. 1. Since you've been gone is simply about two people breaking up. [108] Entertainment Weekly put it on its end-of-the-decade "best-of" list, saying, "Can anyone do bitter better? Lyrically, the song is written from a woman's point of view where she expresses her sense of relief with the end of her troubled relationship. 1. [74] Her performance garnered positive reviews from critics, who considered it one of the highlights in the event. Author Unregistered. ", "Kelly Clarkson's 'Since U Been Gone' Gets A Pop Up Video! [19] The song also incorporates ringing guitars with plaintive lyrics[20] and a huge chorus. — Clarkson's first impression of "Since U Been Gone". [CDATA[ Here's the thing we started off friends It was cool but it was all pretend Yeah yeah Since you've been gone. By using our website and services, you … //]]>, Sorry, we have to make sure you're a human before we can show you this page. album: "For Those Who Have Heart" (2007) Fast Forward To 2012. Now it's explosive.". [30] He concluded his review by emphasizing that Breakaway proves that Clarkson has successfully dodged the sophomore slump but "Since U Been Gone" helped her establish her success. It is an uptempo pop rock and power pop power ballad that infuses electronic sounds with a mixture of a soft and loud alternative rock sound. [25] Steve Lampiris of ZME Music lauded Clarkson's vocals as the heart of the song. "[citation needed] The song was also covered by Luke O'Dell on the third season of The X Factor Australia. 1. Strumming. Nicol Parkinson Musician & Performer. Martin originally wrote "Since U Been Gone" with Pinkin mind, but she tur… G. 3. The scenes of Clarkson singing with her band then alternate with a montage of her destroying the apartment, breaks the glass window from the door, breaks the vase, television, clock, fridge, lights, microwave, phone, furniture, and chair. After the first chorus, Clarkson walks into a room full of closets. [120] It's a cool job. 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