Crash (Gwen Stefani song)
"Crash" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (2004). Written by Stefani and No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal, the song uses car metaphors to describe a relationship.[1] Many music critics compared the song to music made by American female rap group Salt-n-Pepa.[2][3][4]
| "Crash" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Gwen Stefani | ||||
| from Love. Angel. Music. Baby." | ||||
| Released | January 24, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Kanal | |||
| Gwen Stefani singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
Unlike the previous singles released from the Love. Angel. Music. Baby. album, "Crash" was the only song not to feature an actual music video, a live performance from the Harajuku Lovers Tour was used instead, this was mainly because Stefani was pregnant with her first child.[5]
Track listings
- US 12" promotional single[6]
- A1. "Crash" (Album Version) – 4:06
- B1. "Crash" (Instrumental) – 4:05
- B2. "Crash" (A Cappella) – 4:06
- European promotional CD single[7]
- "Crash" (Album Version) – 4:06
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Love. Angel. Music. Baby.[8]
- Gwen Stefani – lead vocals, songwriting
- Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
- Lee Groves – keyboards, mix programming
- Rob Haggett – second assistant engineer
- Tony Kanal – keyboards, production, programming, songwriting, synthesizers
- Colin "Dog" Mitchell – recording
- Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing
- David Treahearn – assistant engineering
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 49 |
| US Pop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 20 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[11] | 28 |
| US Rhythmic Songs (Billboard)[12] | 38 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | January 24, 2006 | Contemporary hit radio | Interscope | [13] |
| Rhythmic contemporary radio | [14] |
Crash (Gwen Stefani Song) Media
Stefani wore a L.A.M.B. racecar-style tracksuit for performances of "Crash" on the Harajuku Lovers Tour
References
- ↑ Cinquemani, Sal (November 20, 2004). "Gwen Stefani: Love. Angel. Music. Baby". Slant Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ Vineyard, Jennifer; Pak, SuChin (December 6, 2004). "Gwen Stefani Turns To Bandmate For Aid After Freak-Out". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ Vineyard, Jennifer. "Gwen Stefani: Scared Solo". MTV. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ Murison, Krissi (December 10, 2004). "Gwen Stefani : Love Angel Music Baby". NME. Time Inc. UK. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ "For The Record: Quick News On Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Gwen Stefani, Nick Lachey & More". MTV News. Viacom. February 28, 2006. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Gwen Stefani – Crash (12", Promo)". Discogs. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Gwen Stefani – Crash (CD, Promo)". Discogs. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (CD liner notes). Gwen Stefani. Interscope Records. 2004. B0003469-02.
- ↑ "Illegal name entered Gwen Stefani/Gwen+Stefani/chart?f=379 Gwen Stefani Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Gwen Stefani. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Illegal name entered Gwen Stefani/Gwen+Stefani/chart?f=381 Gwen Stefani Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Pop Songs for Gwen Stefani. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Love.Angel.Music.Baby. – Gwen Stefani | Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Illegal name entered Gwen Stefani/Gwen+Stefani/chart?f=378 Gwen Stefani Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Gwen Stefani. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ↑ "CHR/Top 40 – Week Of: January 24, 2006". R&R. Retrieved June 12, 2016.[dead link]
- ↑ "Rhythmic – Week Of: January 24, 2006". R&R. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2016.