Independent Women Part I

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"Independent Women Part I"
Song

"Independent Women" is a song by American girl group Destiny's Child. It was written and produced by Beyoncé Knowles, Sam Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier and Cory Rooney for the group's third studio album, Survivor (2001), although the song first appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film adaption of Charlie's Angels. It is also the first single with Michelle Williams on vocals.

Originally, part two of the song was the actual song and part one was known as the Pasadena remix, but it was chosen in favor of the original and was dubbed part one.

Released as both the soundtrack's and album's leading single in fall 2000, the song held the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eleven consecutive weeks from November 2000 to February 2001. Later it was named the 18th most successful song of the 2000s, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade.[2] Although, for the United Kingdom, it was released on the same day, with both Part I and Part II counting as the song release.

Music video

The music video was shot in Los Angeles from August 27 to September 1, 2000 and directed by Francis Lawrence. Destiny's Child take part of a futuristic "Charlie's Angels" boot camp and sit in a classroom to watch footage of "Charlie's Angels". They learn from them and try out the challenges in several steps: Agility (Dancing), Altitude (Sky diving), Combat (Martial arts fighting) and Race (motorbike). At the end, the women are greeted by the ever-mysterious "Charlie". The band also performs in a huge disco set inbetween the scenes. The musicvideo premiered on "MTV - Making the Video" and is featured on the DualDisc edition of the album #1's and on the DVD-release of Charlie's Angels.

Reception

The song was nominated for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media" at the 2001 Grammy Awards. It was also ranked at number 85 on the list of Britain's favorite 100 songs, published in May 2002.[3]

The song was the 25th best selling of 2000 in the UK.

Track lisitings

European CD Single COL 669822 2

  1. "Independent Women" (Part 1) (Album Version) - 3:41
  2. "Independent Women" (Joe Smooth 200 Proof 2 Step Mix) - 4:17
  3. "Independent Women" (Maurice's Radio Mix)1 - 3:54
  4. "Independent Women" (Victor Calderone Club Mix)1 - 9:36

UK CD Single Part 1 670593 2

  1. "Independent Women" (Part 1) (Album Version) - 3:41
  2. "Independent Women" (Victor Calderone Club Mix)1 - 9:36
  3. "Independent Women" (Maurice's Radio Mix)1 - 3:54

UK CD Single Part 2[4]

  1. "Independent Women" (Part 2)
  2. "Say My Name" (Timbaland Remix)
  3. "So Good"
  4. includes Charlie's Angels movie poster

US CD Single 44K 79493
US Vinyl Single

  1. "Independent Women" (Part 1) (Album Version) - 3:41
  2. "Independent Women" (Victor Calderone Drum Dub Mix)1 - 5:30
  3. "Independent Women" (Victor Calderone Club Mix)1 - 9:36
  4. "Independent Women" (Maurice's Independent Man Remix)1 - 7:30
  5. "8 Days Of Christmas" - 3:29
Notes
  • 1 These remixes contain newly recorded vocals, arranged by Maurice Joshua.

Chart performance

"Independent Women" was a chart success in the United States. The single peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, during which Charlie's Angels just filled North American movie theaters. The feat gave the group their third number-one single in the country.[5] The single hold to the top position in the following week, which was seen as bouyed by the strong box office performance of the film and the heavy rotation it received.[6] The song had a massive radio airplay, staying almost ten weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay,[7] significantly contributing to the performance of the single on the main chart. Subsequently, the single spent eleven consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 top position.[8] During its tenth week at the top spot, the music press had expected that the single will fall off the top position because of strong competition at retail;[9] however, it sustained due to the high sales of the single's maxi version, released in December 2000.[8] It was in the 2000-2001 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records for longest-running song by a female group. "Independent Women" also topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart for three weeks, becoming Destiny's Child fourth number one single on this chart.[7]

In the United Kingdom, "Independent Women" debuted at number one, becoming the group's first number-one single in the country.[10][11] The British Phonographic Industry has certified the single gold for sales of over 400,000 physical singles. It also reached the number one position in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. It is also Destiny's Child's most successful single to date.

Credits and personnel

Charts

End of year chart (2001) Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[30] 10

Sales and certifications

Country Certification Sales Date
United Kingdom Gold 450,000[31] January 19, 2001

References

  1. ^ http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gzYSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QfIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4250,5581909&dq=destiny%27s+child+charlie%27s+angels&hl=en
  2. ^ Hot 100 Decade Songs
  3. ^ "Full list: Britain's favourite 100 songs". The Guardian. 2002-05-08. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
  4. ^ http://www.mattscdsingles.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Destiny_s_Child_133.html
  5. ^ "Destiny's Child's 'Women' Rules The Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2000-11-09. Retrieved 2008-10-10. [dead link]
  6. ^ "'Women' Rules The Hot 100 Again". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2000-11-16. Retrieved 2008-10-10. [dead link]
  7. ^ a b Jeckell, Barry (2001-01-04). "'Independent' Stays On Top". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-10. [dead link]
  8. ^ a b Mathis, Derrick (2001-01-18). "Destiny's Child Keep 'Women' On Top". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
  9. ^ Mathis, Derrick (2001-01-11). "Destiny's Child Remains 'Independent' At No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-07. [dead link]
  10. ^ "'Women' Puts Destiny's Child Atop U.K. Chart". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2000-11-27. Retrieved 2008-10-10. [dead link]
  11. ^ "Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part 1". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2008-10-10. [dead link]
  12. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  13. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  14. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  15. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  16. ^ "Destiny's Child Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  17. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". Tracklisten.
  18. ^ "Destiny's Child: Independent Women Part I" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
  19. ^ "Chart Track: Week 2000, 48". Irish Singles Chart.
  20. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". Top Digital Download.
  21. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  22. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". Top 40 Singles.
  23. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". VG-lista.
  24. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". Singles Top 100.
  25. ^ "Destiny's Child – Independent Women Part I". Swiss Singles Chart.
  26. ^ "Destiny's Child: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  27. ^ "Destiny's Child Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  28. ^ "Destiny's Child Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  29. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 2000". Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  30. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 2000". Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  31. ^ ">Anthony, James. "'Of course you can lose yourself'".
Preceded by Billboard Hot 100 number one single
November 18, 2000 - January 27, 2001 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
"Dreamin'" by Loleatta Holloway
 Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single
December 16, 2000 		Succeeded by
"Livin' for Love" by Natalie Cole
Preceded by Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number one single
December 23, 2000 - January 6, 2001 		Succeeded by
Preceded by UK Singles Chart number one single
November 26, 2000 - December 3, 2000 		Succeeded by
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