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Revision as of 03:37, 28 December 2012
For the song by Social Distortion, see Far Behind (Social Distortion song). For the song by Eddie Vedder, see Into the Wild.
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"Far Behind" is a song by American post-grunge band Candlebox and the third single from their eponymous debut album. It is one of the band's most well known, entering the charts in July 1993 and remaining there until January the following year when it was officially released as a single. It is the group's highest-charting hit, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, after spending almost a year on the chart. It also reached #4 and #7, on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts, respectively. "Far Behind" was also included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006. This song charted better than any other Candlebox single and is often regarded as a '90s alternative rock staple.
Meaning
"Far Behind" is one of a few hit 1990s singles written in tribute to the late singer Andrew Wood. In a 1994 interview with Playgirl, Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin stated that it was inspired by two friends who overdosed on heroin and "represents the loss of love between friends and having to be left with the feeling of emptiness."[1] He elaborated in a 2008 interview:
- "I wrote 'Far Behind' for Andy Wood. I was a huge Malfunkshun fan and a huge Mother Love Bone fan and I got to know Andy early on in his career when I was working in a shoe store with Susan Silver who was managing Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains."[2]
Appearances
The song was performed on Late Show with David Letterman amidst the promotion of Candlebox.[3] During the 2000s, it has appeared on various 1990s compilation albums such as MTV the First 1000 Years: Rock, Double Shot: Alt Rock, Essential Music Videos: '90s Rock, The Buzz, Buzz Ballads, and Whatever: The '90s Pop and Culture Box. The song can be heard on an episode of the HBO series Eastbound & Down when Kenny Powers goes to Shane's funeral while carrying a boombox on his shoulder.
Music video
The "Far Behind" video was directed by Nick Egan. It revolves mainly around an old, battered house and its inhabitants. Early on, Martin sings with a corded microphone while walking through the neglected structure. A cheerful young woman is also seen sitting at the edge of a grimy, near-empty outdoor pool. The chorus then has a man splashing red paint across the white walls. Various people are seen lying around the house including a lone, weary looking man in a bathtub who at one point appears to be defending himself from a drowning attempt. Song lyrics are scribbled along parts of the walls, and an American flag serves as a backdrop to certain shots. "Far Behind" aired heavily on MTV and was one of the most requested videos of 1993.
In Popular Culture
In the SyFy Channel's televion show Alphas the song was played in season 2, episode 4.
Tracklist
- Far Behind (Album Version) (4:58)
- Far Behind/Voodoo Child (Slight Return) (Live) (9:01)
- You (Live) (5:27)
Charts
| Year | Peak Chart positions | ||
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| US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | |
| 1994 | 18 | 7 | 4 |
References
- ^ Nussbaum, Beth R. Set to Ignite: Candlebox Playgirl (April 1994). Retrieved on 12-12-10.
- ^ Rekindled :: Candlebox's Kevin Martin talks to AAM All Access Magazine (July 24, 2008). Retrieved on 12-10-10.
- ^ Candlebox - Far Behind - Letterman YouTube.com. Retrieved on July 26, 2008.